Fight for the CEFL crown: Broncos vs. Black Panthers in the final!

Fight for the CEFL crown: Broncos vs. Black Panthers in the final!

Obere Au, Chur, Schweiz - Next Saturday, June 21, 2025, it is finally time to again: Pure excitement in American football! The CEFL final, also known as CEFL Bowl XIX, takes place in the * new stadium Obere Au * in Chur. At 6 p.m., the * Calanda Broncos * from Switzerland and the * Thonon Black Panthers * from France face each other. Both teams celebrated their greatest successes in their leagues and are still unbeaten this season. This promises to be an exciting duel. The gates for fans open at 4:30 p.m., followed by a supporting program with music and an inlet ceremony of the teams at 5:45 p.m.

The two teams have impressively prevailed in the playoffs. The Black Panthers showed their strength with a clear 41:17 victory against the Badalona Dracs in the quarter -finals and a short 28:26 success through Carlstad in the semi -finals. The Broncos, on the other hand, gave the Kragujevac Wild Boars no chance and won 49-0 before they held 17: 7 in the semi -finals against Warsaw. However, both teams have to master the increased feeling of pressure of the final round, because in the last two CEFL finals they remained without title: The Black Panthers had to give up against Paris in 2023, while the Broncos also lost to the Danube Dragons in 2023.

historical duel in Chur

This CEFL Bowl is not only a new edition of the duel between the Broncos and the Black Panthers, but also a historical encounter. In the past, the Black Panthers have won twice against the Broncos: 2009 with 41:20 and 2023 with 38:35. Nevertheless, the Broncos are determined to secure the first CEFL title since 2012 and to step out of the shadows of two lost finals (2019, 2023).

The coaches of the two teams, Geoff Buffum for the Broncos and Larry Legault for the Black Panthers, know each other well. Her past duels promise a tactical battle at a high level. The Broncos have a strong defense, but they have to record it with the active attackers of the Black Panthers, including quarterback Jose Tabora and Tight End Odell Turnbull. Among the key players on the Broncos side, Max Gray and Andre Blackett stand out, which should provide crucial points.

cefl in change

A review of the development of the Central European Football League (CEFL) shows how the competition has established itself since its foundation in 2008. The CEFL has now become one of the most important American football competitions in Europe. Starting with the first games between teams from Serbia and Slovenia, the league has changed with various participants from several countries over the years and has produced numerous exciting duels. Those who want to experience the final live can secure tickets via EventFrog so as not to miss the kickoff.

The tension increases - will the Calanda Broncos finally work with the title this evening or do you have to give up the Black Panthers again? One thing is certain: the spectators can look forward to an exciting and highly competitive finale.