The Michigan Arsenal Join The AF1!

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Michigan Arsenal Joins Arena Football 1 (AF1)
 Commissioner Jeff Fisher Welcomes New Franchise at Official Press Conference

Saginaw, MI – [October 15, 2025] — The Arena Football 1 (AF1) league proudly announced today that the Michigan Arsenal is the newest franchise to join its growing lineup of teams for the upcoming season. The announcement was made during a press conference held in The Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan, with AF1 Commissioner Jeff Fisher and key members of the Michigan Arsenal organization in attendance.

"We’re thrilled to welcome the Michigan Arsenal to the AF1 family," said Commissioner Jeff Fisher. "Michigan has a deep and passionate football culture, and the Arsenal brings a powerful new presence to our league. This franchise is going to be something special for fans across the state."

The Michigan Arsenal will play its home games at The Dow Event Center, bringing high-octane, Arena football action to one of the nation’s most dedicated sports regions. Team representatives revealed the official logo and branding at the press event,

“I'm excited about bringing the Michigan Arsenal to the Dow Center, here in Saginaw. This is an exciting time with a great city that was built and founded on the industrial labor and the automotive industry.” Said team Arsenal owner George Bradford, “This is absolutely fantastic, but more importantly, the AF1 is one of the best leagues in the industry, so I'm looking forward to a great year, a fantastic season, and bringing a championship to the city of Saginaw.”

More information about the 2026 season schedule will be coming soon. The previous website will be under construction before debuting as the Michigan Arsenals’ official page. 

ABOUT ARENA FOOTBALL ONE

Arena Football One was founded in September 2024 and completed its first season in 2025. With eight founding members, AF1 features all the exciting and fast-paced action that fans have come to know and love from Arena Football. Under the leadership of Commissioner Jeff Fisher, AF1 launched out of the gate with a national television deal with VICE TV. Throughout Year One, there were exciting games and many memorable moments that have fans excited for continued growth in 2026.

For more information, email: cmcewen@theaf1.com