WFFL: Titans unbeaten in final tournament prepare for Playoffs at Ravenscraig

Tika Marcucci at Belle Vue Stadium on 8 February 2026. Photo by Chelsea Warner.

After a dominant performance at the final tournament in Edinburgh on February 22nd with three decisive victories over Cheshire Huskies (41-2), Edinburgh Rogues (60-6), and East Kilbride Pirates Red (40-0), the Manchester Titans Women’s Flag team have been fully focused on preparation for the playoffs. 

Titans Head Coach Alan Mead said "I'm proud of how the team has played this season. We've been seeing development each game day. Some new faces have joined the squad and fitted in well. Whilst the results haven't all gone the way we wanted, we have definitely got the momentum heading into the playoffs. No predictions, but we're confident we'll perform better than last year."

It’s still all to play for as the top 8 teams in the WFFL go head to head on March 14th at Ravenscraig in Scotland. Joining the Titans in the playoffs are Coventry Cougars, Coventry Panthers Onyx, East Kilbride Pirates Black, East Kilbride Pirates Red, Leicester Huntsmen, London Flame, and Sheffield Giants.

Titans WR Airnorh said “I don’t think we’ve shown our best yet, so hopefully the playoffs give us that chance. Either way, we’re excited to compete and have fun! 🙌”

The first game on the schedule for the Titans is the Quarter Final against London Flame at 1.30pm. The winner will then play the victor of the East Kilbride Pirates Black vs Leicester Huntsmen matchup to secure a spot in the final, which will be streamed online on BAFA’s Youtube channel.

Sal Fields (WR) and Sarah Ul-Haq (QB) celebrating. Photo by Chelsea Warner.

Sal Fields, rookie breakthrough player for the Titans this year, said “I’ve really loved playing for the Titans this season. It’s been my first season in women’s flag, and the girls have been so welcoming and supportive. The coaches are very knowledgeable and they’ve done a great job in helping us progress as a team throughout the season. We’ve developed so much, and I’m really looking forward to working together as a team and showing what we can do at finals!”

Drop a follow on our Titans Women’s Flag Instagram page to stay up to date.

Check out the Tartan Touchdown Podcast to hear Italian National Team and Titans WR Tika Marcucci’s thoughts ahead of the Finals. And make sure to tune in to BAFA’s livestream of the 2026 WFFL Finals day at Ravenscraig to catch all the action in the semi-final, the plate final, and the grand final!

Wishing our Manchester Titans Women the best of luck on Saturday!

Airnorh (WR) with a runaway touchdown on 8 February 2026. Photo by Chelsea Warner.

As the season draws to a close for Women’s Flag, there is still plenty of opportunity to get involved with Flag Football at the Titans. Our Mixed Flag teams have started pre-season practice and can be found every Tuesday at Belle Vue Stadium 8-10pm. We also run Youth Flag sessions for kids aged 8 and up at St Anne's Academy in Middleton 7.30-9pm. Come down and give it a go!

Women’s Flag at Titans starts up again in September but for any women wanting to continue to play football over the summer and looking for a new challenge, our Women’s Contact programme is always recruiting new players. They practice every Tuesday at Belle Vue Stadium 8-10pm and on Saturday mornings at Aldwinians Rugby Club 10-12pm. 

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Invest into the Manchester Titans with SNAP Sponsorship

Support Manchester Titans growth initiatives with SNAP Sponsorship

We’re excited to announce the launch of our SNAP Sponsorship profile! For over a decade SNAP has supported grassroots, local and regional sports across the UK by facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships between businesses and clubs to benefit companies, communities, and the economy. 

American Football is one of the fastest growing sports in the country but at grassroots level it does not yet receive any funding from its governing body or the government. Sponsorship offers critical financial support, allowing us to cover expenses and invest into our growth initiatives. From our youth programmes to our CEFL campaign, you can be a part of our big plans for British American Football by sponsoring us today!

Through sponsorship you can support us in providing a high quality American Football experience to our players, coaches, and our fans by means of the following objectives:

1. Facilitating high quality American Football events for our fans and our players.

2. Improving our live stream broadcast to increase our audience across the UK and beyond and raise the profile of British American Football.

