The field is set: EFA confirms 7-team grid & double round robin schedule
MUNICH / PARIS / LONDON – February 6, 2026 – The European Football Alliance (EFA) today confirmed the final competitive field and schedule format for the inaugural 2026 season.
Following the addition of the Munich Ravens earlier this week, the league has locked its starting grid at seven premier franchises: Frankfurt Galaxy, Paris Musketeers, Madrid Bravos, Munich Ravens, Raiders Tirol, Nordic Storm, and Prague Lions.
To ensure the highest standard of competition, the EFA Board of Governors has approved a balanced Double Round Robin format for the 2026 campaign. Unlike legacy formats that rely on uneven conferences or inter-league play against weaker opponents, the EFA structure is simple and unforgiving.
The Format: “Best vs. Best, Twice”
• Total Football: Each team will play every other franchise twice—once at home, and once away.
• 12 Games, 14 Weeks: The schedule guarantees a 12-game regular season for all seven clubs.
• No Lopsided Matchups: By consolidating the continent’s elite organizations into a single table, the EFA ensures there are no easy games and no inflated records.
This schedule represents a grand tour for football players and coaches, testing them in every major European market. To win the EFA title, a team must prove itself in every hostile environment and defend its home turf against every top contender.
Next Steps
Individual team schedules, details regarding the playoff format, and the host venue for the 2026 Championship Game will be released in the coming days.
About the EFA
The European Football Alliance (EFA) is the premier professional American football league in Europe. Structured on the proven NFL model, the EFA utilizes a transparent governance structure where member franchises hold equity and board control, ensuring financial stability, competitive parity, and commercial growth.
