Paris Lights
| Paris Lights | |||
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| General information | |||
| Founded | 2026 | ||
| Headquartered |  Paris, France | ||
| Colors | Gold, cream, black, white | ||
| Personnel | |||
| General manager | Frantzy Dorlean[1] | ||
| Head coach | David Shelton | ||
| Team history | |||
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| League / conference affiliations | |||
American Football League Europe (2026–present)
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The Paris Lights is an American football team based in Paris, France. The Lights compete in the American Football League Europe (AFLE).
History
[edit]On 18 December 2025, the American Football League Europe (AFLE) announced the creation of a new Paris-based franchise ahead of the league's inaugural 2026 season, in direct competition with the Paris Musketeers of the European Football Alliance. The project was spearheaded by former Musketeers executives Frantzy Dorlean and Marc-Angelo Soumah under the provisional name of Paris American Football Team.[2][3][4] The Lights name, logo, and colors were unveiled on Super Bowl Sunday on 8 February 2026, becoming the sixth franchise to officially join the league.[5][6] On 24 February, it was announced that former Canadian Football League (CFL) player David Shelton would serve as the Lights' first head coach.[7]
The Lights made their on-field debut on 30 May 2026, defeating the Firenze Red Lions 30-8.[8]
Stadium
[edit]The Paris Lights split their home games between the Complexe Sportif de l’Île-des-Vannes in L'Île-Saint-Denis, Stade Robert Barran in Houilles, and Vélodrome Jacques Anquetil.[9]
See also
[edit]- Paris Musketeers, a professional American Football team competing in the European Football Alliance
References
[edit]- ↑ ""We're building something special"Frantzy Dorlean shaping the identity of the Paris Lights". American Football League Europe. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Llewellyn, Craig (18 December 2025). "AFLE CONFIRMS PARIS TEAM". Gridiron Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "AFLE: Neues American-Football-Projekt in Paris angekündigt". FootBowl.eu (in German). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Champagne, Romain (18 December 2025). "American football: Paris is preparing to enter a new era with the creation of a new franchise". DAZN News. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Llewellyn, Craig (8 February 2026). "PARIS AFLE TEAM SEES LIGHT OF DAY". Gridiron Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Caignard, Nelson (8 February 2026). "L'AFLE a son équipe parisienne : les Paris Lights". Touchdown Actu (in French). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "David Shelton Sr named first head coach in Paris Lights history". American Football League Europe. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Paris Lights Claim Historic First Win Over Firenze Red Lions". www.aflepro.com. 30 May 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Paris Lights Reveal Venue for Historic First-Ever Home Game – Free Admission for All Fans". www.aflepro.com. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.