Hungary Joins the ELF Throne Room
When the Fehérvár Enthroners were announced on May 13, 2022 as one of the new franchises for the 2023 European League of Football season, it felt like the map of European football had just unlocked a new chapter.
For the first time, Hungary would step onto the continental stage — and they were doing it with a crown on their helmets.
Teams for 2023 at this point
- Berlin Thunder (Berlin)
- Hamburg Sea Devils (Hamburg)
- Leipzig Kings (Leipzig)
- Panthers Wrocław (Wrocław)
- Frankfurt Galaxy (Frankfurt)
- Cologne Centurions (Köln)
- Barcelona Dragons (Reus/Spanien)
- Stuttgart Surge (Stuttgart)
- Rhein Fire (Duisburg)
- Raiders Tirol (Innsbruck)
- Vienna Vikings (Vienna)
- Istanbul Rams
- Milano Seamen
- Helvetic Guards
- Fehervar Enthroners
From National Pride to Continental Ambition
The Enthroners weren’t born overnight.
Based in Székesfehérvár, one of Hungary’s oldest and most historic cities, the team had already built a local dynasty long before anyone in the ELF came calling.
Championships in the Hungarian league, a strong youth system, and years of persistence had made them the heartbeat of Hungarian football. But ambition doesn’t like small ponds.
So when the opportunity came to join the ELF, they didn’t hesitate — they put the crown on, polished their armor, and walked straight into the fight.
A City Behind Its Team
What made Fehérvár’s story different was the support from their city.
This wasn’t just a franchise trying to find a home — Székesfehérvár welcomed them like heroes.
The city government backed the project, helping secure stadium access, infrastructure upgrades, and facilities that would meet ELF standards.
Their home, the First Field Stadium, received key improvements so the Enthroners could represent Hungary on a truly professional stage.
It wasn’t just a sports project — it was a civic mission.
Fehérvár wanted to show that Hungarian football could stand tall among Europe’s elite.
Crown, Courage, and Commitment
From the start, the Enthroners carried themselves differently.
They weren’t trying to mimic the German or Austrian models — they were building their own royal court.
The branding was regal, the tone proud, and the team culture deeply local.
Where others hired quick imports, Fehérvár doubled down on Hungarian talent, giving national players a chance to prove themselves under the brightest lights.
Their message was clear:
You don’t have to come from a football superpower to play like one.
A Royal Challenge
Their first ELF season wasn’t easy — new league, new tempo, new expectations.
But that wasn’t the point. The Enthroners weren’t there to dominate from day one. They were there to plant a flag, to represent a country, and to prove that even a smaller market can build something professional with passion and pride.
They became the league’s quiet reminder that growth isn’t just about cities — it’s about cultures.
Hungary on the Map
When the Fehérvár Enthroners took the field in 2023, they didn’t just carry a football — they carried a nation’s first step into something bigger.
Supported by their city, loved by their fans, and fueled by national pride, they embodied what the ELF always claimed to be about: Europe coming together under one game.
And in the heart of Hungary, under royal banners and roaring fans, the Enthroners made sure the crown stayed shining — no matter the score.
