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ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Established: 1987
Ceased: 2019
League History: 1987-2008; 2010-2019
Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Commissioner: Randall Boe
Founder: Jim Foster
Conferences: American Conference, National Conference
League Championship: ArenaBowl
Most Championships: Arizona Rattlers, Tampa Bay Storm (5)
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
ALABAMA VIPERS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2010 (moved and reincarnated as Georgia Force)
City: Huntsville, Alabama
Arena: Von Braun Center
Team History: Tennessee Valley Vipers (2000-2004); Tennessee Valley Raptors (2005); Tennessee Valley Vipers (2006-2009); Alabama Vipers (2010)
League: af2 (2000-2004); UIF (2005); af2 (2006-2009); AFL (2010)
Conference: American (2010)
Division: South (2010)
Team Colors: Green, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: UIF (1) 2005; af2 (7): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009
Division Titles: af2 (5): 2001 (South Central); 2002, 2003 (Southern); 2004 (Mid-South); 2008 (South)
Conference Championships: af2 (2): 2000 (Semi-Final); 2008 (National)
League Championships: af2 (1): 2008
ALBANY EMPIRE
Established: 2017
Folded: 2019
City: Albany, New York
Arena: Times Union Center
Team History: Albany Empire (2018-2019)
League: AFL (2018-2019)
Conference: League (2018-2019)
Team Colors: Fiery Red-Orange, Dark Navy Blue, Gray
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2018, 2019
Division Titles: AFL (2): 2018, 2019 (League)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2019 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2019
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
ANAHEIM PIRANHAS
Established: 1994
Folded: 1997
City: Anaheim, California
Arena: Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
Team History: Las Vegas Sting (1994-1995); Anaheim Piranhas (1996-1997)
League: AFL (1994-1997)
Conference: American (1994-1997)
Division: Western (1995-1997)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Light Green, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1994; 1996
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Established: 1992
Left League: 2016
Current Status: Members of Indoor Football League (2017-present)
City: Phoenix, Arizona
Arena: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Team History: Arizona Rattlers (1992-2008; 2010-2016)
League: AFL (1992-2008; 2010-2016)
Conference: Western Division (1992); American (1993-2008); National (2010-2016)
Division: Western (1992; 1995-2008); West (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Black, Copper, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (21): 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: AFL (11): 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004 (Western); 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (West); 2016 (National Conference)
Conference Championships: AFL (8): 1994, 1997, 2003 (Semi-Final*); 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 (National)
League Championships: AFL (5) 1994, 1997, 2012, 2013, 2014
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
ATLANTIC CITY BLACKJACKS
Established: 2019
Folded: 2019
City: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Arena: Boardwalk Hall
Team History: Atlantic City Blackjacks (2019)
League: AFL (2019)
Conference: League (2019)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Gold, Silver
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
AUSTIN WRANGLERS
Established: 2004
Left League: 2007
Current Status: Folded in 2008 as members of the arenafootball2 league
City: Austin, Texas
Arena: Frank Erwin Center
Team History: Austin Wranglers (2004-2007)
League: AFL (2004-2007)
Conference: National (2004-2007)
Division: Southern (2004-2007)
Team Colors: Navy, Red, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2006
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
BALTIMORE BRIGADE
Established: 2016
Folded: 2019
City: Baltimore, Maryland
Arena: Royal Farms Arena
Team History: Baltimore Brigade (2017-2019)
League: AFL (2017-2019)
Conference: League (2017-2019)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Silver, Light Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 2017, 2018, 2019
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2018 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT BATTLE WINGS
Established: 2001
Folded: 2010 (moved and reincarnated as New Orleans VooDoo)
City: Bossier City, Louisiana
Arena: CenturyTel Center
Team History: Bossier City Battle Wings (2001-2003); Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings (2004-2010)
League: af2 (2001-2009); AFL (2010)
Conference: American (2010)
Division: Southwest (2010)
Team Colors: Black, Silver, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (3): 2007, 2008, 2009
Division Titles: af2 (2): 2008, 2009 (Southwest)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CAROLINA COBRAS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2004
City: Raleigh, North Carolina (2000-2002); Charlotte, North Carolina (2003-2004)
Arena: Charlotte Coliseum
Team History: Carolina Cobras (2000-2004)
League: AFL (2000-2004)
Conference: National (2000-2004)
Division: Southern (2000); Eastern (2001); Southern (2002-2003); Eastern (2004)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Old Gold
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2001, 2002
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CHARLOTTE RAGE
Established: 1992
Folded: 1996
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Arena: Charlotte Coliseum
Team History: Charlotte Rage (1992-1996)
League: AFL (1992-1996)
Conference: National (1992-1996)
Division: Southern (1992); Eastern (1995-1996)
Team Colors: Burgundy, Teal, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1993, 1994
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CHICAGO BRUISERS
Established: 1987
Folded: 1989
City: Rosemont, Illinois
Arena: Rosemont Horizon
Team History: Chicago Bruisers (1987-1989)
League: AFL (1987-1989)
Conference: League (1987-1989)
Team Colors: Black, Light Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1988, 1989
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1988 (1st Place)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 1988 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
CHICAGO RUSH
Established: 2001
Folded: 2013
City: Rosemont, Illinois
Arena: Allstate Arena (2001-2008; 2010-2013); BMO Harris Bank Center (2013)
Team History: Chicago Rush (2001-2008; 2010-2013)
League: AFL (2001-2008; 2010-2013)
Conference: American (2001-2008); National (2010-2013)
Division: Central (2001-2008); Midwest (2010); Central (2011-2013)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Red, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (11): 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Division Titles: AFL (6): 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013 (Central)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2006 (American)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2006
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
CINCINNATI ROCKERS
Established: 1992
Folded: 1993
City: Cincinnati, Ohio
Arena: Riverfront Coliseum
Team History: Cincinnati Rockers (1992-1993)
League: AFL (1992-1993)
Conference: Northern Division (1992); American (1993)
Division: Northern (1992)
Team Colors: Cal Poly Green, Yellow, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1992
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
Established: 1997
Folded: 2019*
City: Cleveland, Ohio
Arena: Quicken Loans Arena
Team History: New Jersey Red Dogs (1997-2000); New Jersey Gladiators (2001-2002); Las Vegas Gladiators (2003-2007); Cleveland Gladiators (2008; 2010-2017)
League: AFL (1997-2008; 2010-2017)
Conference: National (1997-2003); American (2004-2007); National (2008; 2010); American (2011-2015); National (2016); League (2017)
Division: Eastern (1997-2003); Western (2004-2007); Eastern (2008); Midwest (2010); East (2011-2015)
