Philippine–American Football League
SportAmerican Football
Founded2016
Inaugural season2016–17
CEODemosthenes Juanatas Jr.
No. of teams12[1]
CountryPhilippines
Most recent
champion(s)
Datu (1st title)
Most titlesWolves (2 titles)
Sponsor(s)ESPN 5
Anvorte
Official websitewww.pafl.ph

The Philippine–American Football League (PAFL) is an American Football league in the Philippines. Organized in 2016, it succeeded the now-defunct Philippine Tackle Football League.[2]

First season

The inaugural season saw the participation of five teams: the Olongapo Warriors, Manila Rough Riders, Manila Datus, Manila Wolfpack,[2] and the Manila Outlaws.[3] Yaboye Dennis Graves of the Warriors was the Season 1 MVP.

Regular season

The top four teams advance to the semifinal.[2]

Team W L Notes
Rough Riders 4 0 Advance to semifinals
Datus 3 1
Wolfpack 2 2
Warriors 1 3
Outlaws 0 4

Semifinal

Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Venue Ref.
December 4, 2016 Datus 24-28 Wolfpack Marikina Sports Complex [2][4]
Rough Riders 22-20 Warriors

Final

Team 1 Result Team 2 Venue Ref.
Wolfpack 20-22 Rough Riders - [5]

Second season

The second season saw the participation of five teams: the Olongapo Warriors, Cavemen, Datu, Juggernauts, and Wolves, the former Wolfpack from PAFL Season 1 now returning with their previous name when they were 2-time champions back in ABP Season 5 and Season 6.

Regular season

The top four teams advance to the semifinal.

Team W L
Wolves 4 0
Cavemen 3 1
Datu 2 2
Warriors 1 3
Juggernauts 0 4

Semifinal

Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Venue
October 15, 2017 Wolves 48-8 Warriors Blue Pitch Circuit Makati
Cavemen 6-0 Datu

Final

Team 1 Result Team 2 Venue Ref.
Wolves 24-16 Cavemen - [6]

Third season

The third season of the PAFL commenced on September 1, 2018. Six teams entered the season: the Cavemen, Datu, Juggernauts, Rebels, Warriors, and the Wolves. ESPN 5 became the official media partner in this season and games were broadcast through the media outfit's YouTube channel. The league followed a single round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the knockout stage. The four teams play against each other in the semifinals for a berth in the championship game. The Wolves, the #1 seed, defeated the Olongapo Warriors in the semi-finals 63–6. The Wolves beat the Cavemen 37–20 in the championship game. The Wolves now have back to back undefeated championships with a 13-game winning streak.[7]

Regular season

Team W L Notes
Wolves 5 0 Advance to semifinals
Cavemen 4 1
Datu 3 2
Warriors 2 3
Juggernauts 1 4
Rebels 0 5

Fourth season

The fourth season title was clinched by the Datus at the Wolves' expense.[8]

League winners and runners-up

Team Championships Years Won Runners-up Years lost
Wolves 2 2017, 2018 1 2019
Datu 1 2019 0 None
Rough Raiders 1 2016–17 0 None
Cavemen 0 0 2 2017, 2018
Wolfpack 0 1 2016

Current Teams

Team Year joined
Cavemen 2017
Datu 2016
Juggernauts 2017
Rebels 2018
Warriors 2016
Wolves 2017

References

  1. "Philippine-American Football League (PAFL) – What Is Happening Six Years After? | Journal Online". Journal Online. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Philippine American Football League Reaches Semifinals". American Football International. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  3. "Here are the Official Teams this season:". Facebook. Philippine-American Football League. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  4. "PAFL Weekly Update". Facebook. Philippine-American Football League. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  5. Kelly, Roger (1 March 2017). "Manila Rough Riders Capture 1st Philippine American Football League Crown". AFI Review. American Football International. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  6. Reyes, Meg (29 November 2017). "PAFL Game Recap: The Undefeated Wolves Emerged As Champs". Philippine American Football League.
  7. Lopez, Chip (29 August 2018). "PAFL 2018: Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock". PAFL. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  8. Vergara, Gio (20 November 2019). "Who We Are? Champs". Philippine–American Football League. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
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