August 31, 2021
By Evan Lepler

Even knowing the stakes, it’s easy to forget the emotional toll of playoff ultimate. After a grueling season of overcoming adversity and advancing to this moment, the single elimination stage carries a daunting spotlight, complete with boundless opportunity and constricting pressure, either of which can carry or crush a competitor.

August, 27, 2021

Updated Saturday, September 4

The 2021 AUDL playoffs are here! The final eight teams are set—Atlanta Hustle, Chicago Union, Dallas Roughnecks, DC Breeze, Minnesota Wind Chill, New York Empire, Raleigh Flyers, and San Diego Growlers—as Championship Weekend 10 looms just two weeks away. 

August 26, 2021
By Adam Ruffner

August 24, 2021
By Evan Lepler

This Saturday night, we’ve got Dallas at San Diego at 9:00 PM/ET. The stakes are simple: Winner to Championship Weekend, and the loser’s season is over. 

Similar story one day later on Sunday with Minnesota at Chicago at 6:00 PM/ET for the Central Division crown, and another coveted berth at Championship Weekend 10.