Team Colors: Red, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (10): 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Division Titles: AFL (3): 2002 (Eastern); 2011, 2014 (East)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2014 (American)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*The team announced they would sit out the 2018 and 2019 seasons due to renovations at Quicken Loans Arena. The Gladiators ultimately did not return as the AFL folded after the 2019 season
CLEVELAND THUNDERBOLTS
Established: 1991
Folded: 1994
City: Cleveland, Ohio
Arena: Richfield Coliseum
Team History: Columbus Thunderbolts (1991); Cleveland Thunderbolts (1992-1994)
League: AFL (1991-1994)
Conference: League (1991); Northern Division (1992); American (1993-1994)
Division: Northern (1992)
Team Colors: Black, Purple, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1992
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
COLORADO CRUSH
Established: 2002
Folded: 2009
City: Denver, Colorado
Arena: Pepsi Center
Team History: Colorado Crush (2003-2009)
League: AFL (2003-2008)
Conference: American (2003-2008)
Division: Western (2003); Central (2004-2008)
Team Colors: Navy, Burnt Orange, Beige
Playoff Appearances: AFL (4): 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
Division Titles: AFL (2): 2005, 2006 (Central)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2005 (American)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2005
COLUMBUS DESTROYERS
Established: 1999
Folded: 2019
City: Columbus, Ohio
Arena: Nationwide Arena
History: Buffalo Destroyers (1999-2003); Columbus Destroyers (2004-2008; 2019)
League: AFL (1999-2008; 2019)
Conference: National (1999-2008); League (2019)
Division: Eastern (1999-2008)
Team Colors: Black, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 2000, 2002, 2007
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2007 (National)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
CONNECTICUT COYOTES
Established: 1995
Folded: 1996
City: Hartford, Connecticut
Arena: Hartford Civic Center
Team History: Connecticut Coyotes (1995-1996)
League: AFL (1995-1996)
Conference: National (1995-1996)
Division: Eastern (1995-1996)
Team Colors: Navy, Orange
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
DALLAS DESPERADOS
Established: 2002
Folded: 2009
City: Dallas, Texas
Arena: American Airlines Center
Team History: Dallas Desperados (2002-2009)
League: AFL (2002-2009)
Conference: American (2002-2003); National (2004-2008)
Division: Western (2002); Central (2003); Eastern (2004-2008)
Team Colors: Blue, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5) 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008
Division Titles: AFL (3): 2003 (Central); 2006, 2007 (Eastern)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
DALLAS TEXANS
Established: 1990
Folded: 1993
City: Dallas, Texas
Arena: Reunion Arena
Team History: Dallas Texans (1990-1993)
League: AFL (1990-1993)
Conference: League (1990-1991); Western Division (1992); American (1993)
Division: Western (1992)
Team Colors: Brick, Navy, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 1990, 1992, 1993
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1992 (Western)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 1990 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
DALLAS VIGILANTES
Established: 2010
Folded: 2012
City: Dallas, Texas
Arena: American Airlines Center
Team History: Dallas Vigilantes (2010-2011)
League: AFL (2010-2011)
Conference: American (2010); National (2011)
Division: Southwest (2010); Central (2011)
Team Colors: Black, Cardinal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2011
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Facebook, Twitter
DENVER DYNAMITE
Established: 1987
Folded: 1991
City: Austin, Texas
Arena: McNichols Sports Arena
Team History: Denver Dynamite (1987; 1989-1991)
League: AFL (1987; 1989-1991)
Conference: League (1987; 1989-1991)
Team Colors: Blue, Yellow, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (4): 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None*
League Championships: AFL (1): 1987
*In 1987, there were only 4 teams in the AFL. Denver (4-2) and Pittsburgh Gladiators (4-2) were the top 2 teams and automatically earned a berth in ArenaBowl I.
DETROIT FURY
Established: 2001
Folded: 2004
City: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills
Team History: Detroit Fury (2001-2004)
League: AFL (2001-2004)
Conference: American (2001-2002); National (2003); American (2004)
Division: Central (2001-2002); Eastern (2003); Central (2004)
Team Colors: Black, Purple, Silver, and Burgundy
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2001, 2003
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
FLORIDA BOBCATS
Established: 1992
Folded: 2001
City: West Palm Beach, Florida
Arena: National Car Rental Center
Team History: Sacramento Attack (1992); Miami Hooters (1993-1995); Florida Bobcats (1996-2001)
League: AFL (1992-2001)
Conference: Western Division (1992); National (1993-2001)
Division: Western (1992); Southern (1995-2001)
Team Colors: Black, Teal, Silver
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1992, 1993
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
FORT WORTH CAVALRY
Established: 1994
Folded: 1994
City: Fort Worth, Texas
Arena: Fort Worth, Texas
Team History: Fort Worth Cavalry (1994)
League: AFL (1994)
Conference: National (1994)
Team Colors: Cavalry Blue, Gold
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
GEORGIA FORCE
Established: 2002
Folded: 2012
City: Duluth, Georgia
Arena: The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Team History: Georgia Force (2002-2008; 2011-2012)
League: AFL (2002-2008; 2011-2012)
Conference: National (2002-2008); American (2011-2012)
Division: Southern (2002-2008); South (2011-2012)
Team Colors: Blue, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (7) 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
Division Titles: AFL (3): 2005, 2007, 2008 (Southern)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2005 (National)
League Championships: None
Websites: Twitter
GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE
Established: 1998
Folded: 2010
City: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Arena: Van Andel Arena
Team History: Grand Rapids Rampage (1998-2009)
League: AFL (1998-2009)
Conference: American (1998-2008)
Division: Central (1998-2008)
Team Colors: Scarlet Red, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (6): 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2001 (Central)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2001 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2001
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
HOUSTON THUNDERBEARS
Established: 1996
Folded: 2001
City: Houston, Texas
Arena: Compaq Center
Team History: Texas Terror (1996-1997); Houston Thunderbears (1998-2001)
League: AFL (1996-2001)
Conference: National (1996); American (1997-2001)
Division: Southern (1996); Central (1997-2000); Western (2001)
Team Colors: Navy, Orange, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1998
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1998 (Central)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
INDIANA FIREBIRDS
Established: 1990
Folded: 2004
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Arena: Conseco Fieldhouse
Team History: Albany Firebirds (1990-2000)*; Indiana Firebirds (2001-2004)
League: AFL (1990-2004)
Conference: League (1990-1991); Northern Division (1992); National (1993); American (1994); National (1995-2000); American (2001-2004)
Division: Northern (1992); Eastern (1995-2000); Central (2001-2004)
Team Colors: Black, Royal Blue, Red, Burnt Orange, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (11): 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Division Titles: AFL (6): 1994 (National), 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 (Eastern)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 1999 (Semi-Final**)
League Championships: AFL (1): 1999
* Despite having the Name and Logos of the Albany Firebirds of the af2, this version of the Firebirds does not share that franchise's history.
** Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Established: 1995
Left League: 2014
Current Status: Members of Indoor Football League (2015-present)
City: Des Moines, Iowa
Arena: Wells Fargo Arena
Team History: Iowa Barnstormers (1995-2000; 2001; 2008-2014)
League: AFL (1995-2000); af2 (2001; 2008-2009); AFL (2010-2014)
Conference: American (1995-2000); National (2010-2013); American (2014)
Division: Central (1995-2000); Midwest (2010); Central (2011-2013); East (2014)
Team Colors: Black, Gold, Red, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5): 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000; af2 (1): 2009
Division Titles: AFL (4): 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 (Central); af2 (1): 2009 (Midwest)
Conference Championships: AFL (2): 1996, 1997 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
Established: 2010
Left League: 2016
Current Status: Members of Indoor Football League (2024-present)
City: Jacksonville, Florida
Arena: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Team History: Jacksonville Sharks (2010-2016)
League: AFL (2010-2016)
Conference: American (2010-2016)
Division: South (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Blood Red, Midnight Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (6): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: AFL (4): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (South)
Conference Championships: AFL (2): 2011, 2015 (American)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2011
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
KANSAS CITY COMMAND
Established: 2006
Folded: 2012
City: Kansas City, Missouri
Arena: Sprint Center
Team History: Kansas City Brigade (2006-2008); Kansas City Command (2011-2012)
League: AFL (2006-2008; 2011-2012)
Conference: National (2006); American (2007-2008); National (2011-2012)
Division: Southern (2006); Central (2007-2008; 2011-2012)
Team Colors: Powder Blue, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2007
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Twitter
LAS VEGAS OUTLAWS
Established: 2014
Folded: 2015
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Arena: Thomas & Mack Center
Team History: Las Vegas Outlaws (2015)
League: AFL (2015)
Conference: National (2015)
Division: West (2015)
Team Colors: Black, Vegas Gold
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*Not associated with the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL
LOS ANGELES KISS
Established: 2013
Folded: 2016
City: Anaheim, California
Arena: Honda Center
Team History: Los Angeles KISS (2014-2016)
League: AFL (2014-2016)
Conference: National (2014-2016)
Division: West (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Black, Flame, Gold, Chrome, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1); 2016
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
LOS ANGELES AVENGERS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2009
City: Los Angeles, California
Arena: Staples Center
Team History: Los Angeles Avengers (2000-2008)
League: AFL (2000-2008)
Conference: American (2000-2008)
Division: Western (2000-2008)
Team Colors: Red, Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5): 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2005 (Western)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
LOS ANGELES COBRAS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1988
City: Los Angeles, California
Arena: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Team History: Los Angeles Cobras (1988)
League: AFL (1988)
Conference: League (1988)
Team Colors: Navy, Goldenrod, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1988
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
MASSACHUSETTS MARAUDERS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1994
City: Worcester, Massachusetts
Arena: Worcester, Massachusetts
Team History: Detroit Drive (1988-1993); Massachusetts Marauders (1994)
League: AFL (1988-1994)
Conference: League (1988-1991); Northern Division (1992); American (1993-1994)
Division: Northern (1992)
Team Colors: Maroon, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (7): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Division Titles: AFL (5): 1989, 1990, 1991 (1st Place), 1992 (Northern), 1993 (American)
Conference Championships: AFL (6): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: AFL (4): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
MIAMI VISE
Established: 1987
Folded: 1987*
City: None
Arena: None
Team History: Miami Vise (1987)
League: AFL (1987*)
Conference: None
Team Colors: Black, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
*The Miami Vise were created by AFL founder Jim Foster for the purposes of playing in the "test game" on February 26, 1987 vs the Chicago Bruisers. The Vise defeated the Bruisers 33-30. The Vise never played in Miami and were created in Rosemont, Illinois
MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS
Established: 1994
Folded: 2001
City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Arena: Bradley Center
Team History: Milwaukee Mustangs (1994-2001)
League: AFL (1994-2001)
Conference: American (1994-2001)
Division: Central (1995-2001)
Team Colors: Deep Purple, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (4): 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS
Established: 2009
Folded: 2012 (team assets purchased and moved to Portland, Oregon in 2013)
City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Arena: Bradley Center
Team History: Milwaukee Iron (2009-2010); Milwaukee Mustangs (2011-2012)*
League: af2 (2009); AFL (2010-2012)
Conference: National (2010); American (2011-2012)
Division: Midwest (2010); East (2011-2012)
Team Colors: Black, Orange, Chrome
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2010
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2010 (Midwest)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
*Not associated with the Milwaukee Mustangs from 1994-2001
MINNESOTA FIGHTING PIKE
Established: 1996
Folded: 1996
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Arena: Target Center
Team History: Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996)
League: AFL (1996)
Conference: American (1996)
Division: Western (1996)
Team Colors: Green, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
NASHVILLE KATS
Established: 1997
Folded: 2007
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Arena: Gaylord Entertainment Center
Team History: Nashville Kats (1997-2001; 2005-2007)
League: AFL (1997-2001; 2005-2007)
Conference: National (1997-2001); American (2005-2007)
Division: Eastern (1997); Southern (1998-2001); Central (2005-2007)
Team Colors: Sky Blue, Navy, White, Red
Playoff Appearances: AFL (6): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006
Division Titles: AFL (2): 1997 (Eastern), 2001 (Southern)
Conference Championships: AFL (2): 2000, 2001 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
NEW ENGLAND STEAMROLLERS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1988
City: Providence, Rhode Island
Arena: Providence Civic Center
Team History: New England Steamrollers (1988)
League: AFL (1988)
Conference: League (1988)
Team Colors: Black, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
NEW ORLEANS NIGHT
Established: 1991
Folded: 1992
City: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Frank Erwin Center
Team History: New Orleans Night (1991-1992)
League: AFL (1991-1992)
Conference: League (1991); Southern Division (1992)
Division: Southern (1992)
Team Colors: Midnight Blue, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO
Established: 2003
Folded: 2015
City: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Smoothie King Center
Team History: New Orleans VooDoo (2004-2005; 2007-2008; 2011-2015)
League: AFL (2004-2005; 2007-2008; 2011-2015)
Conference: National (2004-2005; 2007-2008); American (2011-2015)
Division: Southern (2004-2005; 2007-2008); South (2011-2014); East (2015)
Team Colors: Purple, Red, Black, Tan, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2004, 2012
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2004 (Southern)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
NEW YORK DRAGONS
Established: 2001 (Moved from Iowa)
Folded: 2009
City: Uniondale, New York
Arena: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Team History: Iowa Barnstormers (1995-2000); New York Dragons (2001-2009)
League: AFL (2001-2008)
Conference: National (2001-2008)
Division: Eastern (2001-2008)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5): 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
