As always, a reminder before we get into it: this is subjective. These rankings are based on results, game flow, momentum, level of opposition, and the overall impression each team left this weekend. They are not the standings, and they are not meant to be taken personally. The goal is simple: place teams where they feel right now, after comparing what we thought we knew at the halfway point with what Week 6 confirmed, corrected, or reshaped. And this week gave us clarity. A

British American Football is entering a transformative era. With one professional franchise slated for 2026 and another for 2027, the UK is seeing a level of ambition not witnessed since the late 1990s. However, this growth is contrasted by a massive void: the London Warriors, multi-time national champions and the titans of the domestic game, will not compete this year. Their absence reshapes the Premiership. Every team now sees a path to the throne, though the lack of a "W

1. Warsaw Eagles (2–0) Last game: W 24–7 Lowlanders The Eagles remain at the top of the rankings after improving to 2–0. They have shown consistency on both sides of the ball and continue to look like the most complete team in the league. Looking ahead, if they maintain this level of defense and efficiency on offense, they should remain the team to beat. The real test will come against other top contenders. 2. Wilki Łódzkie (2–0) Last game: W vs Dukes 50–20 The Wilki mov

The 2026 season of the Hungarian Football League officially got underway with two games that highlighted both dominance and resilience. While only four teams took the field, the action didn’t disappoint, as the Újpest Bulldogs and the Budapest Wolves opened their campaigns with victories. It’s also worth noting that this was a shortened opening round, as the Győr Sharks and the Budapest Cowbells did not play this weekend, meaning all eyes were on these two teams. 1. Újpest

With the Easter holidays already upon us, the IFL is taking a general Bye Week before resuming full steam ahead until the end of May with the Regular Season. In this special edition of the Power Ranking, in addition to the usual commentary on the league games—only one this weekend—there's also a rating for the teams based on their performances this season. 1. Guelfi Firenze (A) There's no getting around it. Guelfi Firenze's season start, undefeated in 14 consecutive game

1. Calanda Broncos (1-0) The Broncos are one of only two teams that played this week (75–0 win vs. Zurich). Calanda is still the team to beat and, while Max Gray is not replaceable, they remain the favorites to four-peat and are also contenders for the CEFL. Alpine Häns standout wide receiver Ismael Schmid is a great addition. Swiss QB Robin Sennrich only continues to improve. 2. Basel Gladiators (0-0) The vice champs have the best WR corps and the best secondary in the le

1. Guelfi Firenze There are few words to describe this Saturday's performance by the Guelfi at home against the Rhinos Milano. It was a magnificent performance by the players coached by Fabrizio Bocci, who left their opponents with only crumbs. The Tuscans won the match as a team; there's no one name in particular to highlight, although the biggest compliments go to Karim Diop, a player from the youth team who scored his first IFL touchdown. In three weeks, the first test of

1. BLACK DEMONS Staying unbeaten through the first half of the season in a league that has shown just how balanced it is from top to bottom is no small feat. Black Demons have made it crystal clear that they are the team everyone else is chasing, and at this point it would be a real shock if they did not finish first in the conference.   2. REDS Sitting on top of the brutal East Conference is more than enough to justify the No. 2 spot. They survived a real scare against a r

1. Guelfi Firenze Guelfi Firenze's forced break is over, and the match against Rhinos Milano will determine whether the reigning Italian Football League champions have lost their edge after consecutive weeks off the field. The Guelfi Sport Center will await their favorites during Week 4 in what will be the purple's home opener. 2. Giaguari Torino Are these Giaguari really serious? After last year's struggles, with four consecutive losses that shattered the Gialloneri's mom

Week 2 of the Italian Football League didn't provide many surprises in terms of results in the two games played over the weekend. The Giaguari Torino easily defeated the Bologna Warriors, who have yet to score a touchdown in their two games so far, while the Parma Panthers defeated the debutants Lazio Marines at home, albeit with considerable difficulty. While we wait to see Frogs Legnano and Dolphins Ancona on the field, here is the First Down Magazine Power Ranking update

As always, a reminder before we get into it: this is subjective. These rankings are based on results, game flow, momentum, level of opposition, and the overall impression each team left this weekend. They are not the standings, and they are not meant to be taken personally. The goal is simple: place teams where they feel right now, after comparing what we learned in Week 3 with what was confirmed, corrected, or exposed in Week 4. And this week gave us movement. At the top, t

The Italian Football League finally returned last weekend, and it did so in style with three games, all played on February 28th. Rhinos Milano and Panthers Parma treated us to one of the best games played as of recent IFL history, finishing 58-56 for the Emilians after four overtimes. The defending champions, Guelfi Firenze, managed to return to the field with a strong victory against Giaguari Torino, who held firm for a half before succumbing 46-21. The first regional der

1. Black Panthers - Thonon-les-bains Flash 3-0 In what was, overall, a very solid and well-played game, they gave the Météores almost nothing to work with and showed a really convincing side. There were still a few uncharacteristic errors (ATH Bafdile putting the ball on the ground on a punt return, for example) that didn’t end up costing much. The conditions clearly played a part, with the bad weather making execution tricky for everyone. But it’s still the kind of detail t

After two weeks of high-intensity match-ups, it’s time to take a closer look at the shifting hierarchy of the league. Some teams have climbed the ladder with impressive performances, while others have stumbled, revealing weaknesses that could shape the rest of the season. From breakout stars to defensive stalwarts, these rankings highlight the teams that are asserting themselves, and those that will need to regroup, before the next round of games. 1. Black Panthers - Thonon-

Did you miss it? We did too! Here is the first power ranking of the D1 Élite 2026’s season! Do not mind your favorite team position this week, it's still kinda hard to figure out who’s really good and who isn't. 1. Flash - La Courneuve 1-0 They faced a solid Leopards squad, but the scoreboard still reflected the gap between the two teams. The Flash relied on a brand-new dual threat in Keegan McCormack-Reamer (former Mercenaries QB in ELF), who was accurate and consistent w

And with that, the 2025 BAFA Premiership regular season comes to an end, making this not only the last power ranking of the year, but also the playoff preview (where we’ll begin), and we’ll have a look at the promotion picture as it stands. Playoffs Set In my first ranking of the season, I outlined this weekend’s fixtures as being an unmissable part of the playoff race, and while there weren’t any huge surprises, it definitely didn’t disappoint. In the first match of the w

And just like that, the regular season of Europe’s premier league has come to an end. It’s been one of the most thrilling campaigns yet, but before the playoffs begin, let’s take one last look back at everything that unfolded. 1st. Vienna Vikings 11-1 What a season, huh? In one of the decisive games, they completely crushed the Parisians’ ambition of reaching the playoffs. But it was far from an easy task, the battle went all the way to overtime before they could finally s

We are back. After the BAFA Coaching Convention gave us a week without any Britball fixtures, the penultimate round of Premiership fixtures were played this week, and our four playoff teams are now confirmed - so let’s jump straight into it...

Another amazing week of action across European football fields has come to a conclusion. Some teams are charging full speed ahead, while others have seen their dreams come to an early end. Is your team still in the running, or have they already been shown the door? Let’s break it all down together and take a closer look at who’s rising, who’s falling, and what it means for the road ahead. 1st. Vienna Vikings Another dominant showing from the Austrian squads, further cement

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.