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2026 GFL Power Rankings — Week 4 Update
Biggest Takeaway
Outside of Pforzheim’s head-to-head win over Ravensburg, there wasn’t much reason for major movement this week. The top five remain relatively stable, and many teams simply reinforced what we already believed about them. As GFL conference play continues and schedules become more difficult, expect larger swings in the coming weeks.
1. Potsdam Royals (=)
A dominant 48-3 victory over the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes keeps the Potsdam Royals firmly at the top. Until
Jun 5
Early 2026 German Football League Power Rankings
Disclaimer
Early season rankings in the German Football League are always difficult to evaluate due to limited film, uneven schedules, and the overall volatility of the league from week to week. Because of that, these rankings are based on a combination of early and Week 1 performance. These rankings are expected to shift significantly as competition levels increase over the coming weeks.
1. Potsdam Royals
The Royals opened the year by finding a way to win a low-scoring an
May 14
GFL Power Rankings
We’re hitting the middle of the German Football League (GFL) season, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Some teams are dominating, others are fighting for survival, and a few are still trying to figure out their identity.
Here’s where every team stands right now:
1) Dresden Monarchs
The Monarchs could very well keep their dominant run alive. With every game won by large margins, they’re holding the number one spot firmly and showing no signs of slowing down.
Jul 19, 2025
GFL Power Rankings Week 3
PSA: It’s still very, very early. This list will move a lot each week — this is just a baseline to spark conversation.
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1st. Dresden Monarchs
I still have Dresden as my favorite to win the whole thing… buuuut Potsdam could also be in this spot. The Monarchs are looking super solid so far — Tyler Hudson has been going absolutely insane on offense. The defense could clean some things up, but I still really like this squad.
May 29, 2025
GFL Preseason Rankings
GFL Power Ranking a bit before the preseason, give it a read and stick around for more GFL content later in the year!
Mar 13, 2025
GFL Bowl: Potsdam Royals vs. Dresden Monarchs – The Battle for the German Championship
On October 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM, the GFL Bowl – the final of the German Football League – will take place. At the Hafenstraße Stadium, Essen
Oct 11, 2024
GFL Quarterfinal: Dresden Monarchs vs. Straubing Spiders – A Clash of Contrasts
On September 21, 2024, the Dresden Monarchs will host the Straubing Spiders in an exciting German Football League quarterfinal showdown
Sep 20, 2024
Playoff Showdown in Schwäbisch Hall: Unicorns Host Hildesheim Invaders
On September 21, 2024, the much-anticipated German Football League quarterfinal between the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns and the Hildesheim Inva
Sep 20, 2024
Potsdam Royals Host Allgäu Comets in Playoff Quarterfinal – High Tension Showdown!
On September 21, 2024, the Potsdam Royals will host the Allgäu Comets at the Stadion am Luftschiffhafen in Potsdam for one exciting matchup!
Sep 20, 2024
GFL Quarterfinal Showdown: IFM Razorbacks Ravensburg vs. NewYorker Lions Braunschweig
The stage is set for an exhilarating German Football League quarterfinal as the IFM Razorbacks Ravensburg face the NewYorker Lions
Sep 20, 2024
Week 17 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals demonstrated their dominance once again with a commanding 92-7 victory over the Paderborn Dolphins.
Sep 2, 2024
Week 16 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals once again showcased their dominance with a commanding 59-0 victory over the New Yorker Lions Braunschweig. The Royals re
Aug 27, 2024
Week 15 GFL Power Ranking
The reigning German champions, the Potsdam Royals, have bounced back to their dominant form after a close win against the Berlin Adler.
Aug 22, 2024
Week 14 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals faced some challenges but managed to secure a 29-15 victory over the Berlin Adler. Week 14 GFL Power Rankings are here!!!
Aug 13, 2024
Week 13 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals enjoyed a bye week that did nothing to change their standing in the league. With 8 wins from 8 games and an impressive 49
Aug 6, 2024
Week 12 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals have solidified their dominance with a staggering 96-14 victory against the Allgäu Comets, erasing any doubts about their
Jul 31, 2024
Week 11 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals completed their task in dominant fashion, sweeping the Berlin Rebels off the field with a 63-0 victory. GFL Power Ranking
Jul 23, 2024
Week 10 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals have once again proven their dominance by securing an impressive 40-12 victory against the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns.