Division Titles: AFL (4): 2001, 2003, 2004*, 2005 (Eastern)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
* The Dragons won the Eastern Division, but did not make the playoffs as only the top 8 teams qualified in 2004
NEW YORK KNIGHTS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1988
City: New York City, New York
Arena: Madison Square Garden
Team History: New York Knights (1988)
League: AFL (1988)
Conference: League (1988)
Team Colors: Navy, Red, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
PORTLAND STEEL
Established: 2013
Folded: 2016
City: Portland, Oregon
Arena: Moda Center
Team History: Portland Thunder (2014-2016); Portland Steel (2016)
League: AFL (2014-2016)
Conference: National (2014-2016)
Division: Pacific (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Silver
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 2014, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
OKLAHOMA WRANGLERS
Established: 1995
Folded: 2001
City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Arena: Myriad Convention Center
Team History: Memphis Pharaohs (1995-1996); Portland Forest Dragons (1997-1999); Oklahoma Wranglers (2000-2001)
League: AFL (1995-2001)
Conference: American (1995-2001)
Division: Central (1995-1997); Western (1998-2001)
Team Colors: Maroon, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1995, 2000
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
OKLAHOMA CITY YARD DAWGZ
Established: 2004
Folded: 2010
City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Arena: Cox Convention Center
Team History: Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2004-2010)
League: af2 (2004-2009); AFL (2010)
Conference: American (2010)
Division: Southwest (2010)
Team Colors: Black, Brick, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (5): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
ORLANDO PREDATORS
Established: 1991
Folded: 2016
City: Orlando, Florida
Arena: Amway Center
Team History: Orlando Predators (1991-2008; 2010-2016)
League: AFL (1991-2008, 2010-2016)
Conference: League (1991); Southern Division (1992); National (1993-2008); American (2010-2016)
Division: Southern (1992; 1995-2008); South (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (23): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: AFL (9): 1992 (South); 1993, 1994 (National); 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 (Southern); 2014, 2015 (South)
Conference Championships: AFL (7): 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000 (Semi-Final*); 2006 (National)
League Championships: AFL (2): 1998, 2000
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
Established: 2004
Folded: 2019
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arena: Wells Fargo Center
Team History: Philadelphia Soul (2004-2008; 2011-2019)
League: AFL (2004-2008; 2011-2019)
Conference: National (2004-2008); American (2011-2016); League (2017-2019)
Division: Eastern (2004-2008); East (2011-2015)
Team Colors: Light Blue, Gray, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: AFL (11): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Division Titles: AFL (6): 2008 (Eastern); 2012, 2013, 2015 (East); 2016 (American Conference); 2017 (League)
Conference Championships: AFL (5): 2008 (National); 2012, 2013, 2016 (American); 2017, 2019 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (3): 2008, 2016, 2017
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PITTSBURGH POWER
Established: 2010
Folded: 2014
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Arena: Consol Energy Center
Team History: Pittsburgh Power (2011-2014)
League: AFL (2011-2014)
Conference: American (2011-2014)
Division: East (2011-2014)
Team Colors: Black, Gold
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2014
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
SAN ANTONIO FORCE
Established: 1992
Folded: 1992
City: San Antonio, Texas
Arena: HemisFair Arena
Team History: San Antonio Force (1992)
League: AFL (1992)
Conference: Western Division (1992)
Division: Eastern (1992)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Silver
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
SAN ANTONIO TALONS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2014
City: San Antonio, Texas
Arena: Alamodome
Team History: Tulsa Talons (2000-2011); San Antonio Talons (2012-2014)
League: af2 (2000-2009); AFL (2010-2014)
Conference: American (2010); National (2011-2014)
Division: Southwest (2010); Central (2011-2013); West (2014)
Team Colors: Black, Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (9): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; AFL (2): 2010, 2012
Division Titles: af2 (8): 2002 (Central), 2003 (Southern), 2004 (Southwestern), 2005 (Western), 2006 (Midwestern), 2007, 2008, 2009 (Central); AFL (2): 2010 (Southwest), 2012 (Central)
Conference Championships: af2 (2): 2003, 2007 (National)
League Championships: af2 (2): 2003, 2007
Websites: Facebook, Twitter
SAN JOSE SABERCATS
Established: 1995
Folded: 2015
Arena: SAP Center at San Jose
Team History: San Jose SaberCats (1995-2008; 2011-2015)
League: AFL (1995-2008; 2011-2015)
Conference: American (1995-2008); National (2011-2015)
Division: Western (1999-2008); West (2011-2013); Pacific (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Saber Gold, Coral Green, Platinum, Black, Navajo White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (16): 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Division Titles: AFL (10): 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 (Western); 2014, 2015 (Pacific)
Conference Championships: AFL (5): 2002, 2004 (Semi-Final*); 2007, 2008 (American); 2015 (National)
League Championships: AFL (4): 2002, 2004, 2007, 2015
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
SPOKANE SHOCK
Established: 2005
Left League: 2015
Current Status: Folded in 2022 as members of Indoor Football League
City: Spokane, Washington
Arena: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Team History: Spokane Shock (2006-2015)
League: af2 (2006-2009); AFL (2010-2015)
Conference: National (2010-2015)
Division: West (2010-2013); Pacific (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Blue, Orange, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (4): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; AFL (5): 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
Division Titles: af2 (4): 2006 (Western), 2007, 2008, 2009 (West) ; AFL (1): 2010 (West)
Conference Championships: af2 (3): 2006, 2008, 2009 (National); AFL (1): 2010 (National)
League Championships: af2 (2): 2006, 2009; AFL (1): 2010
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter
ST. LOUIS STAMPEDE
Established: 1995
Folded: 1996
City: St. Louis, Missouri
Arena: Kiel Center
Team History: St. Louis Stampede (1995-1996)
League: AFL (1995-1996)
Conference: American (1995-1996)
Division: Central (1995-1996)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Orange, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1995, 1996
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1995 (Central)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
TAMPA BAY STORM
Established: 1987
Folded: 2017
City: Tampa, Florida
Arena: Amalie Arena
Team History: Pittsburgh Gladiators (1987-1990); Tampa Bay Storm (1991-2008; 2010-2017)
League: AFL (1987-2008; 2010-2017)
Conference: League (1987-1991); Southern Division (1992); National (1993-2008); American (2010-2016); League (2017)
Division: Southern (1992; 1995-2008); South (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (24): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017
Division Titles: AFL (5): 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003 (Southern)
Conference Championships: AFL (9): 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2003 (Semi-Final*); 2010 (American); 2017 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (5): 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
TORONTO PHANTOMS
Established: 1997
Folded: 2002
City: Toronto, Ontario
Arena: Air Canada Centre
Team History: New York CityHawks (1997-1998); New England SeaWolves (1999-2000); Toronto Phantoms (2001-2002)
League: AFL (1997-2002)
Conference: National (1997-2002)
Division: Eastern (1997-2002)
Team Colors: Black, Light Blue, Red, Grey, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2000, 2001
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
UTAH BLAZE
Established: 2006
Folded: 2013
City: Salt Lake City, Utah
Arena: EnergySolutions Arena
Team History: Utah Blaze (2006-2008); Utah Valley Thunder (2009); Utah Blaze (2010-2013)
League: AFL (2006-2008); AIFA (2009); AFL (2010-2013)
Conference: American (2006-2008); National (2010-2013)
