July 23, 2026
By Sam Weiger

The opening weekend of playoffs is a slate filled with Championship Weekend contenders, and it’s time to determine the contenders from the pretenders. Unlike past years, all four third seeds look like dangerous underdogs that could spice up the final two weekends of the postseason.

Ryan Baker

The Madison Radicals took care of business this weekend, securing their home playoff game with a 21-14 win against the Chicago Union. They then traveled to Minnesota and suffered a 16-23 loss to the Wind Chill.

July 21, 2026
By Evan Lepler

It’s always dangerous to declare bold sweeping takeaways based upon one mostly meaningless weekend. But after the UFA’s 2026 regular season concluded with a bunch of blowouts, I found my mind wandering to an idea that has been percolating over the past couple of weeks.

Warning: This next thought might offend you. 

July 20, 2026
Updated July 26

July 17, 2026
By Alex Rubin

Entering Week thirteen, all twelve playoff spots have been decided. The clear showcase game though, takes place in Utah where the West-leading Oakland Spiders will get to play a competitive warm up game against the Salt Lake Shred before the playoffs begin.