American football: "Paris Musketeers, the first franchise in France to join the ELF" (F. Dorlean)

"This new franchise is the first in France to join the European League of Football, which brings together the best European teams in American football. Our agreement with the League is for five years, but is intended to continue for the long term," said Frantzy Dorlean, former professional player and president of the Paris Musketeers, on 25/05/2023.

"France is a great country for American football and this franchise will finally give French players the home platform to develop to the highest level. Its creation, driven by ELF commissioner Patrick Esume, will also enable the League to amplify its pan-European ambitions and shed the very German identity it had at the outset. It's been two years since we launched this project and we're proud to represent Paris, with a squad made up of over 80% French players out of a total of 60 players."

For this first season in the ELF, the Paris Musketeers will play their six regular season games (see format below) at home at the Stade Jean-Bouin (Paris, FRA). "We pay a fixed rent to the Mairie de Paris and a variable part based on game day takings…