Expansion
Bring the APFL to your city.
We're evaluating expansion partners for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. Owned-and-operated economics, league-shared infrastructure, your city's story.
Why APFL
The Modern Playbook.
The APFL is built on what's already working in 21st-century sports.
PLL
Single-entity ownership. League controls teams, rights, and narrative.
Savannah Bananas
Brand-as-experience. Sells out without traditional opponents.
Wrexham
Story-first. Documentary content as the primary acquisition channel.
F1 / Drive to Survive
Rights-holder-controlled storytelling. Streaming-native.
Markets Under Consideration
Where We're Looking Next.
St. Louis, MO
Austin, TX
San Diego, CA
Portland, OR
Albuquerque, NM
Salt Lake City, UT
Atlanta, GA
Tampa, FL
Franchise Economics
The Numbers, Plainly.
Franchise Investment
$45M
One-time, into league treasury
Build Period
18 mo
From signing to kickoff
Year-1 Operating Cap
$12M
League infrastructure included
Shared Media Revenue
1/N
Equal share of unified rights deal
Illustrative figures · Detailed economics provided under NDA.
Expansion Inquiry