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International Arena League
2026 US Teams Schedule
Week 4US schedule
5US clubs
2Showcase doubleheaders
17US games remaining
League Update
The IAL has announced a strategic European realignment and a U.S. Showcase Series featuring European teams on American soil. Details and fan guidance appear below the schedule.
U.S. Showcase Series and League Realignment
The International Arena League has announced a strategic realignment of its 2026 European operations while reinforcing the strength of its U.S. markets. As part of that reset, four European teams will travel to America for a historic showcase series.
Historic Showcase
European teams playing arena football on American soil
The IAL will bring four European teams to the United States for a showcase series designed to demonstrate the long-term caliber and international potential of the league.
4
European teams featured
2
U.S. host cities
IAL
YouTube global broadcast
Realignment Notice
Zurich consolidation and European schedule reset
Due to unforeseen arena and logistical challenges in Europe, the IAL has moved on from the Zurich territory for the 2026 season. Zurich players have been granted their release, and the league is working with athletes who wish to remain involved on possible reassignments.
European ticketing update
Ticketmaster has been instructed to suspend sales for upcoming European-based games while the league adjusts scheduling, opponents, and start times. Full refund authorizations have been issued for affected European games. Fans should contact Ticketmaster directly for refund information.
European Realignment
Zurich territory paused for the 2026 season
The league cited extraordinary local market, arena infrastructure, and logistical challenges in Europe. The Zurich consolidation allows the IAL to focus resources on its remaining European teams while pursuing a stronger long-term operating model.
All players on the Zurich Ibexx roster have been granted their release. The league is working with athletes who wish to remain in the IAL to facilitate possible reassignments to other European teams.
The league statement notes that acclaimed Head Coach Talib Wise will be reassigned within the International Arena League.
The IAL has instructed Ticketmaster to suspend sales for all upcoming European-based games while scheduling and operations are adjusted. Full refund authorizations have been issued to Ticketmaster for affected European games.
For Immediate Release
IAL Announces Strategic European Realignment and U.S. Showcase Series
The International Arena League is announcing a strategic realignment of its 2026 operations. While U.S. matches have been played without issue and fan turnout has been strong, the opening weeks in Europe faced unforeseen arena and logistical challenges. The league is taking immediate action to reset and refocus its international efforts.
With the removal of the Zurich Ibexx, the league is coordinating with core European markets, ticketing partners, and local arenas to make major scheduling and game operations adjustments. Ticketmaster sales for upcoming European-based games have been suspended while the league readjusts schedules, opponents, and start times. Full refund authorizations have been issued to Ticketmaster for affected games.
The league will bring all four European teams to America for a showcase series. These games will be the first European teams in history to play arena football on American soil and will be available globally on the official IAL YouTube channel.
Path Forward
Commitment to players, partners, and fans
The league says it remains committed to growing the sport, improving the product, and protecting the interests of players, partners, and fans as it works through European venue and logistics disruptions.
“We recognize that we are not quite there yet in Europe, and we want to get this right. Every startup faces hurdles, but we remain committed to growing the sport and continuing to improve our product. These games allow us to showcase the full potential of the IAL.”
Tom Mitchell, COO and Chairman of the International Arena League
“The IAL has currently deposited nearly seven figures in funds with various European arenas. The league is working diligently with these venues to secure the return of funds relating to unplayed games, which will be redirected toward securing alternative sites to bring Arena Football to our local fans.”
International Arena League Statement