Arena Football One has renewed and expanded its broadcast partnership with VICE TV, the league announced today, establishing the network as the home of the AF1 VICE National Game of the Week throughout the 2026 regular season and postseason.
The package includes 18 regular-season games, along with full coverage of the playoffs and the ArenaCrown championship, giving the league a consistent national television window for its top matchups.
The weekly series opens April 11 at 6 p.m. ET, when Minnesota travels to face defending ArenaCrown champion Albany.
“We are extremely excited to continue to grow our partnership with VICE TV,” AF1 Commissioner Jeff Fisher said. “This Game of the Week format allows us to highlight our top matchups, star players, and the unique brand of football that makes the AF1 so entertaining for fans.”
VICE Sports executive Josh Oakley said the schedule is designed to provide a steady stream of programming through the spring and summer.
“AF1 on VICE TV will bring football fans exactly what they need this spring and summer — fast, explosive, and entertaining football every weekend from April until August,” Oakley said.
Fisher said the expanded agreement creates a national platform for the league’s teams and markets.
“This partnership gives us the opportunity to continue to consistently showcase the very best of Arena Football One on a national stage,” said Fisher. “Our member teams have put in tremendous effort to coordinate their home game schedules so that fans across the country can experience the excitement of the AF1 VICE National Games of the Week. Our 2026 broadcast schedule will allow us to showcase the unique markets of each of our member teams, highlighting the communities, fans, corporate partners, and energy that makes arena football so special.”
AF1 Chief Executive Officer Jerry Kurz credited the collaboration between the league and network leadership.
“We’re proud to continue building on our relationship with VICE TV, which is rooted in strong collaboration and a shared vision for delivering high-quality arena football to fans nationwide,” Kurz said. “Working alongside Josh Oakley and Christie McEwen has been instrumental in expanding our weekly AF1 VICE National Game of the Week and ensuring a consistent, top-tier broadcast experience.”
The league said additional details on streaming platforms, production partners and its broadcast team will be announced at a later date.
AF1 VICE National Game of the Week schedule (all times ET):
April 11 — Minnesota at Albany, 6 p.m.
April 25 — Washington at Nashville, 5 p.m.
May 2 — Albany at Washington, 6 p.m.
May 9 — Minnesota at Michigan, 6 p.m.
May 16 — Oceanside at Nashville, 5 p.m.
May 23 — Beaumont at Washington, 6 p.m.
May 30 — Kentucky at Minnesota, 6 p.m.
June 7 — Kentucky at Oregon, 6 p.m.
June 13 — Oregon at Kentucky, 6 p.m.
June 14 — Washington at Oceanside, 6 p.m.
June 20 — Albany at Nashville, 5 p.m.
June 27 — Albany at Kentucky, 7 p.m.
July 5 — Oregon at Beaumont, 6 p.m.
July 11 — Nashville at Albany, 6 p.m.
July 18 — Oceanside at Michigan, 5 p.m.
Playoff dates, including quarterfinals, semifinals and the ArenaCrown championship, will be announced.
