The American 7s Football League® (A7FL), pioneering no-helmets, no-pads, full-contact tackle football, continues its rapid ascent towards the top tier of American sports, with the opening of player registration for its 2021 season and expansion into 2 additional markets: Florida and Southern California. Adding these two additional divisions doubles the league’s size and gives the A7FL a true national footprint as the 2021 season is set to begin on April 11.
These 2 new divisions will add 16 teams to the league as it expands from New Jersey and Maryland and takes the total number of teams across the country to 32. These additional teams mean that the 2021 A7FL will provide opportunities for nearly 1000 outstanding college and high school athletes to live out their dreams of playing professional football and give fans double the exciting, bone-crunching action each week. Player registration for the new teams – with the Southern California division centered in and around San Diego and Florida in and around Orlando – will begin on Monday, November 16, at 9:00 AM EST. Registration for the existing New Jersey and Maryland divisions will be the following Monday, November 23, at 9:00 AM EST. Interested players should go to A7FL.COM/REGISTER.
“The A7FL re-imagines football in a high-octane package that’s already a hit,” said A7FL Co-Founder and CEO Sener Korkusuz. “For athletes who imagine what could have been, and what still could be, we offer an opportunity. And because these guys play for the love of the game, our league gives fans the excitement they crave along with new stars and team rivalries.”
The A7FL’s new divisions are, not coincidentally, located in 2 of the nation’s largest markets without professional football teams. And they represent only the next step as the league looks to add new divisions across the country. “As our online following has exploded over the years, I’ve seen a pretty consistent theme of people wanting to watch and play our version of America’s game,” said A7FL President Ryan DePaul. “Here’s the chance to do it and show the world what you can do.”
But it doesn’t stop there. Earlier this year, the league launched a successful StartEngine equity crowdfunding campaign and is already evaluating further expansion opportunities. In October, American 7s had a video showcased on ESPN SportCenter’s social media that generated 20 million video views within just one week, received a challenge from and traded barbs with New Zealand’s famous All Blacks rugby team, and took in multiple inquiries from aspiring division and team owners, including notable personalities NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and Entertainment icon Snoop Dogg. “We’re extremely excited about the response we’ve received to the league’s future direction,” remarked A7FL Advisory Board Chair and UFC® Co-Founder David Isaacs. “The level of engagement and enthusiasm from all over demonstrates not only what we’ve accomplished so far but also the A7FL’s sky-high potential.”
About A7FL: The American 7s Football League (A7FL) was created to make full-contact tackle football safer while retaining the toughness and excitement that fans love. A7FL teams compete 7-on-7 without helmets or hard-shell pads — significantly reducing concussions and other repetitive head impacts — while demonstrating amazing athleticism and creating countless viral video highlights. Founded in 2014 by CEO Sener Korkusuz and President Ryan DePaul, the league has grown to 32 teams and over 600K social media followers and recently added UFC® Co-Founder David Isaacs to its ranks. The A7FL can be seen on Eleven Sports, Facebook Watch, Twitch, and WAVE.tv. For more information, visit A7FL.COM, follow us on social media, or email info@a7fl.com.
