Polish American Football League

The Polish American Football League or shortly PLFA () is a structured system for the american football competitions in Poland founded in 2006 by Polish federation PZFA. Since 2008 season, PLFA is divided into two leagues (PLFA I and PLFA II) between which there is promotion and relegation. The top four teams from the PLFA I regular season is awarted to the playoff games and the winners meet in the championship game called PLFA I Final (more commonly known as the Polish Bowl).

In the 2011 season there is a 22 teams (10 teams in the PLFA I and 12 teams in the PLFA II). PLFA II is divided into two division, for the geographical reason (North and South).

History

American football is arguably the fastest growing sport in Poland. American football, as a sport that is actually played, appeared in Poland in 1999, when a pioneer initiative was set in Warsaw. The Polish American Football Association ( or shortly PZFA) was created in November of 2004, initiated by the first two American football teams: Warsaw Eagles and 1. KFA Wielkopolska. Its founding, was a response to the dynamic growth of the American football movement in Poland.

The first game between Polish teams (still without professional equipment) was played in December of 2005 in Poznań. The historic game, officiated by professionals, was played in March of 2006 – The Warsaw Eagles took on Czech team Pardubice Stallions in a game played in Warsaw. From that moment on teams began to develop in different parts of the...
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