3. Providing both essential and innovative practice equipment to elevate coach and player performance.

By investing into our club and our vision, your business will benefit from enhanced brand recognition, giving you the opportunity to connect with our club members and our growing audience to promote your products, services, and experiences. 

Learn more about how you or your business can support the Manchester Titans here.

Or contact us on sponsorships@manchestertitans.co.uk to discuss opportunities and explore your options.

Thank you for your support!

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WFFL: Titans Women Ready To Bring The Heat At Home Tournament

Penultimate Tournament For Titans Women To Clinch Playoff Spots

Manchester Titans Women’s Flag teams are gearing up for an exciting home tournament on Sunday 8 February and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Heading into the second-to-last tournament of the season the First Team and the Bees both sit in playoff positions, setting the scene for a dramatic showcase of Titans flag football.

The First Team have proven they can bring the heat to every opponent season after season. After reaching the finals last year, the aim is clear: do it again.

The Bees Team have already played more games than any other team in the league, making this tournament especially important. With so much of the season already under their belts, coming away with as many wins as possible is key to holding onto that playoff spot. 

Head of Women’s Flag and Bees player Ruth Mansell says, “This is only the Bees’ second season in the WFFL, and their progress has been incredible to watch — improving week by week and growing in confidence with every game. We’re excited to see what the rest of the season has in store for this developing squad.”

You can catch all the action at Belle Vue, with non-stop games from 10.30 until 16.30. Expect big plays, high energy, and Titans Football at its finest. If you can’t make it down to Belle Vue, catch the livestream on our YouTube channel! 

If you just can’t get enough of football, join us at our sponsor bar The Brotherhood in town for Super Bowl Sunday from 20:00.

NFFL: Manchester Titans Join National Flag Division For 2026

Manchester Titans Join The National Division in the NFFL For 2026

We’re excited to announce the inclusion of the Manchester Titans in the new National Division of the National Flag Football League (NFFL). The Manchester Titans have been a permanent fixture in the Premiership Division of the NFFL since 2018. This year they will join the Aberdeen Oilcats, Edinburgh Outlaws, Glasgow Hornets, Grangemouth Broncos, and the Manchester Crows in the Northern Conference of the National Division.

“The league’s progression to a three-tier structure reflects the growth of the game nationwide, not just within our club. This evolution has created an opportunity for us to compete at the highest level of the sport.” said Richard McEwen, Manchester Titans’ Head of Mixed Flag Football. “The Titans have earned their place by consistently qualifying for National Finals since 2018. This year, we will be competing against the top teams in the country, with the goal of once again reaching the National Finals in September.”

This step up to the National Division is not only a fantastic opportunity for our First Team, but also the Mixed Adult Flag programme as a whole. The change from a two-tier structure to a three-tier structure means the Manchester Titans now have one team in each tier: the Manchester Titans in the National Division, the Manchester Titans Bees in the Premiership, and the Manchester Titans Tridents in Division 1. There are clear progression pathways for all our players and opportunities to compete at every level of the game.

Manchester Titans Flag Head Coach Alan Mead said he’s “really happy that the club has a team in the new top level of the league” but also in the other tiers of the league, adding that “there's a place for everyone at the Titans.”

The Manchester Titans will play all their Northern Conference opponents twice in a double round-robin over four weekends from April-June, starting in Edinburgh on 25-26 April. They will also meet their Southern Conference counterparts for some cross-conference games in an NFFL Super-Weekend on 25-26 July right here in Manchester. The season will conclude at the National Finals Weekend on 12-13 September.

It’s never too late to get involved with Flag Football in Manchester! Our Mixed Adult and Women’s Teams practice Tuesdays 8-10pm at Belle Vue Stadium. Register your interest here and one of our recruiters will be in touch!

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Manchester Titans Launch Lottery

We are excited to announce the Manchester Titans Lottery is live! Yes, a real one. We got a license and everything.

The Manchester Titans Lottery is a small society lottery created to support the development of American Football in Manchester. Funds raised go directly towards new equipment for the Club to keep our players safe, provide the best practices and game days as we can, and elevate the British American Football experience for everyone in our community. 

How to play

You can enter into the Lottery with one, two, five, or ten entries per month. Entries are £2 each.

Winners will be announced on the first of every month for entries from the previous month. So if you paid for 5 entries in January, you’ll be added to the February prize draw.

