AF1 Vice Game of the Week Delivers Record Ratings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AF1 Vice Game of the Week Delivers Record Ratings; Game 1 Viewership

Surges 53%.

Nashville, TN – The AF1 is proud to announce that the inaugural Vice Game of the Week on

April 11th 2026, has set a new standard for arena football viewership. The season’s opening

broadcast, featuring a high-octane showdown between the Albany Firebirds and the

Minnesota Monsters, saw a massive 53% year-over-year increase compared to the 2025

season’s average viewership.

This record-breaking surge underscores the growing national appetite for the AF1’s fast-paced

brand of football and the success of the league’s strategic broadcast partnership with Vice.

"The energy in Albany for our opener was electric, and it’s clear that translated to

our fans watching at home. Seeing a record-breaking 53% surge in viewership tells

us that this is just the beginning of what will be an eye-opening 2026 season for

everyone involved in the AF1.

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— AF1 Commissioner, Jeff Fisher

THE MARCH TO THE CROWN: The road to glory is officially underway. Every yard gained and

every point scored brings teams one step closer to the ultimate prize. Fans should mark their

calendars for the Arena Crown Championship, taking place on August 7th - 9th weekend

(Date/Location to be confirmed), where the league’s top contenders will battle for AF1

supremacy.

VICE GAME PREVIEW: WASHINGTON WOLFPACK VS. NASHVILLE KATS: The momentum

continues this week as the AF1 heads into Week 3 . The Washington Wolfpack (0-1) are set to

battle the Nashville Kats (1-0) in this week’s VICE Game of the Week, a clash that promises to

deliver more of the "ironman" football fans love.

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Matchup: Washington Wolfpack vs. Nashville Kats (Home)

Date: Saturday, April 25th 2026

Time: 5:00 PM EDT

Where to Watch: Tune in to Vice TV for full broadcast details and live updates.

About AF1& How to Watch

AF1 is the premier arena football league dedicated to delivering fast-paced, high-scoring

professional football. With a focus on fan proximity and community engagement, AF1 brings the

game closer to the people.

Tune in every weekend to www.theaf1.com to watch every game and follow us on social media:

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Instagram/Facebook/X: @af1football | YouTube: @arena-football-one@arena-football-o

@arena-football-oMedia Contact:

Jared DeGroff - VP of Marketing and Communications

Contact Email: jdegroff@theaf1.com

Website: https://www.theaf1.com