Division: Western (2006-2008); West (2010-2013)
Team Colors: Black, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: AIFA (1): 2009; AFL (4): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
WASHINGTON COMMANDOS
Established: 1987
Folded: 1990
City: Fairfax, Virginia
Arena: Patriot Center
Team History: Washington Commandos (1987), Maryland Commandos (1989); Washington Commandos (1990)
League: AFL (1987; 1989-1990)
Conference: League (1987; 1989-1990)
Team Colors: Red, Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
WASHINGTON VALOR
Established: 2016
Folded: 2019
City: Washington, D.C
Arena: Capital One Arena
Team History: Washington Valor (2017-2019)
League: AFL (2017-2019)
Conference: League (2017-2019)
Team Colors: Valor Red, Valor Blue, Valor White, Silver
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2018, 2019
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2018 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2018
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
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Established: 1987
Ceased: 2019
League History: 1987-2008; 2010-2019
Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Commissioner: Randall Boe
Founder: Jim Foster
Conferences: American Conference, National Conference
League Championship: ArenaBowl
Most Championships: Arizona Rattlers, Tampa Bay Storm (5)
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
ALABAMA VIPERS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2010 (moved and reincarnated as Georgia Force)
City: Huntsville, Alabama
Arena: Von Braun Center
Team History: Tennessee Valley Vipers (2000-2004); Tennessee Valley Raptors (2005); Tennessee Valley Vipers (2006-2009); Alabama Vipers (2010)
League: af2 (2000-2004); UIF (2005); af2 (2006-2009); AFL (2010)
Conference: American (2010)
Division: South (2010)
Team Colors: Green, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: UIF (1) 2005; af2 (7): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009
Division Titles: af2 (5): 2001 (South Central); 2002, 2003 (Southern); 2004 (Mid-South); 2008 (South)
Conference Championships: af2 (2): 2000 (Semi-Final); 2008 (National)
League Championships: af2 (1): 2008
ALBANY EMPIRE
Established: 2017
Folded: 2019
City: Albany, New York
Arena: Times Union Center
Team History: Albany Empire (2018-2019)
League: AFL (2018-2019)
Conference: League (2018-2019)
Team Colors: Fiery Red-Orange, Dark Navy Blue, Gray
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2018, 2019
Division Titles: AFL (2): 2018, 2019 (League)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2019 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2019
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
ANAHEIM PIRANHAS
Established: 1994
Folded: 1997
City: Anaheim, California
Arena: Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
Team History: Las Vegas Sting (1994-1995); Anaheim Piranhas (1996-1997)
League: AFL (1994-1997)
Conference: American (1994-1997)
Division: Western (1995-1997)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Light Green, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1994; 1996
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Established: 1992
Left League: 2016
Current Status: Members of Indoor Football League (2017-present)
City: Phoenix, Arizona
Arena: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Team History: Arizona Rattlers (1992-2008; 2010-2016)
League: AFL (1992-2008; 2010-2016)
Conference: Western Division (1992); American (1993-2008); National (2010-2016)
Division: Western (1992; 1995-2008); West (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Black, Copper, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (21): 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: AFL (11): 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004 (Western); 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (West); 2016 (National Conference)
Conference Championships: AFL (8): 1994, 1997, 2003 (Semi-Final*); 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 (National)
League Championships: AFL (5) 1994, 1997, 2012, 2013, 2014
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
ATLANTIC CITY BLACKJACKS
Established: 2019
Folded: 2019
City: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Arena: Boardwalk Hall
Team History: Atlantic City Blackjacks (2019)
League: AFL (2019)
Conference: League (2019)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Gold, Silver
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
AUSTIN WRANGLERS
Established: 2004
Left League: 2007
Current Status: Folded in 2008 as members of the arenafootball2 league
City: Austin, Texas
Arena: Frank Erwin Center
Team History: Austin Wranglers (2004-2007)
League: AFL (2004-2007)
Conference: National (2004-2007)
Division: Southern (2004-2007)
Team Colors: Navy, Red, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2006
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
BALTIMORE BRIGADE
Established: 2016
Folded: 2019
City: Baltimore, Maryland
Arena: Royal Farms Arena
Team History: Baltimore Brigade (2017-2019)
League: AFL (2017-2019)
Conference: League (2017-2019)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Silver, Light Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 2017, 2018, 2019
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2018 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT BATTLE WINGS
Established: 2001
Folded: 2010 (moved and reincarnated as New Orleans VooDoo)
City: Bossier City, Louisiana
Arena: CenturyTel Center
Team History: Bossier City Battle Wings (2001-2003); Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings (2004-2010)
League: af2 (2001-2009); AFL (2010)
Conference: American (2010)
Division: Southwest (2010)
Team Colors: Black, Silver, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (3): 2007, 2008, 2009
Division Titles: af2 (2): 2008, 2009 (Southwest)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CAROLINA COBRAS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2004
City: Raleigh, North Carolina (2000-2002); Charlotte, North Carolina (2003-2004)
Arena: Charlotte Coliseum
Team History: Carolina Cobras (2000-2004)
League: AFL (2000-2004)
Conference: National (2000-2004)
Division: Southern (2000); Eastern (2001); Southern (2002-2003); Eastern (2004)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Old Gold
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2001, 2002
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CHARLOTTE RAGE
Established: 1992
Folded: 1996
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Arena: Charlotte Coliseum
Team History: Charlotte Rage (1992-1996)
League: AFL (1992-1996)
Conference: National (1992-1996)
Division: Southern (1992); Eastern (1995-1996)
Team Colors: Burgundy, Teal, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1993, 1994
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CHICAGO BRUISERS
Established: 1987
Folded: 1989
City: Rosemont, Illinois
Arena: Rosemont Horizon
Team History: Chicago Bruisers (1987-1989)
League: AFL (1987-1989)
Conference: League (1987-1989)
Team Colors: Black, Light Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1988, 1989
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1988 (1st Place)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 1988 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
CHICAGO RUSH
Established: 2001
Folded: 2013
City: Rosemont, Illinois
Arena: Allstate Arena (2001-2008; 2010-2013); BMO Harris Bank Center (2013)
Team History: Chicago Rush (2001-2008; 2010-2013)
League: AFL (2001-2008; 2010-2013)
Conference: American (2001-2008); National (2010-2013)
Division: Central (2001-2008); Midwest (2010); Central (2011-2013)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Red, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (11): 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Division Titles: AFL (6): 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013 (Central)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2006 (American)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2006
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
CINCINNATI ROCKERS
Established: 1992
Folded: 1993
City: Cincinnati, Ohio
Arena: Riverfront Coliseum
Team History: Cincinnati Rockers (1992-1993)
League: AFL (1992-1993)
Conference: Northern Division (1992); American (1993)
Division: Northern (1992)
Team Colors: Cal Poly Green, Yellow, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1992
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
Established: 1997
Folded: 2019*
City: Cleveland, Ohio
