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Expanding Opportunities

The International Football Alliance (IFA) remains committed to providing players with meaningful opportunities to compete at a high level across multiple locations. To further align with our mission — to give players opportunities — the IFA Board has established new program categories designed to expand pathways for athletes at every stage of their careers.

Moving forward, the IFA will operate under three key categories:

  1. Professional Season – Featuring our league teams competing in a full regular season schedule leading up to the IFA Championship.

  2. Collegiate All-Star Game – Showcasing standout recent college graduates looking to gain exposure and continue their football careers.

  3. International Travel Team – Representing both the IFA and the United States in global competition against national and professional teams from other countries.

Through these initiatives, the IFA continues to build a bridge for athletes — from college to the professional ranks — while uniting the international football community under one powerful vision.

Our Focus

Regular Pro Season

The International Football Alliance (IFA) will officially kick off its full professional season in April 2026, marking a new era for international American football. The upcoming season will feature six highly competitive teams representing key markets across the United States all battling for a spot in the IFA Championship Game.

Each team will compete in a full regular-season schedule, showcasing elite athletes, professional coaching, and high-energy matchups designed to bring fans closer to the game than ever before. From hard-hitting rivalries to international player showdowns, every week will deliver intense, NFL-style action and unforgettable moments on and off the field.

The 2026 season represents more than just football — it’s the uniting of two nations through a shared passion for the sport, providing opportunities for players to advance their careers while giving fans a professional football experience that spans borders.

Get ready for kickoff — the IFA’s inaugural full season is coming this spring.

Travel Team

As a proud member of the international football community, the International Football Alliance (IFA) is assembling an elite travel team to compete around the world — representing both the IFA and the United States in international tackle football.

This exclusive opportunity allows top athletes to showcase their talent against national and professional teams from other countries in high-level exhibition games. Our roster will feature standout recent college graduates and proven professional players from across the IFA.

Join us as we take American football beyond borders — uniting nations through competition, sportsmanship, and the love of the game.

Colligate All- Star Game

The International Football Alliance (IFA) is proud to announce its partnership with Blaze Football to organize and promote the Mayan Collegiate Bowl, a premier showcase featuring top college athletes from the United States and Mexico.

Last year, Team Mexico claimed victory over Team USA in an exciting matchup held in Mexico. This year, the rivalry returns to U.S. soil as part of a full weekend football event featuring eight total games — a celebration of international talent, competition, and unity through the sport of football.

The Mayan Collegiate Bowl is designed to give recent college graduates the opportunity to receive elite coaching, gain valuable game film, and showcase their skills in front of professional scouts. For many athletes, it’s a vital stepping stone toward earning invitations to professional leagues and advancing their football careers.

Join us as we continue to build bridges through competition, celebrate cross-border athletic excellence, and bring the spirit of international football to life.

Moving Forward

Over the past year, we’ve learned a lot — about growth, perseverance, and what it truly means to create opportunities for players and coaches. Not every step has gone exactly as we hoped, but each experience has taught us something valuable about building a stronger foundation for the future.

With new leadership and passionate board members joining our team, we feel renewed and focused on what matters most: giving players a real chance to develop, compete, and grow through the game we all love.

We believe we’re on the right path — one that leads to something meaningful, lasting, and impactful for the players, coaches, and communities who believe in what we’re building. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it — and we’re just getting started.

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