League sets divisions for 2026, playoff format

The Simulation Football League goes into to 2026, Season 26 with a renewed commitment to competition and longevity, releasing its divisional alignment for next season.

Baltimore, Sin City, Denver and Charleston have folded - the latter with new lease on life by way of Nashville's purchase and relocation to Miami, Queen City moved to Anchorage and Birmingham was welcomed in as an expansion team giving us the final tally of 21 teams competing in Season 26.

The SFL had 21 teams competing from Season 11-13 and 20 teams in Season 14 during its first rebirth period seven years ago - the league had a national television contract from 2019-2022. 

Emphasizing quality over quantity this off-season, the league is ready for the next chapter.

Ten teams will make the playoffs next season in a new and improved format:

• Each division winner is guaranteed a top four seed and a Quarterfinal home playoff game.
• The top two teams from each division will receive a first round bye.
• The best four records who do not finish in the top two in their division will compete as the 7-10 seeds in the Wild Card round.

Season 26's Salary Cap is set at 61 million and the roster minimum is 26 players. OL/ST coaches do not count towards that roster minimum, but do count towards the salary cap. The off-season event schedule will be released on Thursday December 4.