Philippine–American Football League

Professional American football league in The Philippines

Philippine–American Football LeagueSport| American Football

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Founded| 2016
First 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.pafl.ph

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

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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

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The top four teams advance to the semifinal.[2]

Team  | W | L | Notes

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Rough Riders  | 4  | 0  | Advance to semifinals
Datus  | 3  | 1
Wolfpack  | 2  | 2
Warriors  | 1  | 3
Outlaws  | 0  | 4

### Semifinal

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Date  | Team 1  | Result  | Team 2  | Venue  | Ref.

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December 4, 2016 | Datus  | 24-28  | Wolfpack  | Marikina Sports Complex | [2][4]
Rough Riders  | 22-20  | Warriors

### Final

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Team 1  | Result  | Team 2  | Venue  | Ref.

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Wolfpack  | 20-22  | Rough Riders  | \-  | [5]

## Second season

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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

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The top four teams advance to the semifinal.

Team  | W | L

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Wolves  | 4  | 0
Cavemen  | 3  | 1
Datu  | 2  | 2
Warriors  | 1  | 3
Juggernauts  | 0  | 4

### Semifinal

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Date  | Team 1  | Result  | Team 2  | Venue

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October 15, 2017 | Wolves  | 48-8  | Warriors  | Blue Pitch Circuit Makati
Cavemen  | 6-0  | Datu

### Final

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Team 1  | Result  | Team 2  | Venue  | Ref.

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Wolves  | 24-16  | Cavemen  | \-  | [6]

## Third season

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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

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Team  | W | L | Notes

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Wolves  | 5  | 0  | Advance to semifinals
Cavemen  | 4  | 1
Datu  | 3  | 2
Warriors  | 2  | 3
Juggernauts  | 1  | 4  |
Rebels  | 0  | 5  |

## Fourth season

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The fourth season title was clinched by the Datus at the Wolves' expense.[8]

## League winners and runners-up

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Team  | Championships  | Years Won  | Runners-up  | Years lost

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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

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Team  | Year joined

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Cavemen  | 2017
Datu  | 2016
Juggernauts  | 2017
Rebels  | 2018
Warriors  | 2016
Wolves  | 2017

## References

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1. ^ "Philippine-American Football League (PAFL) – What Is Happening Six Years After? | Journal Online". Journal Online. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
2. ^ a b c d "Philippine American Football League Reaches Semifinals". American Football International. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
3. ^ "Here are the Official Teams this season". Facebook. Philippine-American Football League. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
4. ^ "PAFL Weekly Update". Facebook. Philippine-American Football League. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
5. ^ Kelly, Roger (1 March 2017). "Manila Rough Riders Capture 1st Philippine American Football League Crown". AFI Review. American Football International. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
6. ^ Reyes, Meg (29 November 2017). "PAFL Game Recap: The Undefeated Wolves Emerged As Champs". Philippine American Football League.
7. ^ Lopez, Chip (29 August 2018). "PAFL 2018: Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock". PAFL. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
8. ^ Vergara, Gio (20 November 2019). "Who We Are? Champs". Philippine–American Football League. Retrieved 13 August 2022.

## External links

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* Philippine–American Football League on Facebook
* Official PAFL (Philippine American Football League) Website

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