FAQs

COACHING

The EAFL training sessions and football teams are coached by USA Football Certified Coaches in all youth divisions.

Want to get involved? Parents are very welcome to coach in the EAFL. All training and certification is available through the league. If you are interested in coaching, drop us a line at info@eafl.ae


WHO ARE THE EAFL FALCONS?

The EAFL Falcons is our all-star team and they play in international competitions. The Falcons compete at various age levels from 11- 18yrs. All Falcons must be paid-up members of the EAFL.

In 2021 & 2023, we have played against our sister team in Singapore & Dubai against the Singapore Falcons. In 2024 the Falcons competed in the Middle East’s official international Flag Football tournament against men’s teams from Kuwait, Saudi, Egypt and more. We give our young athletes unrivalled opportunities in the region and love watching how they thrive and develop.

The Falcons have played over 50 games in 7 countries since 2014.


EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS

Tackle equipment is provided as part of the annual membership fee.

Team Uniforms are also provided as part of your membership each season. Current players can order their uniform through a link provided by your city's Registrar.

Our official EAFL Team Gear, Merch & Equipment is available to buy online here should you wish.

Please speak to your coach or one of the EAFL administrators if you’d like to purchase your own equipment to keep.

 

TEAMS AND PLAYER ALLOCATION

Players for Youth division teams are allocated by the League based on age, skill level and the team’s requirements to ensure that each athlete gets lots of playing time and that the teams are evenly balanced.

The Dubai teams are: Stallions, Barracudas, Sandvipers & Wolves

The Abu Dhabi Teams are: Capitals, Scorpions & Wildcats 

Returning players have priority to join their same team. Players will be allocated to a team within their city.

Our goal each season is to have multiple divisions with a minimum of 3 teams per division.

PeeWee Division – age 7-10
Bantam Division – age 11-13
Varsity Division – age 14-17

Your athlete will play in a higher or lower division based on their age, size, ability and approval of the parents. 


VENUES AND DATES

Fall Season (Skills & Flag Football) – Sep + Oct + Nov
Spring Season (Tackle Football) – Jan + Feb + Mar
Summer Season (Flag Football) – Apr + May + Jun

We have teams in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
We practice twice per week from 6 – 7:30pm.

Abu Dhabi – Tue & Thu at Al Ghazal Golf Club (Map)

Dubai – Mon & Wed at GEMS Winchester School, near Arabian Ranches/Global Village (Map)

All games for all levels are played on weekends at the same venue, rotating between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.


TRY BEFORE JOINING

Join us for a FREE trial training session to see what we’re all about and how much your kids will love EAFL American Football.

These are non-contact, no-equipment sessions where you can see what we do, meet the coaches, and even participate in the practice.

FEES & REGISTER

Click the Play Football tab on the menu at the top of the website (or three stripes on mobile devices)


EVENT CALENDAR

The 2026-27 EAFL season will start on Monday, September 14th, 2026.

We follow the USA Football Development model to create exciting and wholesome experiences for our athletes and coaches. This structure runs through our curriculum, rules, and events.

The football season is split into three seasons – Fall, Spring, and Summer.


FALL SEASON - Flag Football
Sept, Oct, Nov

SPRING SEASON - Tackle Football
Jan, Feb, March

SUMMER SEASON - Flag Football
April, May, June


TYPES OF FOOTBALL WE OFFER:

Fall Football Development (Non-Contact)
We focus on non-contact activities designed to teach the fundamentals of football and develop a range of skills for all athletes from beginner to advanced level. Catching, throwing, footwork, and ball-carrying, along with competitive flag football games and tournaments. We teach the athletes the key skills they will use, if they continue on to compete in the tackle football season.

Spring Tackle Football – (Full-Contact)
Full-contact, tackle football season complete with games, officials, playoffs and the Desert Bowl XIII championship in March 2025!

Summer Flag Football (Non-Contact)
Have some fun with your teammates and friends at the end of the season as we mix things up. New teams, skills and games each session.

Note: All players must participate in a minimum of 6 padded practices before they are eligible to play in a game. (Some exceptions apply, based on level of experience)

 


RULES & REGULATIONS

At the Emirates American Football League, we strive to provide a fun and challenging environment where our athletes can have an authentic American Football experience, in all aspects. This includes practices, games days, preparation sessions, team activities, and more.

Football is an intense sport. That is part of the appeal.

With that intensity comes responsibility to:

  • ourselves
  • our family
  • our teammates
  • our coaches
  • the administrators
  • the medical staff
  • the fans
  • the officials
  • facility staff
  • and, of course, the League and its Teams

To explore more in Rules, Regulations & Code of Conduct click here