Panthers Wrocław
Polish American football team, ELF founding member, multiple Polish Bowl champion.
Panthers Wrocław are an American football team from Wrocław, Poland. The club was created in 2013 through the merger of two local teams, Giants Wrocław and Devils Wrocław. They have won the Polish Bowl four times and took the IFAF Europe Champions League title in 2016.
The team first reached the Polish Bowl in 2014, losing to Seahawks Gdynia. In 2016, they went undefeated and won their first championship, beating the Seahawks 56–13. After another Polish Bowl win in 2017, the Panthers left the Polish American Football League and joined the new Liga Futbolu Amerykańskiego. In their first two LFA seasons, they won every regular-season game but lost the 2018 Polish Bowl to Lowlanders Białystok 14–13, then won the 2019 title against the same opponent 28–14, both finals held at Wrocław Olympic Stadium. They also became the first Polish team to win the IFAF Europe Champions League.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, the club was announced as one of eight founding members of the European League of Football, set to start in June 2021.
The home uniform is a Panther blue jersey with black numbers, letter outlines, and vertical stripes on both sides. The away kit is a white jersey with dark blue letters and numbers outlined in orange. Players wear white socks, black helmets with a panther head logo, and black pants for all games.
- Founded
- 2013
- Based in
- Wrocław, Poland
- League
- European League of Football
- Championships
- Polish Bowl (PLFA): 2016, 2017; Polish Bowl (LFA): 2019; IFAF Europe Champions League: 2016
- Notable achievement
- First Polish team to win the IFAF Europe Champions League
Lore & Background
The Panthers Wrocław were formed in 2013 through the merger of two PLFA teams, Giants Wrocław and Devils Wrocław. They first reached the Polish Bowl in 2014, losing to Seahawks Gdynia, but dominated the 2016 season to win their first championship, defeating Seahawks 56–13. After winning the 2017 Polish Bowl, the team left the Polish American Football League and joined the Liga Futbolu Amerykańskiego (LFA). In the LFA, they won every regular-season game in their first two seasons, lost Polish Bowl XIII to Lowlanders Białystok 14–13 in 2018, and won Polish Bowl XIV against the same opponent 28–14 at Wrocław Olympic Stadium. The Panthers also became the first Polish team to win the IFAF Europe Champions League, in 2016.
Reader's Guide
Panthers Wrocław represent a significant force in Polish and European American football. Their merger of two local rivals created a powerhouse that dominated domestic play, winning four Polish Bowls across two leagues. Their 2016 IFAF Europe Champions League victory marked a milestone for Polish football on the international stage. The team later joined the European League of Football and, after a split among franchises, became a founding member of the American Football League Europe in 2026. In the AFLE's inaugural season, they posted a 10–2 record and reached the Gold Bowl, where they lost to the Vienna Vikings 68–5. Quarterback Jameson Wang was named the 2026 AFLE Most Valuable Player. The club also made history by appointing Jakub Samel as its first Polish head coach during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Did You Know?
- The Panthers were formed in 2013 by a merger of Giants Wrocław and Devils Wrocław.
- They won the IFAF Europe Champions League in 2016, the first Polish team to do so.
- Krzysztof Szyluk was one of the Polish head coaches in club history before Jakub Samel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Panthers Wrocław?
Panthers Wrocław are an American football club based in Wrocław, Poland, formed in 2013 when local rivals Giants Wrocław and Devils Wrocław merged into a single organization. They compete in the European League of Football as one of its founding members.
How did Panthers Wrocław come about?
The club was created in 2013 through the merger of two smaller Wrocław-based teams, the Giants and the Devils. This consolidation produced a stronger roster and gave the city a unified American football identity.
What major titles have Panthers Wrocław won?
The Panthers have captured the Polish Bowl four times across the PLFA and LFA eras and won the IFAF Europe Champions League in 2016 as the first Polish team to claim that continental trophy.
What happened in Panthers Wrocław's 2016 season?
They finished the PLFA campaign undefeated and crushed Seahawks Gdynia 56–13 in the Polish Bowl final to claim their first championship. That same year they also won the IFAF Europe Champions League, making 2016 a historic double-title season for the club.
Why are Panthers Wrocław significant in the ELF?
As a founding member of the European League of Football, the Panthers helped shape the league's competitive landscape from its inception. Their pedigree as a four-time Polish champion and 2016 continental winners also made them one of the most decorated clubs in the league's early seasons.
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