American Indoor Football Alliance


The American Indoor Football Alliance was a minor-professional American indoor football league in the United States.
Teams' typical operating budget was $500,000 with a $90,000 payroll budget per season. Players were paid up to $200 per game, with a $25 bonus for participating in charity events within their local communities. Most teams offered players housing during the season.

History

After the 2021 American Arena League season concluded, four members of the East Division announced that they would leave the AAL to form a new league, after league president and commissioner Tony Zefiretto had sold the league to the ownership.
The league played its first season in 2022, while the Mississippi Raiders defeat the Las Vegas Kings 55–12 to claim the Inaugural AIFA Championship.
For the 2023 season, AIFA had an inter-league scheduling agreement with the American West Football Conference. The Columbus Lions won the league championship after completing an undefeated season and beating Mississippi Raiders 55 to 10 in AIFA Championship.
In late 2023 most of the teams left to join different leagues and the AIFA website was shut down.

Teams

Teams that participated or were listed as members in the 2023 season.

Former teams

Pennsylvania Union — Was part of the original teams joined from the AAL, but then was not included in 2022 alignment. Now a member of American Indoor Football as of 2026.St. Charles Bandits — Joined from the AAL for the 2022 season, but never played a game.Texas Pride - Was part of the announced teams of the crossover games with the American West Football Conference for the 2023 season, but then was not included in the league standings.