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September 17, 2025 - The Bay Area Panthers announced today that the organization will enter dormancy for the 2026 Indoor Football League season, full statement below.
A Message from the Bay Area Panthers
To our Panthers Family - fans, players, coaches, staff, partners, and community,
It is with deep respect and gratitude that we announce the unfortunate news that the Bay Area Panthers will be entering dormancy for the 2026 Indoor Football League season. This was not an easy decision, and it comes after extensive reflection on the future... Full Story
August 28, 2025 - Bay Area Panthers defensive back Joe Foucha is headed north.
After being named the IFL's 2025 Defensive Player of the Year last Wednesday, Foucha has signed a future contract with the CFL's BC Lions, according to the league's official site,
Foucha anchored the Panthers' defense in 2025, posting 54 tackles in 15 games and leading the IFL with seven interceptions, including one for a touchdown. He also earned All-IFL First Team honors and contributed on special teams with nine kickoff returns for 80 yards.
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August 26, 2025 - The Bay Area Panthers have been recognized as the Indoor Football League's 2025 winner for Best Social Media Team Award, an honor that highlights the team's commitment to creativity, engagement, and building meaningful connections with fans online.
The IFL's annual Team Awards celebrate franchises that set the standard for excellence on and off the field, and the Best Social Media award acknowledges organizations that deliver top-tier digital content and interaction. For the Panthers, this recognition reflects a season-lo... Full Story
August 21, 2025 - On Thursday, the Indoor Football League announced that Bay Area Panthers playmaker Josh Tomas has won the 2025 IFL Offensive Player of the Year award. In just his second season with Bay Area, Tomas can officially add OPOY to his growing list of league accolades.
The Panthers showcased an exceptional running game this past season and the shifty Tomas was a prevalent proponent of that. On the ground, he churned out 654 yards (4.5 AVG) to go with 23 rushing touchdowns. Of course, that is only one aspect of Tomas' dynamic ski... Full Story
The Bay Area Panthers are an indoor football team. Based in San Jose, California, they are a member of the Indoor Football League.
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Bay Area Panthers Enter Dormancy for 2026 Indoor Football League Season
September 17, 2025 - The Bay Area Panthers announced today that the organization will enter dormancy for the 2026 Indoor Football League season, full statement below.
A Message from the Bay Area Panthers
To our Panthers Family - fans, players, coaches, staff, partners, and community,
It is with deep respect and gratitude that we announce the unfortunate news that the Bay Area Panthers will be entering dormancy for the 2026 Indoor Football League season. This was not an easy decision, and it comes after extensive reflection on the future... Full StoryMore Bay Area Panthers stories below
IFL Defensive Player of the Year Joe Foucha Inks Deal with CFL's BC Lions
August 28, 2025 - Bay Area Panthers defensive back Joe Foucha is headed north.
After being named the IFL's 2025 Defensive Player of the Year last Wednesday, Foucha has signed a future contract with the CFL's BC Lions, according to the league's official site,
Foucha anchored the Panthers' defense in 2025, posting 54 tackles in 15 games and leading the IFL with seven interceptions, including one for a touchdown. He also earned All-IFL First Team honors and contributed on special teams with nine kickoff returns for 80 yards.
Before join... Full StoryPanthers Win IFL Best Social Media Award for 2025 Season
August 26, 2025 - The Bay Area Panthers have been recognized as the Indoor Football League's 2025 winner for Best Social Media Team Award, an honor that highlights the team's commitment to creativity, engagement, and building meaningful connections with fans online.
The IFL's annual Team Awards celebrate franchises that set the standard for excellence on and off the field, and the Best Social Media award acknowledges organizations that deliver top-tier digital content and interaction. For the Panthers, this recognition reflects a season-lo... Full StoryPanthers ATH Josh Tomas Named 2025 IFL Offensive Player of the Year
August 21, 2025 - On Thursday, the Indoor Football League announced that Bay Area Panthers playmaker Josh Tomas has won the 2025 IFL Offensive Player of the Year award. In just his second season with Bay Area, Tomas can officially add OPOY to his growing list of league accolades.