Arena: Quicken Loans Arena
Team History: New Jersey Red Dogs (1997-2000); New Jersey Gladiators (2001-2002); Las Vegas Gladiators (2003-2007); Cleveland Gladiators (2008; 2010-2017)
League: AFL (1997-2008; 2010-2017)
Conference: National (1997-2003); American (2004-2007); National (2008; 2010); American (2011-2015); National (2016); League (2017)
Division: Eastern (1997-2003); Western (2004-2007); Eastern (2008); Midwest (2010); East (2011-2015)
Team Colors: Red, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (10): 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Division Titles: AFL (3): 2002 (Eastern); 2011, 2014 (East)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2014 (American)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*The team announced they would sit out the 2018 and 2019 seasons due to renovations at Quicken Loans Arena. The Gladiators ultimately did not return as the AFL folded after the 2019 season
CLEVELAND THUNDERBOLTS
Established: 1991
Folded: 1994
City: Cleveland, Ohio
Arena: Richfield Coliseum
Team History: Columbus Thunderbolts (1991); Cleveland Thunderbolts (1992-1994)
League: AFL (1991-1994)
Conference: League (1991); Northern Division (1992); American (1993-1994)
Division: Northern (1992)
Team Colors: Black, Purple, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1992
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
COLORADO CRUSH
Established: 2002
Folded: 2009
City: Denver, Colorado
Arena: Pepsi Center
Team History: Colorado Crush (2003-2009)
League: AFL (2003-2008)
Conference: American (2003-2008)
Division: Western (2003); Central (2004-2008)
Team Colors: Navy, Burnt Orange, Beige
Playoff Appearances: AFL (4): 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
Division Titles: AFL (2): 2005, 2006 (Central)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2005 (American)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2005
COLUMBUS DESTROYERS
Established: 1999
Folded: 2019
City: Columbus, Ohio
Arena: Nationwide Arena
History: Buffalo Destroyers (1999-2003); Columbus Destroyers (2004-2008; 2019)
League: AFL (1999-2008; 2019)
Conference: National (1999-2008); League (2019)
Division: Eastern (1999-2008)
Team Colors: Black, Gray, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 2000, 2002, 2007
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2007 (National)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
CONNECTICUT COYOTES
Established: 1995
Folded: 1996
City: Hartford, Connecticut
Arena: Hartford Civic Center
Team History: Connecticut Coyotes (1995-1996)
League: AFL (1995-1996)
Conference: National (1995-1996)
Division: Eastern (1995-1996)
Team Colors: Navy, Orange
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
DALLAS DESPERADOS
Established: 2002
Folded: 2009
City: Dallas, Texas
Arena: American Airlines Center
Team History: Dallas Desperados (2002-2009)
League: AFL (2002-2009)
Conference: American (2002-2003); National (2004-2008)
Division: Western (2002); Central (2003); Eastern (2004-2008)
Team Colors: Blue, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5) 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008
Division Titles: AFL (3): 2003 (Central); 2006, 2007 (Eastern)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
DALLAS TEXANS
Established: 1990
Folded: 1993
City: Dallas, Texas
Arena: Reunion Arena
Team History: Dallas Texans (1990-1993)
League: AFL (1990-1993)
Conference: League (1990-1991); Western Division (1992); American (1993)
Division: Western (1992)
Team Colors: Brick, Navy, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 1990, 1992, 1993
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1992 (Western)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 1990 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
DALLAS VIGILANTES
Established: 2010
Folded: 2012
City: Dallas, Texas
Arena: American Airlines Center
Team History: Dallas Vigilantes (2010-2011)
League: AFL (2010-2011)
Conference: American (2010); National (2011)
Division: Southwest (2010); Central (2011)
Team Colors: Black, Cardinal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2011
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Facebook, Twitter
DENVER DYNAMITE
Established: 1987
Folded: 1991
City: Austin, Texas
Arena: McNichols Sports Arena
Team History: Denver Dynamite (1987; 1989-1991)
League: AFL (1987; 1989-1991)
Conference: League (1987; 1989-1991)
Team Colors: Blue, Yellow, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (4): 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None*
League Championships: AFL (1): 1987
*In 1987, there were only 4 teams in the AFL. Denver (4-2) and Pittsburgh Gladiators (4-2) were the top 2 teams and automatically earned a berth in ArenaBowl I.
DETROIT FURY
Established: 2001
Folded: 2004
City: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills
Team History: Detroit Fury (2001-2004)
League: AFL (2001-2004)
Conference: American (2001-2002); National (2003); American (2004)
Division: Central (2001-2002); Eastern (2003); Central (2004)
Team Colors: Black, Purple, Silver, and Burgundy
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2001, 2003
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
FLORIDA BOBCATS
Established: 1992
Folded: 2001
City: West Palm Beach, Florida
Arena: National Car Rental Center
Team History: Sacramento Attack (1992); Miami Hooters (1993-1995); Florida Bobcats (1996-2001)
League: AFL (1992-2001)
Conference: Western Division (1992); National (1993-2001)
Division: Western (1992); Southern (1995-2001)
Team Colors: Black, Teal, Silver
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1992, 1993
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
FORT WORTH CAVALRY
Established: 1994
Folded: 1994
City: Fort Worth, Texas
Arena: Fort Worth, Texas
Team History: Fort Worth Cavalry (1994)
League: AFL (1994)
Conference: National (1994)
Team Colors: Cavalry Blue, Gold
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
GEORGIA FORCE
Established: 2002
Folded: 2012
City: Duluth, Georgia
Arena: The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Team History: Georgia Force (2002-2008; 2011-2012)
League: AFL (2002-2008; 2011-2012)
Conference: National (2002-2008); American (2011-2012)
Division: Southern (2002-2008); South (2011-2012)
Team Colors: Blue, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (7) 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
Division Titles: AFL (3): 2005, 2007, 2008 (Southern)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2005 (National)
League Championships: None
Websites: Twitter
GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE
Established: 1998
Folded: 2010
City: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Arena: Van Andel Arena
Team History: Grand Rapids Rampage (1998-2009)
League: AFL (1998-2009)
Conference: American (1998-2008)
Division: Central (1998-2008)
Team Colors: Scarlet Red, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (6): 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2001 (Central)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2001 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2001
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
HOUSTON THUNDERBEARS
Established: 1996
Folded: 2001
City: Houston, Texas
Arena: Compaq Center
Team History: Texas Terror (1996-1997); Houston Thunderbears (1998-2001)
League: AFL (1996-2001)
Conference: National (1996); American (1997-2001)
Division: Southern (1996); Central (1997-2000); Western (2001)
Team Colors: Navy, Orange, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1998
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1998 (Central)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
INDIANA FIREBIRDS
Established: 1990
Folded: 2004
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Arena: Conseco Fieldhouse
Team History: Albany Firebirds (1990-2000)*; Indiana Firebirds (2001-2004)
League: AFL (1990-2004)
Conference: League (1990-1991); Northern Division (1992); National (1993); American (1994); National (1995-2000); American (2001-2004)
Division: Northern (1992); Eastern (1995-2000); Central (2001-2004)
Team Colors: Black, Royal Blue, Red, Burnt Orange, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (11): 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Division Titles: AFL (6): 1994 (National), 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 (Eastern)
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 1999 (Semi-Final**)
League Championships: AFL (1): 1999
* Despite having the Name and Logos of the Albany Firebirds of the af2, this version of the Firebirds does not share that franchise's history.
** Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Established: 1995
Left League: 2014
Current Status: Members of Indoor Football League (2015-present)
City: Des Moines, Iowa
Arena: Wells Fargo Arena
Team History: Iowa Barnstormers (1995-2000; 2001; 2008-2014)
League: AFL (1995-2000); af2 (2001; 2008-2009); AFL (2010-2014)
Conference: American (1995-2000); National (2010-2013); American (2014)
Division: Central (1995-2000); Midwest (2010); Central (2011-2013); East (2014)
Team Colors: Black, Gold, Red, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5): 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000; af2 (1): 2009
Division Titles: AFL (4): 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 (Central); af2 (1): 2009 (Midwest)
Conference Championships: AFL (2): 1996, 1997 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
Established: 2010
Left League: 2016
Current Status: Members of Indoor Football League (2024-present)
City: Jacksonville, Florida
Arena: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Team History: Jacksonville Sharks (2010-2016)
League: AFL (2010-2016)
Conference: American (2010-2016)
Division: South (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Blood Red, Midnight Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (6): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: AFL (4): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (South)
Conference Championships: AFL (2): 2011, 2015 (American)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2011
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
KANSAS CITY COMMAND
Established: 2006
Folded: 2012
City: Kansas City, Missouri
Arena: Sprint Center
Team History: Kansas City Brigade (2006-2008); Kansas City Command (2011-2012)
League: AFL (2006-2008; 2011-2012)
Conference: National (2006); American (2007-2008); National (2011-2012)
Division: Southern (2006); Central (2007-2008; 2011-2012)
Team Colors: Powder Blue, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2007
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Twitter
LAS VEGAS OUTLAWS
Established: 2014
Folded: 2015
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Arena: Thomas & Mack Center
Team History: Las Vegas Outlaws (2015)
League: AFL (2015)
Conference: National (2015)
Division: West (2015)
Team Colors: Black, Vegas Gold
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*Not associated with the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL
LOS ANGELES KISS
Established: 2013
Folded: 2016
City: Anaheim, California
Arena: Honda Center
Team History: Los Angeles KISS (2014-2016)
League: AFL (2014-2016)
Conference: National (2014-2016)
Division: West (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Black, Flame, Gold, Chrome, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1); 2016
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
LOS ANGELES AVENGERS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2009
City: Los Angeles, California
Arena: Staples Center
Team History: Los Angeles Avengers (2000-2008)
League: AFL (2000-2008)
Conference: American (2000-2008)
Division: Western (2000-2008)
Team Colors: Red, Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5): 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2005 (Western)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
LOS ANGELES COBRAS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1988
City: Los Angeles, California
Arena: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Team History: Los Angeles Cobras (1988)
League: AFL (1988)
Conference: League (1988)
Team Colors: Navy, Goldenrod, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 1988
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
MASSACHUSETTS MARAUDERS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1994
City: Worcester, Massachusetts
Arena: Worcester, Massachusetts
Team History: Detroit Drive (1988-1993); Massachusetts Marauders (1994)
League: AFL (1988-1994)
Conference: League (1988-1991); Northern Division (1992); American (1993-1994)
Division: Northern (1992)
Team Colors: Maroon, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (7): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Division Titles: AFL (5): 1989, 1990, 1991 (1st Place), 1992 (Northern), 1993 (American)
Conference Championships: AFL (6): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: AFL (4): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
MIAMI VISE
Established: 1987
Folded: 1987*
City: None
Arena: None
Team History: Miami Vise (1987)
League: AFL (1987*)
Conference: None
Team Colors: Black, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
*The Miami Vise were created by AFL founder Jim Foster for the purposes of playing in the "test game" on February 26, 1987 vs the Chicago Bruisers. The Vise defeated the Bruisers 33-30. The Vise never played in Miami and were created in Rosemont, Illinois
MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS
Established: 1994
Folded: 2001
City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Arena: Bradley Center
Team History: Milwaukee Mustangs (1994-2001)
League: AFL (1994-2001)
Conference: American (1994-2001)
Division: Central (1995-2001)
Team Colors: Deep Purple, Teal, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (4): 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS
Established: 2009
Folded: 2012 (team assets purchased and moved to Portland, Oregon in 2013)
City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Arena: Bradley Center
Team History: Milwaukee Iron (2009-2010); Milwaukee Mustangs (2011-2012)*
League: af2 (2009); AFL (2010-2012)
Conference: National (2010); American (2011-2012)
Division: Midwest (2010); East (2011-2012)
Team Colors: Black, Orange, Chrome
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2010
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2010 (Midwest)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
*Not associated with the Milwaukee Mustangs from 1994-2001
MINNESOTA FIGHTING PIKE
Established: 1996
Folded: 1996
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Arena: Target Center
Team History: Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996)
League: AFL (1996)
Conference: American (1996)
Division: Western (1996)
Team Colors: Green, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
NASHVILLE KATS
Established: 1997
Folded: 2007
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Arena: Gaylord Entertainment Center
Team History: Nashville Kats (1997-2001; 2005-2007)
League: AFL (1997-2001; 2005-2007)
Conference: National (1997-2001); American (2005-2007)
Division: Eastern (1997); Southern (1998-2001); Central (2005-2007)
Team Colors: Sky Blue, Navy, White, Red
Playoff Appearances: AFL (6): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006
Division Titles: AFL (2): 1997 (Eastern), 2001 (Southern)
Conference Championships: AFL (2): 2000, 2001 (Semi-Final*)
League Championships: None
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
NEW ENGLAND STEAMROLLERS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1988
City: Providence, Rhode Island
Arena: Providence Civic Center
Team History: New England Steamrollers (1988)
League: AFL (1988)
Conference: League (1988)
Team Colors: Black, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
NEW ORLEANS NIGHT
Established: 1991
Folded: 1992
City: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Frank Erwin Center
Team History: New Orleans Night (1991-1992)
League: AFL (1991-1992)
Conference: League (1991); Southern Division (1992)
Division: Southern (1992)
Team Colors: Midnight Blue, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO
Established: 2003
Folded: 2015
City: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Smoothie King Center
Team History: New Orleans VooDoo (2004-2005; 2007-2008; 2011-2015)
League: AFL (2004-2005; 2007-2008; 2011-2015)
Conference: National (2004-2005; 2007-2008); American (2011-2015)
Division: Southern (2004-2005; 2007-2008); South (2011-2014); East (2015)
Team Colors: Purple, Red, Black, Tan, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2004, 2012
Division Titles: AFL (1): 2004 (Southern)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
NEW YORK DRAGONS
Established: 2001 (Moved from Iowa)
Folded: 2009
City: Uniondale, New York
Arena: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Team History: Iowa Barnstormers (1995-2000); New York Dragons (2001-2009)
League: AFL (2001-2008)
Conference: National (2001-2008)
Division: Eastern (2001-2008)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (5): 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
Division Titles: AFL (4): 2001, 2003, 2004*, 2005 (Eastern)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
* The Dragons won the Eastern Division, but did not make the playoffs as only the top 8 teams qualified in 2004
NEW YORK KNIGHTS
Established: 1988
Folded: 1988
City: New York City, New York
Arena: Madison Square Garden
Team History: New York Knights (1988)
League: AFL (1988)
Conference: League (1988)
Team Colors: Navy, Red, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
PORTLAND STEEL
Established: 2013
Folded: 2016
City: Portland, Oregon
Arena: Moda Center
