The BNL Football League is gearing up for an electrifying 2024 season! The 2024 BNL schedule begins March 9, promising thrilling clashes among six dynamic teams aiming for the coveted championship title set for July 6.
In its third year of competition, the league showcases the crème de la crème of Belgium and the Netherlands' football talent. This season, the league has upped the ante with the addition of two new exciting teams: the Brussels Tigers and the Rotterdam 010 Trojans, promising fresh energy and fierce competition.
The league is graced by the presence of the formidable Amsterdam Crusaders, the two-time defending champions, who have displayed remarkable skill and strategy in the past seasons. They are joined by the stalwarts of the game, the Brussels Black Angels, the Limburg Shotguns, and the Kasteel Nitros, each with their unique style and fervor.
The Amsterdam Crusaders, the stars of the league, have a legacy of triumph, having clinched the BNL title in the previous two seasons.
2024 SEASON IS DIFFERENT
This year's expansion to six teams not only heightens the competition but also brings in a wave of new talent and strategies, making the league an exciting spectacle for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike. The blend of experienced champions and ambitious newcomers sets the stage for a season filled with unexpected twists, intense rivalries, and breathtaking football action. Whether you're a die-hard football aficionado or a newcomer to the world of BNL, this season promises to be a captivating journey through the best of European football. Make sure to check out some of the Key Matchups of the early season.
Limburg Shotguns Head Coach, Emmanuel Lewis, had some interesting thoughts on the league's 3rd edition:
“Going into its 3rd season the BNL is growing and will reach a new height in the Benelux competition.
It will be exciting to watch and pay close attention to a ton of young upcoming talents. If you have followed the super leagues around Europe you will find multiple Benelux natives on many rosters in key roles.
This year we have an unmatched amount of young talents breaking onto the scene. I expect the BNL to be fun, exciting and full of big plays.”
MARCH 9, BNL II REMATCH
Week 1: Brussels Black Angels vs Amsterdam Crusaders
The Season starts with a rematch from last year’s championship. The Brussels Black Angels have had an entire offseason to plan their revenge. Planning is not the same as execution, which is what the Amsterdam Crusaders plan to do in week 1 as they defend their back-to-back titles. New head coach Vito Alfarez will look to make a statement in his first game leading the Cru.
MARCH 30, BNL 1 REMATCH
Week 4: Limburg Shotguns vs Amsterdam Crusaders
The Shotguns were a couple scores away from winning the first ever BNL championship. Two years later, the team is yet again a contender for the title heading into the 2024 season. Head Coach Emmanuel Lewis has been developing his roster the entire offseason, with this game circled on the schedule as the measuring stick. Both teams will have plenty of film under their belt by week 4, so this game could be a very closely contested contest, or an indicator of the best from the rest. Either way, all eyes will be on this game played March 30.
APRIL 6, BATTLE OF CONTENDERS
Week 5: Brussels Black Angels vs Limburg Shotguns
This early season matchup will most likely shape the landscape of the early BNL playoff seeding. Black Angels Head Coach Derys Romuald will have his team primed to create a division of best from the rest in the league. On the other hand, the Shotguns will be one week removed from playing the reigning champs. This game will be unpredictable until it’s proven on the gridiron.
WEEKS 7-14
There is no way to tell which games will be important in the second half of the season, so let’s wait until the BNL season is under way before making those types of predictions.
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