Our View From the Sidelines
We’re Maria Elena and Roman, and for the last three years, the sidelines of the European League of Football (ELF) have basically been our second home. We’ve been there, shutters blazing, not just capturing the action but drinking in the atmosphere.
Being this close means we don’t just get a unique angle—we get an unfiltered perspective. And honestly? We’ve become massive fans of the league itself. We’re not just chasing the perfect tackle; we genuinely care about the story of the ELF, what’s cooking behind the scenes, and how the season unfolds.
That’s why we created this whole space. It’s our digital clubhouse dedicated to the European League of Football, seen entirely through our eyes. Yes, the image always takes center stage—the photography is the lens through which we view everything—but we’re here for the league’s narrative, too.
What's Next: The New Frontier
Now for the exciting part, a little peek behind the curtain: We’re getting ready to shift our focus a bit. Starting next season, we anticipate being right in the thick of the action with the European Football Alliance (EFA). We’re ready to dive headfirst into their journey and capture their athletic magic.
And hey, if the ELF happens to be running a parallel show—which, let’s be honest, we don’t really expect—you can bet your bottom dollar we’ll be popping by to snap some shots there, too. We’re sports photography junkies, and wherever the top-tier game is, that’s where you’ll find our cameras!
Keep watching this space for more electrifying stories, both on and off the field!
The Great European Football Split – Season 2026: Chaos, Control, and a Whole Lotta Touchdowns
So here we are. 2026. European American Football has officially entered its “Cold War” era.
The European League of Football (ELF), once the shiny new hope of gridiron glory across the continent, is now trying to keep its empire together — clipboard in one hand, spreadsheet in the other. The league still insists on running things “efficiently” (read: from the top down), keeping all money flows and decisions nice and centralized. Think: corporate PowerPoint meets touchdown dance.
And then — boom — the European Football Alliance (EFA) happened. The rebels. The franchise owners who decided they were tired of being told how to spend their own money, who to sign, and how to breathe on the sidelines. They looked at the ELF’s “central management” model and said: “Thanks, but we’d rather run our own league — like, you know, the NFL does.”
The EFA flips the script: the franchises actually own the league together. More freedom, more transparency, more say — and probably more heated Zoom calls. It’s a system built on cooperation instead of control… or at least, that’s the plan. Let’s check back mid-season to see if everyone’s still talking.
Meanwhile, the ELF — now noticeably thinner — marches on with what’s left of its roster: the Raiders Tirol, Munich Ravens, Hamburg Sea Devils, Cologne Centurions, and the Helvetic Mercenaries. The league calls it “strategic consolidation.” Fans call it “half a league and twice the drama.”
And yes, the Milano Seamen have made it crystal clear: if they return to the field, it won’t be under the ELF flag. They’re sailing straight toward the EFA, thank you very much.
The EFA, for its part, is already looking like the cool new kid on the block — complete with some of Europe’s most successful franchises and the promise of real, shared ownership. Imagine the ELF as a shiny megacorp… and the EFA as a startup run by ex-employees who know exactly where the boss keeps the good coffee.
It’s not just a split. It’s a football divorce, and both sides already started dating again.
So buckle up, Europe — the 2026 season is about to give us two storylines, twice the hype, and probably three times the chaos.
And honestly? We love every bit of it.
ELF - European League of Football
Homegrown Territories 2025
- Wrocław Panthers: Polen, Ukraine, Litauen, Lettland, Estland
- Prague Lions: Tschechien, Slowakei
- Fehérvár Enthroners: Ungarn, Rumänien, Serbien
- Nordic Storm: Dänemark, Schweden
- Vienna Vikings: Österreich, Ostnorditalien
- Raiders Tirol: Österreich, Ostnorditalien
- Helvetic Mercenaries: Schweiz, Westnorditalien
- Madrid Bravos: Spanien
- Paris Musketeers: Frankreich
- Berlin Thunder: Deutschland
- Cologne Centurions: Deutschland
- Frankfurt Galaxy: Deutschland
- Hamburg Sea Devils: Deutschland
- Munich Ravens: Deutschland
- Rhein Fire: Deutschland
- Stuttgart Surge: Deutschland