| Sport | American Football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Inaugural season | 2016–17 |
| CEO | Demosthenes Juanatas Jr. |
| No. of teams | 12[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Most recent champion(s) | Datu (1st title) |
| Most titles | Wolves (2 titles) |
| Sponsor(s) | ESPN 5 Anvorte |
| Official website | www |
The Philippine–American Football League (PAFL) is an American Football league in the Philippines. Organized in 2016, it succeeded the now-defunct Philippine Tackle Football League.[2]
First season
The inaugural season saw the participation of five teams: the Olongapo Warriors, Manila Rough Riders, Manila Datus, Manila Wolfpack,[2] and the Manila Outlaws.[3] Yaboye Dennis Graves of the Warriors was the Season 1 MVP.
Regular season
The top four teams advance to the semifinal.[2]
| Team | W | L | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Riders | 4 | 0 | Advance to semifinals |
| Datus | 3 | 1 | |
| Wolfpack | 2 | 2 | |
| Warriors | 1 | 3 | |
| Outlaws | 0 | 4 | |
Semifinal
| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2016 | Datus | 24-28 | Wolfpack | Marikina Sports Complex | [2][4] |
| Rough Riders | 22-20 | Warriors | |||
Final
| Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfpack | 20-22 | Rough Riders | - | [5] |
Second season
The second season saw the participation of five teams: the Olongapo Warriors, Cavemen, Datu, Juggernauts, and Wolves, the former Wolfpack from PAFL Season 1 now returning with their previous name when they were 2-time champions back in ABP Season 5 and Season 6.
Regular season
The top four teams advance to the semifinal.
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 4 | 0 |
| Cavemen | 3 | 1 |
| Datu | 2 | 2 |
| Warriors | 1 | 3 |
| Juggernauts | 0 | 4 |
Semifinal
| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2017 | Wolves | 48-8 | Warriors | Blue Pitch Circuit Makati |
| Cavemen | 6-0 | Datu | ||
Final
| Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 24-16 | Cavemen | - | [6] |
Third season
The third season of the PAFL commenced on September 1, 2018. Six teams entered the season: the Cavemen, Datu, Juggernauts, Rebels, Warriors, and the Wolves. ESPN 5 became the official media partner in this season and games were broadcast through the media outfit's YouTube channel. The league followed a single round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the knockout stage. The four teams play against each other in the semifinals for a berth in the championship game. The Wolves, the #1 seed, defeated the Olongapo Warriors in the semi-finals 63–6. The Wolves beat the Cavemen 37–20 in the championship game. The Wolves now have back to back undefeated championships with a 13-game winning streak.[7]
Regular season
| Team | W | L | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 5 | 0 | Advance to semifinals |
| Cavemen | 4 | 1 | |
| Datu | 3 | 2 | |
| Warriors | 2 | 3 | |
| Juggernauts | 1 | 4 | |
| Rebels | 0 | 5 | |
Fourth season
The fourth season title was clinched by the Datus at the Wolves' expense.[8]
League winners and runners-up
| Team | Championships | Years Won | Runners-up | Years lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 2 | 2017, 2018 | 1 | 2019 |
| Datu | 1 | 2019 | 0 | None |
| Rough Raiders | 1 | 2016–17 | 0 | None |
| Cavemen | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2017, 2018 |
| Wolfpack | 0 | 1 | 2016 |
Current Teams
| Team | Year joined |
|---|---|
| Cavemen | 2017 |
| Datu | 2016 |
| Juggernauts | 2017 |
| Rebels | 2018 |
| Warriors | 2016 |
| Wolves | 2017 |
References
- ↑ "Philippine-American Football League (PAFL) – What Is Happening Six Years After? | Journal Online". Journal Online. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 "Philippine American Football League Reaches Semifinals". American Football International. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ↑ "Here are the Official Teams this season:". Facebook. Philippine-American Football League. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ "PAFL Weekly Update". Facebook. Philippine-American Football League. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ↑ Kelly, Roger (1 March 2017). "Manila Rough Riders Capture 1st Philippine American Football League Crown". AFI Review. American Football International. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ↑ Reyes, Meg (29 November 2017). "PAFL Game Recap: The Undefeated Wolves Emerged As Champs". Philippine American Football League.
- ↑ Lopez, Chip (29 August 2018). "PAFL 2018: Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock". PAFL. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ↑ Vergara, Gio (20 November 2019). "Who We Are? Champs". Philippine–American Football League. Retrieved 13 August 2022.