Austrian Football League

This article is about American football. For association football, see Austrian Football Bundesliga.
Austrian Football League
SportAmerican football
Founded1982 (1982)
First season1982
No. of teams8 in top league AFL
CountryAustria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Most recent
champion		Danube Dragons
Most titlesVienna Vikings (15)
QualificationPyramid Tier
BroadcasterORF Sport
Official websitefootball.at

The Austrian Football League (AFL) is a professional American football league in Austria. The league currently comprises eight teams, and operates on a system of promotion and relegation. It plays by rules based on those of the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Founded in 1982, the AFL is the highest tier level of American football in the country; below is a tier pyramid system consisting of teams playing in divisions I through IV. Winners of each division move up to the next level of play. The AFL is considered among the best and strongest leagues in Europe.

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