Munich Ravens Join European Football Alliance (EFA)
The European Football Alliance (EFA) confirms that the Munich Ravens have joined the league as a member franchise for the 2026 season.
The addition of the Munich Ravens—one of the continent’s premier American football organizations—marks a decisive step in unifying Europe’s most important markets under a single, sustainable business model. As a global sports hub and economic powerhouse, Munich adds another cornerstone to the EFA’s footprint, joining a powerful lineup of franchises including the Frankfurt Galaxy, Paris Musketeers, Madrid Bravos, Prague Lions, Nordic Storm, and Raiders Tirol.
With this elite field confirmed, the EFA has secured the critical mass of franchises required to deliver a complete 12-week schedule for the 2026 season. The competitive framework is now set, guaranteeing a full slate of top-tier professional football across the continent this summer.
„The Munich Ravens are a perfect fit for the EFA because they are a serious organization that understands professional football requires a professional business structure,“ said Jaime Martin, Chair of the EFA Expansion Committee. „Our focus is on building a league of aligned, professionally-run franchises that share a long-term vision for the sport and its sustainable growth across Europe.“
The EFA’s strategic growth plan is already secured beyond the upcoming season, with franchises in London and Milan confirmed to launch in 2027, further solidifying the league’s presence in Europe’s leading global cities.
„Our goal was always to remain patient and make the right long-term decision for the Munich Ravens,“ said Thomas Krohne, Owner of the Munich Ravens. „After careful consideration of many factors—most importantly our ability to consistently deliver high-level, competitive football for our fans in Bavaria—we are confident that the EFA represents the best path forward for our organization. The quality of the competition and the strength of the opposing organizations made this the logical next step for our franchise. We look forward to facing Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris, and the rest of this elite field.“
The 2026 EFA schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