Jul 17, 2024
Week 9 GFL Power Ranking
The Potsdam Royals used their bye week to gear up for a blockbuster game against the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns this weekend. GFL Power Rankin
Jul 10, 2024
Week 8 GFL Power Ranking
For the first time this season, the Potsdam Royals did not score 50 points or more. Week 8 German Football League Power Ranking
Jul 2, 2024
OTHER NEWS
AFLE and EFA Hit Cruising Speed as Early Contenders Begin to Emerge
The 2026 European football season is no longer warming up. Both the AFLE and the EFA are already moving at full speed, and after another packed weekend of football, the early shape of both competitions is becoming clearer. Some teams are confirming their status as contenders, others are still searching for rhythm, and several teams that looked beaten have shown enough fight to suggest that this season will not be short on drama.
AFLE Week 2: Vikings Stay Perfect as Thunder,
Jun 5
Northern Cyprus American Football League: 2025-2026 Season Report Card
With the final whistle blown and the championship trophy lifted, another thrilling inaugural season of the Northern Cyprus American Football League has come to an end. It was a year defined by tactical evolutions, fierce gridiron battles, and critical growth both on the field and in officiating standards. After a roller-coaster ride of injuries, comebacks, and internal team dynamics, it’s time to look back at the entire journey and grade all four programs based on their perfo
Jun 4
Have you heard of the IFL 2 and 9FL?
Italian football isn't just about the Italian Football League. The two lower divisions have provided just as much entertainment and plenty of surprises in the three months of the regular season just concluded.
Between the movement's fallen nobles, developing local projects, and countless hidden talents, the two leagues have kept pace with the main league, successfully providing thrills to both insiders and fans across the country.
In this article, we explore the journeys of
Jun 1
Wild Card Weekend Turns One-Sided in French D1 Playoffs
The French D1 playoffs opened with a clear message from two contenders: when the stakes rise, so does their level. In wild card weekend action, the Flash de La Courneuve and the Blue Stars de Marseille delivered statement victories to punch their tickets to the semifinals.
At La Courneuve, the scoreline eventually became brutal, but the game did not begin that way. Facing the Grizzlys Catalans for the second straight postseason, the Flash were surprisingly shaken early. A bo
May 29
European Football Returns as AFLE and EFA Seasons Take Shape
AFLE Finally Gets Underway
After months of speculation, heated exchanges between fans and even franchise owners, and, above all, serious doubts about their long-term viability, the AFLE finally kicked off this weekend. With that, both European leagues are now officially underway, as the EFA had already opened its season just one week earlier.
Most of the uncertainty surrounded the London Warriors, the British AFLE franchise that had only revealed its name and logo a few da
May 29
LPFA XVI Team Grades: Evaluating Every Team from the 2026 Season
Another LPFA season is officially in the books.
The 2026 campaign delivered dominant defenses, dramatic comebacks, breakout players, rebuilding projects, and one of the most impressive undefeated runs the league has seen in recent memory.
But not every season is measured the same way. For some teams, success meant lifting the trophy. For others, simply remaining competitive, developing younger players, or re-establishing stability represented meaningful progress.
With that
May 26
Lisboa Devils Complete Perfect Season with Maleo Bowl Victory Over Cascais Crusaders
The 2026 LPFA season has its champion.
After months of dominance, pressure, expectations, and increasingly difficult tests, the Lisboa Devils completed a perfect campaign, defeating the Cascais Crusaders 24–20 in the Maleo Bowl 2026 and finishing the season undefeated. But while the final result will forever show another Devils victory, the game itself was far from comfortable.
For one half, it genuinely felt like the Crusaders might pull off the upset.
A Final Worthy of t
May 22
D1 ELITE: EVERYTHING STILL TO PLAY FOR BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN
One final weekend remains before the French D1 postseason arrives, and despite several teams already securing their positions, the regular season still has unfinished business to settle.
The North Conference picture is nearly complete after last week’s early showdown in Thonon-les-Bains, where the Molosses secured their playoff berth. In the South, however, tension remains everywhere. Toulouse, the Catalan Grizzlys and Aix-en-Provence all enter Week 10 with realistic hopes o
May 15
A Championhip For Sale!
The controversy had erupted days before the game. In that grey, murky area that social media so often becomes, the announcement of the Spanish Bowl venue was met with attacks on the Spanish American Football Federation (FEFA) and accusations of favouritism and lack of transparency.
But let us start at the beginning, if it is even possible to establish a clear starting point in a controversy that has overshadowed (or at least managed to divert attention from) Las Rozas Black
May 8
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