Howie: Arena Football One reports surge in early-season digital viewership

by Howie Hanson Arena Football One on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in digital viewership during the opening weeks of the 2026 season, pointing to continued growth in the league’s digital audience. Through the first three weeks of play, AF1 reported a 1,445% rise in total views compared with the same period in 2025. The…

AF1 Announces HomeTeam Network (HTN) as Official Broadcast Production Partner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AF1 Announces HomeTeam Network (HTN) as Official Broadcast Production Partner March 25, 2026 Arena Football One (AF1) is proud to announce HomeTeam Network (HTN) as its official streaming production partner for the upcoming season. Through this agreement, HTN will produce all AF1 streaming broadcasts, delivering a consistent, high-quality viewing experience for fans…

The 2026 AF1 season schedule is officially live

Albany, NY – Arena Football One (AF1) is thrilled to announce the full schedule for the upcoming 2026 season which is set to kick off during an action-packed Opening Weekend on April 11–12. The league’s second season promises high-intensity matchups, renewed rivalries, and a coast-to-coast slate of competition that underscores the fast-paced excitement fans expect from…

“Fan Zone Live!” Now Available on Spotify

Arena football’s premier fan-driven talk show expands to the world’s largest audio platform Fan Zone Live!, the interactive talk show dedicated to arena football fans, is excited to announce that all episodes are now available on Spotify. Fans can catch up on every conversation, highlight, and exclusive interview with their favorite players, coaches, and league…

Monterrey Kings Join Arena Football One

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE-Arena Football One is thrilled to announce its third expansion team for the 2025 AF1 Season. The Monterrey Kings, located in Monterrey, Nuevo León in Mexico, will be the first international team to join Arena Football One for the 2025 Season. Monterrey’s mountains provide stunning vistas for the second-largest city in Mexico and the…

Wilkes-Barre Joins Arena Football One

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE-Arena Football One is excited to announce another expansion team for the 2025 AF1 season. Wilkes-Barre will be home to the second expansion team for the 2025 Arena Football Season. Led by Team Owner Matthew Rowland, the Wilkes-Barre team will bring professional sports back to Northeastern Pennsylvania. Rowland has extensive experience as an innovative…

Stockton Joins Arena Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – The Stockton Crusaders and Arena Football One are excited to announce that the Crusaders will be joining AF1 for the 2025 AF1 season. The Stockton Crusaders are excited to bring Arena Football back to the Central Valley and plan to play their 2025 season at the…