Team History: Portland Thunder (2014-2016); Portland Steel (2016)
League: AFL (2014-2016)
Conference: National (2014-2016)
Division: Pacific (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Silver
Playoff Appearances: AFL (3): 2014, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
OKLAHOMA WRANGLERS
Established: 1995
Folded: 2001
City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Arena: Myriad Convention Center
Team History: Memphis Pharaohs (1995-1996); Portland Forest Dragons (1997-1999); Oklahoma Wranglers (2000-2001)
League: AFL (1995-2001)
Conference: American (1995-2001)
Division: Central (1995-1997); Western (1998-2001)
Team Colors: Maroon, Black, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1995, 2000
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
OKLAHOMA CITY YARD DAWGZ
Established: 2004
Folded: 2010
City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Arena: Cox Convention Center
Team History: Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2004-2010)
League: af2 (2004-2009); AFL (2010)
Conference: American (2010)
Division: Southwest (2010)
Team Colors: Black, Brick, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (5): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
ORLANDO PREDATORS
Established: 1991
Folded: 2016
City: Orlando, Florida
Arena: Amway Center
Team History: Orlando Predators (1991-2008; 2010-2016)
League: AFL (1991-2008, 2010-2016)
Conference: League (1991); Southern Division (1992); National (1993-2008); American (2010-2016)
Division: Southern (1992; 1995-2008); South (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (23): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Division Titles: AFL (9): 1992 (South); 1993, 1994 (National); 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 (Southern); 2014, 2015 (South)
Conference Championships: AFL (7): 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000 (Semi-Final*); 2006 (National)
League Championships: AFL (2): 1998, 2000
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
Established: 2004
Folded: 2019
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arena: Wells Fargo Center
Team History: Philadelphia Soul (2004-2008; 2011-2019)
League: AFL (2004-2008; 2011-2019)
Conference: National (2004-2008); American (2011-2016); League (2017-2019)
Division: Eastern (2004-2008); East (2011-2015)
Team Colors: Light Blue, Gray, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: AFL (11): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Division Titles: AFL (6): 2008 (Eastern); 2012, 2013, 2015 (East); 2016 (American Conference); 2017 (League)
Conference Championships: AFL (5): 2008 (National); 2012, 2013, 2016 (American); 2017, 2019 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (3): 2008, 2016, 2017
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PITTSBURGH POWER
Established: 2010
Folded: 2014
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Arena: Consol Energy Center
Team History: Pittsburgh Power (2011-2014)
League: AFL (2011-2014)
Conference: American (2011-2014)
Division: East (2011-2014)
Team Colors: Black, Gold
Playoff Appearances: AFL (1): 2014
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
SAN ANTONIO FORCE
Established: 1992
Folded: 1992
City: San Antonio, Texas
Arena: HemisFair Arena
Team History: San Antonio Force (1992)
League: AFL (1992)
Conference: Western Division (1992)
Division: Eastern (1992)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Silver
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
SAN ANTONIO TALONS
Established: 2000
Folded: 2014
City: San Antonio, Texas
Arena: Alamodome
Team History: Tulsa Talons (2000-2011); San Antonio Talons (2012-2014)
League: af2 (2000-2009); AFL (2010-2014)
Conference: American (2010); National (2011-2014)
Division: Southwest (2010); Central (2011-2013); West (2014)
Team Colors: Black, Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (9): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; AFL (2): 2010, 2012
Division Titles: af2 (8): 2002 (Central), 2003 (Southern), 2004 (Southwestern), 2005 (Western), 2006 (Midwestern), 2007, 2008, 2009 (Central); AFL (2): 2010 (Southwest), 2012 (Central)
Conference Championships: af2 (2): 2003, 2007 (National)
League Championships: af2 (2): 2003, 2007
Websites: Facebook, Twitter
SAN JOSE SABERCATS
Established: 1995
Folded: 2015
Arena: SAP Center at San Jose
Team History: San Jose SaberCats (1995-2008; 2011-2015)
League: AFL (1995-2008; 2011-2015)
Conference: American (1995-2008); National (2011-2015)
Division: Western (1999-2008); West (2011-2013); Pacific (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Saber Gold, Coral Green, Platinum, Black, Navajo White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (16): 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Division Titles: AFL (10): 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 (Western); 2014, 2015 (Pacific)
Conference Championships: AFL (5): 2002, 2004 (Semi-Final*); 2007, 2008 (American); 2015 (National)
League Championships: AFL (4): 2002, 2004, 2007, 2015
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
SPOKANE SHOCK
Established: 2005
Left League: 2015
Current Status: Folded in 2022 as members of Indoor Football League
City: Spokane, Washington
Arena: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Team History: Spokane Shock (2006-2015)
League: af2 (2006-2009); AFL (2010-2015)
Conference: National (2010-2015)
Division: West (2010-2013); Pacific (2014-2015)
Team Colors: Blue, Orange, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: af2 (4): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; AFL (5): 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
Division Titles: af2 (4): 2006 (Western), 2007, 2008, 2009 (West) ; AFL (1): 2010 (West)
Conference Championships: af2 (3): 2006, 2008, 2009 (National); AFL (1): 2010 (National)
League Championships: af2 (2): 2006, 2009; AFL (1): 2010
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter
ST. LOUIS STAMPEDE
Established: 1995
Folded: 1996
City: St. Louis, Missouri
Arena: Kiel Center
Team History: St. Louis Stampede (1995-1996)
League: AFL (1995-1996)
Conference: American (1995-1996)
Division: Central (1995-1996)
Team Colors: Black, Red, Orange, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 1995, 1996
Division Titles: AFL (1): 1995 (Central)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
TAMPA BAY STORM
Established: 1987
Folded: 2017
City: Tampa, Florida
Arena: Amalie Arena
Team History: Pittsburgh Gladiators (1987-1990); Tampa Bay Storm (1991-2008; 2010-2017)
League: AFL (1987-2008; 2010-2017)
Conference: League (1987-1991); Southern Division (1992); National (1993-2008); American (2010-2016); League (2017)
Division: Southern (1992; 1995-2008); South (2010-2015)
Team Colors: Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (24): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017
Division Titles: AFL (5): 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003 (Southern)
Conference Championships: AFL (9): 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2003 (Semi-Final*); 2010 (American); 2017 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (5): 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
* Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games
TORONTO PHANTOMS
Established: 1997
Folded: 2002
City: Toronto, Ontario
Arena: Air Canada Centre
Team History: New York CityHawks (1997-1998); New England SeaWolves (1999-2000); Toronto Phantoms (2001-2002)
League: AFL (1997-2002)
Conference: National (1997-2002)
Division: Eastern (1997-2002)
Team Colors: Black, Light Blue, Red, Grey, White
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2000, 2001
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
UTAH BLAZE
Established: 2006
Folded: 2013
City: Salt Lake City, Utah
Arena: EnergySolutions Arena
Team History: Utah Blaze (2006-2008); Utah Valley Thunder (2009); Utah Blaze (2010-2013)
League: AFL (2006-2008); AIFA (2009); AFL (2010-2013)
Conference: American (2006-2008); National (2010-2013)
Division: Western (2006-2008); West (2010-2013)
Team Colors: Black, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: AIFA (1): 2009; AFL (4): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Websites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
WASHINGTON COMMANDOS
Established: 1987
Folded: 1990
City: Fairfax, Virginia
Arena: Patriot Center
Team History: Washington Commandos (1987), Maryland Commandos (1989); Washington Commandos (1990)
League: AFL (1987; 1989-1990)
Conference: League (1987; 1989-1990)
Team Colors: Red, Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: None
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
WASHINGTON VALOR
Established: 2016
Folded: 2019
City: Washington, D.C
Arena: Capital One Arena
Team History: Washington Valor (2017-2019)
League: AFL (2017-2019)
Conference: League (2017-2019)
Team Colors: Valor Red, Valor Blue, Valor White, Silver
Playoff Appearances: AFL (2): 2018, 2019
Division Titles: None
Conference Championships: AFL (1): 2018 (Semi-Final)
League Championships: AFL (1): 2018
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
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