The Central European Football League (CEFL) is a beacon of high-end competition in the European American football landscape. Established in 2008, this prestigious league hosts two annual tournaments: the CEFL Championship and the CEFL Cup. These tournaments bring together top teams from across Europe, providing a platform for thrilling matchups and showcasing the continent's footballing talent.
The CEFL Championship, the primary event of the league, features champions and runners-up from various European nations. It is a knockout tournament where teams battle fiercely to claim the ultimate prize: CEFL Bowl Champions. With its inception dating back to 2006, the CEFL has evolved into a cornerstone of European American football, attracting widespread attention and admiration.
This season's CEFL Championship features a formidable line-up of teams, each representing their nation with pride and passion. From reigning champions La Courneuve Flash to seasoned contenders like the Thonon Black Panthers, Parma Panthers, and Danube Dragons, the competition promises high-octane action and unforgettable moments.
Among the teams vying for glory is the Manchester Titans, making history as the first British team to compete in the CEFL Championship. Their inclusion marks a significant milestone for British American football, showcasing the growing influence and competitiveness of the sport in the UK.
As the season progresses, all eyes are on the CEFL Championship, eagerly anticipating the crowning of a new champion and the continuation of a legacy that transcends borders and unites nations through the power of American football. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds, and witness history in the making in the heart of European football.
Teams involved in the 2024 CEFL Championship
La Courneuve Flash, CEFL Bowl XVII champions
Manchester Titans, British champions
Thonon Black Panthers, French champions
Parma Panthers, Italian champions
Danube Dragons, Austrian champions
Florence Guelfi, Italian vice-champions
Stockholm Mean Machines, Swedish champions
Calanda Broncos, Swiss champions
Thalheim Graz Giants, Austrian semifinalists
Kragujevac Wild Boars, Serbian champions
Belgrade SBB Vukovi, Serbian vice-champions
Copenhagen Towers, Danish champions
Schedule of 2024 CEFL Championship
1st Round – 20th April
Florence Guelfi vs Belgrade SBB Vukovi
Stockholm Mean Machines vs Manchester Titans
Calanda Broncos vs Copenhagen Towers
Thalheim Graz Giants vs Kragujevac Wild Boars
Quarter-finals – 11th May
La Courneuve Flash vs Stockholm Mean Machines or Manchester Titans
Thonon Black Panthers vs Thalheim Graz Giants or Kragujevac Wild Boars
Parma Panthers vs Calanda Broncos or Budapest Wolves
Vienna Danube Dragons vs Florence Guelfi or Belgrade SBB Vukovi
Semi-finals scheduled for 1st June
CEFL Bowl scheduled for 22nd June
Be sure to check back to Inside Britball later this week where we will bring you a preview of the Manchester Titans game against Stockholm Mean Machines.