Dresden and Potsdam set for third straight GFL Bowl
The Monarchs and defending champions Royals are due to meet in Dresden on 3 October 2026.
The Dresden Monarchs are scheduled to face the Potsdam Royals in GFL Bowl 2026 on Saturday, 3 October, at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Dresden. Kickoff is set for 18:00.
The matchup marks the third consecutive season in which Dresden and Potsdam have met in the final, according to the German American Football Federation (AFVD).
An unbeaten Dresden meets the defending champion
AFVD says the Monarchs have gone unbeaten during the 2026 season heading into the final. Potsdam enters as the reigning champion.
The game will decide the German championship in the effect® ENERGY GFL, the federation’s announcement says.
A recent history between the finalists
The teams also met in the 2024 final, which Potsdam won 27–21 in Essen, according to AFVD.
They faced each other again in the final the following year. AFVD identifies this 2026 matchup as their third consecutive meeting in the championship game.
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The AFVD announcement lists the GFL Bowl for 3 October 2026 at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, with kickoff at 18:00.
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