In the grand finale of the Polish Football
League, the young representatives of Panthers Wrocław had to acknowledge the
superiority of the Warsaw Eagles, who triumphed 58:40.
Despite the loss, the „Panthers” can look back
on a highly successful domestic season - they came incredibly close to
capturing the Polish championship title. The final clash provided fans with
immense excitement, with a staggering 98 points scored at the Olympic Stadium.
Both teams put on a spectacular, crowd-pleasing display of football.
The Warsaw Eagles were the first to open the
scoring, putting the Wrocław squad in a tough position. However, Hubert Frej
breathed hope back into the hearts of Panthers fans, scoring a touchdown in the
final seconds of the first half to cut the deficit to 9 points. After the
break, the Panthers fought valiantly to turn the tide. Maksymilian Cybula
scored an impressive three touchdowns, while Re-al Mitchell and Will Stricklin
added one each. In the second half alone, the Wrocław team racked up 34 points.
However, the Eagles' offense was in such peak form that day that the players
from the capital of Lower Silesia could not make up the ground.
„First of all, congratulations to the
Warsaw Eagles - all the players and the staff - for a great season and a
fantastic performance in the final. They played a great game from start to
finish. On our side, we fought for all four quarters, and that was the most
important thing for me - our team never gave up for a single moment in this
tough matchup. We will do everything we can to use this result as motivation
for even harder work throughout the upcoming offseason.” - commented Jakub
Samel, head coach of Panthers Wrocław.
Despite the defeat in the Polish Bowl, the
players and the entire coaching staff deserve immense praise. Jakub Samel built
a team that - despite having the lowest average age in the entire league -
secured the Polish vice-championship. Throughout the season, the young
„Panthers” went toe-to-toe with much older and more experienced teams. The
experience gained this way could prove invaluable in the future when these
young players join the ranks of the first team competing in European
competitions.
The 2026 Polish Football League season is
behind us. However, this is not the end of the excitement surrounding the
Panthers' performances this year. On Sunday, July 16, Dave Likins' squad
competing in the AFLE - The League Europe will play their final home game. The
Panthers will host the London Warriors at the Olympic Stadium. The club is
already promising that, alongside the sporting thrills, fans can expect a truly
unique spectacle. To celebrate Polish Armed Forces Day, which falls the day
before, the game will feature a „Military Day” theme - the Polish Army will be
present at the stadium, and fans will be able to get an up-close look at
military highlights.
There will also be no shortage of a
traditional American game-day celebration. A special attraction zone will be
set up at the stadium, featuring food trucks, a kids' zone with inflatables,
numerous surprises, and meet-and-greets with the team mascots. It is the
perfect opportunity to spend time with the whole family, combining a picnic
atmosphere with military ceremony, and to experience firsthand the unique
environment that accompanies Panthers Wrocław games.
Tickets for this event are already on sale via
the Eventim platform.
Come #TOGETHER
Panthers Wrocław has prepared a special ticket
offer that encourages experiencing sporting emotions together. This season, the
club is focusing on cheering #TOGETHER - the more friends and family members
gather to buy tickets and head to the game together, the less they will pay per
individual ticket.
The most cost-effective option is the 5-person
package - the price of a single ticket is then nearly half the cost of buying
an individual one. Packages for 2, 3, and 4 people are also available.
Panthers Wrocław has also prepared discounted
tickets for school pupils, students, and seniors, as well as family tickets.
With the family option, two adults enjoy an attractive price, and children can
enter the game for a symbolic fee.