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IFL Coaches Poll: Week 1

March 18, 2026 - The first Coaches Poll of the 2026 season has been released, setting the early tone across the Indoor Football League. March 18, 2026 The Green Bay Blizzard open the year at No. 1 following a strong Week 1 victory over the defending champion Vegas Knight Hawks, immediately establishing themselves as an early team to beat. Just behind them, the Fishers Freight check in at No. 2 after an impressive season-opening performance. The San Diego Strike Force (3) and Orlando Pirates (4) enter the season with high expectation... Full Story

Pirates Sign Defensive Lineman Zykeius Strong

March 18, 2026 - ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates of the Indoor Football League have signed defensive lineman Zykeius Strong for the 2026 season. Strong made quite an impression on the entire coaching staff at the Pirates open tryout. "Zykeius really showed out," head coach Rob Keefe said. "Not only did he perform well but he looked the part too. He had quality reps in college against high level opponents. Sometimes scouts at higher levels miss out on really good talent. This is what this opportunity is for." Strong stands 6'6'' 265-p... Full Story

Freight Travels to Green Bay for First Road Game of Season

March 17, 2026 - FISHERS - The Fishers Freight will take on the Green Bay Blizzard in their first road game of the season. After a dominant win at home over the Quad City Steamwheelers last week, the Freight will look to make a statement with another win on the road. LAST TIME OUT The last time the Freight faced the Green Bay Blizzard was on June 21, 2025 when the Freight snapped their nine-game losing streak at home with a 57-56 buzzer beater win. This kicked off a five-game win streak for them, which is how they ended the season last... Full Story

Sharks Announce New Practice Facility Located at Jacksonville University

March 17, 2026 - Jacksonville, FL - The Jacksonville Sharks are proud to announce that Jacksonville University will serve as the official practice facility for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. This partnership marks an exciting step forward for the franchise as the Sharks continue to expand their footprint in the Jacksonville community while providing players and coaches with a premier training environment. Located along the St. Johns River, Jacksonville University is now home to the Sharks practice field hosting the team's practices, training ... Full Story

• IFL Coaches Poll: Week 1 - (March 18)
  
• Know Before You Go - March 21 - Green Bay Blizzard (March 18)
  
• Pirates Sign Defensive Lineman Zykeius Strong - Orlando Pirates (March 18)
  
• Freight Travels to Green Bay for First Road Game of Season - Fishers Freight (March 17)
  
• Sharks Announce New Practice Facility Located at Jacksonville University - Jacksonville Sharks (March 17)
  
• Indoor Football League Announces Pendular as Official Highlight Technology Partner for 2026 - (March 17)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (March 16)
  
• Wheelers Fall on the Road in First Game of Season at Fishers - Quad City Steamwheelers (March 16)
  
• Freight Pull Away Late to Defeat Steamwheelers 45-27 in 2026 Season Opener - Fishers Freight (March 15)
  
• Iowa Barnstormers Announce Official Watch Party Location - Iowa Barnstormers (March 15)
  
• Game Preview: March 16, 2026 - Green Bay Blizzard (March 15)
  
• Freight Opens 2026 IFL Season with Big Win over Quad City - Fishers Freight (March 14)
  
• Pirates Sign Darta Lee - Orlando Pirates (March 14)
  
• 2026 IFL Kickoff: Vegas Knight Hawks Return, Quad City Faces Fishers in Opener - (March 13)
  
• Tulsa Oilers Start 2026 Training Camp - Tulsa Oilers (March 13)
  
• All Today's Indoor Football League News

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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following Indoor Football League teams:

Arizona Rattlers - Phoenix, Arizona
Fishers Freight - Indianapolis, Indiana
Green Bay Blizzard - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers - Des Moines, Iowa
Jacksonville Sharks - Jacksonville, Florida
New Mexico Chupacabras - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Prescott Valley, Arizona
Orlando Pirates - Orlando, Florida
Quad City Steamwheelers - Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - San Antonio, Texas
San Diego Strike Force - San Diego, California
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson, Arizona
Tulsa Oilers - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Las Vegas, Nevada
Bay Area Panthers * - San Jose, California

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• Steamwheelers looking forward to Saturday's home opener - Quad City Times (March 18)
  
• Former Arizona Rattlers player accused of leaving dog in hot car - NewsBreak - Phoenix (March 18)
  
• Tulsa Oilers football team opens training camp, looks to build off playoff appearance - News on 6 (March 17)
  
• Blizzard move season opener to Monday - NewsBreak - Appleton (March 15)
  
• Steamwheelers load up for another run at IFL title - Quad City Times (March 12)
  
• Chupacabras bring indoor football back to Albuquerque - KOBTV (March 9)
  
• New Mexico Chupacabras open practice with new players, coaches ahead of season opener - Albuquerque Journal (March 7)
  
• VIDEO: Cheer Week - Jacksonville Sharks - YouTube (March 4)
  
• VIDEO: Cheer Week - Orlando Pirates - YouTube (March 4)
  
• Football hopefuls tryout for Wranglers - Prescott Daily Courier (March 4)
  
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