The Panthers showcased an exceptional running game this past season and the shifty Tomas was a prevalent proponent of that. On the ground, he churned out 654 yards (4.5 AVG) to go with 23 rushing touchdowns. Of course, that is only one aspect of Tomas' dynamic ski... Full StoryBay Area Panthers News
- Bay Area Panthers Enter Dormancy for 2026 Indoor Football League Season - September 17, 2025
- IFL Defensive Player of the Year Joe Foucha Inks Deal with CFL's BC Lions - August 28, 2025
- Panthers Win IFL Best Social Media Award for 2025 Season - August 26, 2025
- Panthers ATH Josh Tomas Named 2025 IFL Offensive Player of the Year - August 21, 2025
- Panthers DB Joe Foucha Named 2025 IFL Defensive Player of the Year - August 20, 2025
- 4 Bay Area Panthers Earn All-IFL First-Team Honors in 2025 - August 18, 2025
- 3 Bay Area Playmakers Named to 2025 All-IFL Second Team - August 15, 2025
- 3 Panthers Awarded with 2025 IFL All-Rookie Designation - August 14, 2025
- Panthers' 2025 Campaign Ends against Knight Hawks After Furious Comeback Falls Just Short - August 5, 2025
- Panthers Welcome Knight Hawks to "The Jungle" in Conference Semifinal - August 2, 2025
- Panthers Announce Halftime Performance by Stunnaman02 Featuring Exclusive Playoff Anthem "1-0" - August 1, 2025
- 3 Panthers from 2023 Title Hunt Second Championship with Bay Area - July 30, 2025
- Panthers Draw First-Round Bid with Vegas as 2025 IFL Playoff Bracket Solidifies - July 28, 2025
- Panthers Sink Pirates, 45-30, Finish Regular Season with IFL's Best Record - July 25, 2025
- Panthers Travel to Pirates in 2025 Regular Season Finale - July 24, 2025
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League: Indoor Football LeagueHome: San Jose, California
Class: Indoor
Website: Bay Area Panthers site
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| Sun., Aug 3 | L | Vegas 36 at Bay Area 31 (Playoff) | Final |
| Fri., Jul 25 | W | Bay Area 45 at Massachusetts 30 | Final |
| Sat., Jul 19 | W | Bay Area 49 at Tucson 24 | Final |
| Fri., Jul 11 | W | Vegas 54 at Bay Area 55 | Final |
| Mon., Jul 7 | L | Bay Area 38 at San Diego 46 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 28 | W | Bay Area 41 at Northern Arizona 30 | Final |
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Bay Area Panthers Headlines
- Bay Area Panthers to pause operations in Indoor Football League - IFL San Jose Mercury News (September 18)
- VIDEO: Bay Area Panthers at Massachusetts Pirates - IFL YouTube (July 28)
- Massachusetts Pirates fall to Bay Area in season finale - IFL Lowell Sun (July 26)
- VIDEO: Bay Area Panthers at Tucson Sugar Skulls - IFL YouTube (July 21)
- Tucson Sugar Skulls drop home finale to Bay Area, eliminated from IFL playoff contention - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 20)
- Photos: The Sugar Skulls drop out of the playoff race falling 49-24 to Bay Area Panthers, IFL action - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 20)
- VIDEO: Bay Area Panthers at San Diego Strike Force - IFL YouTube (July 8)
- VIDEO: Bay Area Panthers at NAZ Wranglers - IFL YouTube (June 30)
- VIDEO: Behind the Walls - Josh Jones - IFL YouTube (June 30)
- Wranglers collapse to Panthers in second half, 41-30 - IFL Prescott Daily Courier (June 29)
- VIDEO: Bay Area Panthers at Vegas Knight Hawks - IFL YouTube (June 16)
- VIDEO: Bay Area Panthers at San Antonio Gunslingers - IFL YouTube (May 27)
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