National Arena League
| Most recent season or competition: 2024 National Arena League season | |
| Sport | Arena football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| First season | 2017 |
| Commissioner | Brandon Ikard |
| No. of teams | 8 (as of April 25, 2025) |
| Country |
|
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Most recent champion(s) | Omaha Beef (1st title) |
| Most titles | Jacksonville Sharks (3 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Right Now TV |
| Related competitions | AF1, IFL, TAL |
| Official website | nationalarenaleague.com |
The National Arena League (NAL) is a professional indoor football league that began play in 2017. As of the end of the 2024 season, the league consisted of five teams.
A team's typical payroll budget is $600,000 per season, but as of the 2022 season, there is no salary cap limit. Players are usually paid $200 per week (before taxes), and veterans can make $225 with the potential raises for loyalty on a year-by-year basis. Additionally, $50 bonus is given to players on the winning team each week. Some teams also provide housing for their players during the season.
Teams' estimated annual revenue is between $500,000 and $800,000 a year.