1st prize: 30% of the pot

2nd prize: 15% of the pot

3rd prize: 5% of the pot

Enter the Manchester Titans Lottery here!

Titans Women Kick Off 2026

Titans Women Kick Off 2026 With Successful Rookie Session

On a sunny Saturday morning in Audenshaw last week, the Manchester Titans Women's Contact team came together for the first time in 2026. Whilst the pitch was more suited to an Ice Hockey squad, aptly demonstrated by DB Chloe, the Titans were determined to make the most of it. After a quick round of introductions for the key members of the coaching and management team, Titans new and old got down to the first warm-up of the season. 

Many of the movements seen in the opening part of the session had more place in a Monty Python sketch than on the field, but the warmup did the job, with many players starting to take off some of the many layers needed for this arctic expedition - except Bonner, who seemed to get more clothing on the further through the session we got. 

Fundamentals was the focus of the day, and not just because BAFA told us we have to. All of the players got chance to try different types of blocks, and the O-Line got the chance to show how difficult it is to demonstrate footwork after 4 months of mental reps in hibernation. The session was rounded off with some throwing and catching practice, with the sun causing some additional challenges for those on the wrong side of the field, though it was noted that the sun was blamed for several fumbles by players with their back to it too...

In all, the Titans got the chance to have a great session with a new coaching set up, meet new players, and catch up with old friends, and we're ready to get contracts signed and get into the 2026 season! 

There are two more open sessions for rookies to get involved with our Women’s Team before the season starts for real. One session today at Belle Vue Stadium at 2pm, and another on Tuesday 20 January at 8-10pm, also at Belle Vue Stadium. See you there!

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Sport England Crowdfunder Raises £10,000

Titans Secure £10,000 For New Equipment

After a very successful couple of years of high recruitment, our club is the largest it has ever been with more members playing contact football for the Manchester Titans than ever before. Our fortunate position does however mean we have had to significantly invest into our stock of helmets and pads. To help us do this, Sport England pledged to match funding up to £5,000 to help us update and upgrade our stock of American Football equipment. 

As a community club we have always prided ourselves on our ability to provide equipment to our rookies and our youth teams to lower the financial barrier to what is already quite an expensive sport. This is something we are passionate about maintaining. Our Sport England Crowdfunder has been crucial to our continued ability to do this for our members and the support we’ve received from the community has been absolutely fantastic. 

Your generosity means we can keep kitting out our players in some of the best and safest equipment on the market, bringing in new players who otherwise would not be able to afford it, and allowing our youth programmes to thrive. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to help us reach our goal. Thank you for your part in helping to make sure American Football is for everyone, regardless of their background.

A special thanks and shout-out to Louis Wong (pictured), one of our youth players, who ran a 10k to help raise funds for the club. What an amazing achievement!

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Titans to compete in CEFL 2026

Manchester Titans return to the CEFL in 2026

We are excited and honoured to announce we have been invited to take part in the Central European Football League for the 2026 Championship!

The tournament will kick off on 25 April with Champions and Finalists from different European countries competing for the title of European Champion. There is no group stage in this tournament: the winner of each game will progress to the next round so the stakes are high!

Our first match up will be on Saturday 16 May in the second round of the tournament. We will be traveling to the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva to face none other than the reigning European and French Champions, the Thonon Black Panthers. This will be a very exciting challenge for our team and we relish the opportunity to test ourselves against some of the very best Europe has to offer. 

Fellow British competitors the Bristol Aztecs - the current British Champions - host the Belfast Trojans on 25 April to see who will face Polish Champions the Warsaw Eagles in the second round. It’s definitely an exciting time for British American Football!

Stay tuned for news about the British Premiership fixtures to find out when and where you can watch us play in Manchester. There is plenty more football to come in 2026!

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New Year, New Website

Happy New Year from everyone at the Manchester Titans! We’ve got a lot of exciting things lined up for the 2026 season and we can’t wait to share these with you in the upcoming weeks and months. The first thing we can share with you is our brand new website - you’re on it!

We’ve given our web page a fresh lick of paint ready for the upcoming season and the next era of the Manchester Titans. We’ve also integrated our online shop into our main website so everything is in one place. Take a look around!

There is much more to come, so keep you eyes peeled for news on our website and on our social media. We can’t wait to create even more fantastic American Football memories with you all in 2026. 

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