ArenaBowl facts for kids
The ArenaBowl is the exciting championship game for the Arena Football League (AFL). It's the biggest game of the year where the two best teams battle it out to become the league champions! Imagine the Super Bowl, but played indoors on a smaller field.
What is the ArenaBowl?
The ArenaBowl is the final game of the Arena Football League season. It decides which team gets to lift the championship trophy. The AFL is a type of football played indoors, which means the game is super fast and high-scoring!
A Look Back at ArenaBowl History
The ArenaBowl has a rich history, with many thrilling games over the years. The first-ever ArenaBowl, called ArenaBowl I, happened in 1987. The Denver Dynamite won that first championship, beating the Pittsburgh Gladiators.
For many years, the championship game was played at the home stadium of one of the teams. This was called a "seeded site." Later, the league sometimes chose a neutral location for the game. This meant neither team had a home-field advantage.
Some teams became very successful in the ArenaBowl. The Tampa Bay Storm and the Detroit Drive were two of the earliest teams to win multiple championships.
Teams with the Most ArenaBowl Wins
Some teams have been champions many times! Here's a quick look at the teams that have won the most ArenaBowl titles:
| Team | Championships | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Storm | 5 | 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003 |
| Detroit Drive | 4 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 |
| San Jose SaberCats | 3 | 2002, 2004, 2007 |
| Arizona Rattlers | 2 | 1994, 1997 |
| Orlando Predators | 2 | 1998, 2000 |
| Albany Firebirds | 1 | 1999 |
| Chicago Rush | 1 | 2006 |
| Colorado Crush | 1 | 2005 |
| Denver Dynamite | 1 | 1987 |
| Grand Rapids Rampage | 1 | 2001 |
