Nationalliga A (American football)

The Nationalliga A is the highest league level of American football in Switzerland and was formed in 1982. The first Swiss Bowl championship was played in 1986. Below the Nationalliga A sits the Nationalliga B, also made up of six teams. The champion of the B division has the opportunity to earn promotion to the top division through a relegation/promotion match. There is also a National League C.

The league season runs from late March to the end of June, followed by the play-offs and the Swiss Bowl which is held in July. The winners of the Swiss Bowl qualifies for the European Football League.

2024 teams

 * Calanda Broncos
 * Zurich Renegades
 * Thun Tigers
 * Winterthur Warriors
 * Bern Grizzlies
 * Geneva Seahawks
 * Basel Gladiators
 * St. Gallen Bears

Recent seasons
Recent club by club final placings in the league:

Notable: players and coaches

 * Kevin Burke (quarterback)


 * Chris Markey


 * Dave Ritchie (Canadian football)


 * Todd Hendricks


 * Sasha Glavic


 * Randy Hippeard


 * Bill Ramseyer


 * Adam Rita


 * Tony Simmons (gridiron football)


 * Hugh Mendez


 * Evan Harrington


 * J.C. Williams


 * DJ Wolfe


 * Tissi Robinson


 * Rex Stapleton


 * Nick Gotovac


 * Clark Evans