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The World League of American Football (shortened to WLAF or World League, later renamed the NFL Europe League (NFL Europe for short) and then NFL Europa, was a professional American football league that operated between 1991 and 2007. It was backed by the National Football League (NFL). Each season culminated with the World Bowl.
Teams
| North American teams | Years Active | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Fire | 1991–92 | |
| Montreal Machine | 1991–92 | |
| New York/New Jersey Knights | 1991-92 | Giants Stadium |
| Ohio Glory | 1992 | |
| Orlando Thunder | 1991-92 | Florida Citrus Bowl |
| Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks | 1991 | Carter-Finley Stadium |
| Sacramento Surge | 1991–92 | |
| San Antonio Riders | 1991–92 |
| European teams | Years Active | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Admirals | 1995-2007 | Amsterdam Arena |
| Barcelona Dragons | 1991–2003 | |
| Berlin Thunder | 1999–2007 | |
| Cologne Centurions | 2004–2007 | |
| Frankfurt Galaxy | 1991-92, 1995-2007 | Waldstadion |
| Hamburg Sea Devils | 2005-07 | |
| London/England Monarchs | 1991-98 | |
| Rhein Fire | 1995-2007 | |
| Scottish Claymores | 1995-2004 | Hampden Park |
| World League of American Football / NFL Europe / NFL Europa | |
|---|---|
| Teams | Amsterdam Admirals (1995-2007) • Barcelona Dragons (1991-1992, 1995-2003) • Berlin Thunder (1999-2007) • Birmingham Fire (1991-1992) • Cologne Centurions (2004-2007) • Frankfurt Galaxy (1991-1992, 1995-2007) • Hamburg Sea Devils (2005-2007) • London/England Monarchs (1991-1992, 1995-1997, 1998) • Montreal Machine (1991-1992) • New York/New Jersey Knights (1991-1992) • Ohio Glory (1992) • Orlando Thunder (1991-1992) • Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks (1991) • Rhein Fire (1995-2007) • Sacramento Surge (1991-1992) • San Antonio Riders (1991-1992) • Scottish Claymores (1995-2004) |
| Seasons | 1991 • 1992 • 1993-94 (no season) • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 |
| Venues | Amsterdam Arena • Florida Citrus Bowl • Hughes Stadium |
| Leagues, Competitions, and Tournaments on SportsPaper | |
|---|---|
| Auto Racing | Endurance • Formula One • IndyCar • NASCAR |
| Baseball | College baseball • Major League Baseball • Minor League Baseball |
| Basketball | American Basketball Association • College basketball • National Basketball Association |
| Football | All-America Football Conference • American Football League (1936-50) • American Football League • Atlantic Coast Football League • Canadian Football League • College football • Continental Football League • National Football League • NFL Europe • United States Football League • World Football League |
| Golf | Men's: The American Express • Farmers Insurance Open • Los Angeles Open • The Open Championship • Sentry Tournament of Champions |
| Women's: ANA Inspiration • U.S. Women's Open | |
| Hockey | American Hockey League • National Hockey League • World Hockey Association |
| Olympic Games | Olympic Games |
| Soccer | English football league system • FIFA World Cup • Major League Soccer |
| Tennis | Australian Open • US Open |
