While there are no major American Football league games scheduled in Leeds for March 2026, you can see the American Football (band) perform live or explore local football clubs and upcoming national events.
The American emo band American Football is scheduled to perform in Leeds as part of their 2026 tour.
Leeds is home to several American Football organisations that typically host games and training sessions during the British American Football Association (BAFA) season (usually April–August).
If you are looking for high-level American Football competition in the UK for 2026:
If you are interested in "football" in the broader UK sense, several matches and screenings are happening this week:
Would you like more details on Leeds Bobcats tryouts or information on traveling to the College Football game at Wembley?
American Football (Band) Performance
Local American Football Teams & Training
Upcoming National Events in the UK
Other Football Events in Leeds (Soccer)
•Date & Time: Friday 26 June 2026 at 19:00
•Location: O2 Academy Leeds, 55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AW
•O2 Academy Leeds
•Age Restrictions: 14+ for standing; 8–14s must be accompanied by an adult in seating areas
•Tickets: Prices start from approximately £39.30 for official face value, with resale options available. Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster UK and See Tickets.
•Leeds Bobcats: The city's primary adult contact team. They typically compete in the BAFA National Leagues.
•Leeds Beckett American Football: A high-performance university programme. Their "Bearcats" team follows a rigorous collegiate-style schedule with major games often held at university facilities.
•NFL Academy: While not based solely in Leeds, this elite programme provides pathways for UK student-athletes to secure US college scholarships.
•Great Britain Men’s National Team: Will host Norway and Spain on the weekend of 17–18 October 2026.
•Great Britain Women’s National Team: Scheduled to host Germany in May 2026 for the European Championship group stage.
•Union Jack Classic: The UK's first American College Football game is set for Wembley Stadium in 2026.
•Leeds United vs. Manchester City: Screening at OutsideIn Sports Bar on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 17:30.
•OutsideIn Sports Bar
•England v Panama (World Cup Experience): A major fan event at O2 Academy Leeds on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Updated at 22 Mar 2026