AFL Returns to Conference Postseason Format
July 19, 2016 - Arena Football League (AFL) News Release
LAS VEGAS - The Arena Football League Board of Directors announced today that the postseason for the 2016 Season will return to the traditional conference format. The American and National Conference Championship games will be played the weekend of August 13-14.
"In light of the season's results, teams will be seeded by conference for first two rounds. This will enhance strong regional rivalries and make it convenient for our loyal fans deciding to follow their team on the road," AFL Commissioner Scott C. Butera said.
The Arizona Rattlers (12-3) have already clinched the National Conference regular-season title and will face the Portland Steel (2-12) on Saturday, August 6 at 10 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network) in the First Round. The Los Angeles KISS (7-7) and Cleveland Gladiators (7-8) will face in the other National Conference postseason game with the site and date still to be determined.
In the American Conference, the Philadelphia Soul (12-3) and Orlando Predators (12-3) will face in the final week of the regular season on Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET (WatchESPN) for the regular-season conference title. The winner will host the Tampa Bay Storm (1-13), while the other will host the Jacksonville Sharks (5-9) in the postseason.
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
W
L
PCT.
PF
PA
1.
* Philadelphia
12
3
0.800
916
717
2.
* Orlando
12
3
0.800
834
714
3.
Jacksonville
5
9
0.357
735
707
4.
Tampa Bay
1
13
0.071
492
774
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
W
L
PCT.
PF
PA
1.
x Arizona
12
3
0.800
1000
746
2.
Los Angeles
7
7
0.500
658
654
3.
Cleveland
7
8
0.467
806
866
4.
Portland
2
12
0.143
582
845
x Clinched the Conference Regular Season Title * Clinched a First Round Home Postseason Game
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