ArenaBowl XXXIII and a Season Like No Other
Randy Snow, ArenaFan.com

What a season it was for the Arena Football League (AFL). After being dormant since the end of the 2019 season, the AFL returned in 2024 with high hopes by fans who have loved this league since the first time they ever attended a game. I include myself among those fans.

Isaac Harker and Duane Brown connect for 5 touchdowns as Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl
406MTsports

It might be called the Red Door, but blue and black were the dominant colors at the west end establishment on Friday afternoon.

ArenaBowl XXXIII Preview - Albany and Billings with big dreams of a championship
Brian Belefski, ArenaFan.com

In a season filled with tumultuous scheduling, franchises folding and questions abound, the AFL did it.

Firebirds come up short in ArenaBowl XXXIII
Times Union

In their return season in the relaunched Arena Football League, the Albany Firebirds came up short in their quest to claim a championship.

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Orozco to miss ArenaBowl XXXIII
Times Union

Earlier this week, Albany Firebirds coach and general manager Damon Ware described the process of determining the team’s active roster for ArenaBowl XXXIII as “brutal,” since several players won’t be able to suit up for the championship game.

AFL, Firebirds refute report that ArenaBowl XXXIII in trouble
Times Union

It’s been a wild reboot season for the Arena Football League. It looks likely to stay that way right to the end.

Despite contrary report, ArenaBowl still on; Outlaws owner Titus relives frustrating year
406MTsports

It’s been a wild, wild ride with more ups and downs and twists than even the biggest amusement park roller-coaster in this year of the relaunched, first-year Arena Football League.

Albany Firebirds advance to ArenaBowl XXXIII
Times Union

Into the fourth quarter, the Albany Firebirds went back and forth — and back and forth — with the Salina Liberty in Saturday’s Arena Football League semifinal matchup at MVP Arena.

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Prince, Firebirds appreciative of chance to play for AFL championship
Times Union

Darius Prince has experienced highs and lows playing arena football in Albany.

DAZN Bring Arena Football League Playoffs to Global Audience
DAZN Press Release

DAZN, the leading global sports entertainment platform, can today announce a new non-exclusive broadcast deal with the Arena Football League to bring play-off and ArenaBowl action from the AFL to a global audience.

Firebirds to face Salina Liberty in AFL semifinals
News10.com

The Albany Firebirds’ opponent for next weekend’s Arena Football League semifinals was decided Saturday night. The third-seeded Salina Liberty defeated the Southwest Kansas Storm, 41-35, to advance, setting up the first meeting of the season between the two squads.

Arena Football League & CBS Sports Network Announce New U.S. Television Agreement
AFL Press Release

he Arena Football League and CBS Sports Network are excited to announce a new U.S. television agreement which will bring action packed arena football to a nationwide audience.

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33rd AFL ArenaBowl Championship Game to take place at the American Dream Center (New Jersey)
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League (AFL) announces ArenaBowl XXXIII, scheduled for Friday, July 19th, 2024, at the iconic American Dream Entertainment/Retail Center in East Rutherford, NJ. The 2024 Series of events will take place from Thursday, July 18th to Saturday, July 20th, 2024.

Arena Football League Announces 2024 Playoff Matchups and Schedule
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League is thrilled to announce that matchups, dates, and kick-off times for the 2024 Playoffs, culminating in ArenaBowl XXXIII, have been set.

The Arena Football League Welcomes Dr. Jen Welter as Chief Marketing Officer
AFL Press Release

Dr. Jen Welter, the new Chief Marketing Officer of the Arena Football League, is a dynamic football innovator with an impressive and multifaceted background as a player, coach, academic, and executive.

The Arena Football League Welcomes Laurie Voke as VP of Sales
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League is thrilled to announce the appointment of Laurie Voke as our new Vice President of Sales.

Billings Outlaws win a thriller over Albany Firebirds to clinch home playoff game
406MTsports

The Billings Outlaws are going to be hosting an Arena Football League semifinal home game.

Firebirds stunned in final seconds at Billings
Times Union

With an incredible comeback, the Billings Outlaws denied the Albany Firebirds the regular-season crown.

No. 1 vs. No. 2: Billings Outlaws treating Saturday home game vs. Albany like a playoff match
406MTsports

The Billings Outlaws are treating this weekend’s regular-season home finale like a playoff game.

No longer unbeaten, Albany Firebirds look to regroup
Times Union

All season, the Albany Firebirds kept winning — until Saturday night, when the team’s penchant for playing in close games finally resulted in losing one of them. The Orlando Predators, who Albany registered its season-opening comeback win against, handed the Firebirds their first loss of the season Saturday with a 57-49 defeat at MVP Arena in Week 8.