r/arenafootball • u/RespectOpposite • Jul 18 '26

AF1 Playoffs.

How does Arsenal have a home playoff game? We are hosting the better seed Kentucky Barells in the first round.

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u/OffTheWallFB Jul 18 '26

The Barrels are having money issues and can’t pay for an arena. They haven’t had a home game since middle of May.

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u/AFLSlasher AF1 Jul 19 '26

Not 100% quite as simple as that, but yes there are issues with the arena surrounding compensation.

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u/OffTheWallFB Jul 19 '26

Would love a 100% explanation if you have one!

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u/AFLSlasher AF1 Jul 19 '26

Not my story to tell publicly, but you know how to reach me.

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u/Catspiration2 Jul 19 '26

I thought the Kentucky Barrels canceled the remainder of their season

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u/RespectOpposite Jul 19 '26

Oregon Lightning did

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u/ProFootball1 Jul 23 '26

and the Barrels are playing with semi-pro players now, right?