MEET THE CLUBS
THE ROAD TO THE
CONTINENTAL CUP
STARTS HERE
The CoFL’s 2026 return is built around seven active clubs across the North and South, all chasing a place in the Continental Cup at Grand Park in Indianapolis.
CONTINENTAL CUP
Grand Park • Indianapolis, Indiana
The championship stage
for the CoFL’s 2026 return season.
NORTHERN DIVISION
THREE CLUBS REPRESENTING PROUD FOOTBALL MARKETS ACROSS THE NORTH, ALL COMPETING FOR A PLACE IN THE CONTINENTAL CUP.
The Northern Division brings together historic football identity, regional pride, and ambitious clubs prepared to compete for the road to the Continental Cup.
NORTH
INDIANAPOLIS CAPITOLS
INDIANAPOLIS
Revived from one of the most memorable names in original CoFL history, the Indianapolis Capitols return to a city that knows football and expects it done right.
NORTH
CINCINNATI DUKES
CINCINNATI
The Cincinnati Dukes bring big-market energy, bold ambition, and a battle-ready identity to one of the Midwest’s most passionate football regions.
NORTH
OHIO VALLEY IRONMEN
OHIO VALLEY
A cornerstone of the league’s rebirth, the Ohio Valley Ironmen carry forward the rugged legacy of the original Wheeling Ironmen and the deep football pride of the Ohio Valley.
NORTH
NORFOLK NEPTUNES
2026 Affiliate Opponent • 2027 Full Member Target
The Norfolk Neptunes bring one of the strongest legacy names from the original Continental Football League back into the conversation. The original Neptunes played in the CoFL from 1966 through 1969 and built a winning identity in the Hampton Roads football market. In 2026, Norfolk will appear as an affiliate opponent while preparing for a full CoFL launch in 2027.
Affiliate Club • Coming in 2027
Norfolk Neptunes
A historic Continental Football League name returns through a select 2026 road slate before launching fully in 2027.
As an affiliated club, Norfolk will compete in Northern Division road matchups while building toward its full home debut next season.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
FOUR TEAMS BRINGING POWER, PERSONALITY, AND FOOTBALL PASSION TO THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE LEAGUE
The Southern Division adds range, character, and competitive fire to the CoFL, with each team bringing its own identity, leadership, and market energy into the 2026 season.
SOUTH
TEXAS SYNDICATE
TEXAS
Based in Pflugerville, the Texas Syndicate bring a bold new identity to the CoFL, drawing on the energy, growth, and deep football culture of Central Texas.
SOUTH
SAN ANTONIO TOROS
SAN ANTONIO
One of the great legacy brands of the original CoFL, the San Antonio Toros return with championship pedigree after reaching the 1969 Continental Cup title game in the league’s final season.
SOUTH
TALL CITY BLACK GOLD
MIDLAND
Representing Midland and the heart of West Texas, Tall City Black Gold channel the grit of the oil patch, the pride of Friday night lights, and the toughness of their region.
SOUTH
FORT WORTH BRAVES
FORT WORTH
A legacy name from the original Continental Football League, the Fort Worth Braves return to bring pro football tradition back to one of Texas’s most historic football cities.
2026 & BEYOND
THE LEAGUE IS JUST GETTING STARTED
The Continental Football League is building for the future. As the CoFL begins its return in 2026, the league continues to explore growth opportunities in football-hungry markets that fit its community-driven model.
Ownership groups, investors, and community leaders who believe in the power of local professional football are encouraged to explore what the CoFL has to offer.
FOLLOW THE TEAMS.
Stay connected as the Continental Football League builds toward Summer 2026. Explore the teams, track the schedule, and follow the rebirth of the Continental Football League
TEAM WEBSITES
Visit each club’s official website for team-specific news, tickets, updates, and local information.
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