New season, new luck!
The Munich Ravens are starting their second season in the European League of Football. Just in time for the start of the season on Sunday (4:25 p.m.) against the reigning runners-up Stuttgart Surge, BILD answers the most important questions!
What are the Ravens’ goals?
With a record of seven wins and five losses, the Ravens narrowly missed the playoffs last season. This year, the young franchise (founded in 2022) wants to develop further. Coach Kendral Ellison (36) says: “We want to get better every day and develop as a team. We have a new coaching staff, many new players and new systems. This year we have a clear vision and idea of how we want to get there.”
What has changed with the Ravens?
With Kendral Ellison, the Munich football team has a new head coach. Ellison previously coached the Hamburg Sea Devils as defensive coordinator and was voted assistant coach of the year there in 2021. Many new faces have also joined the Ravens.
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Ellison: “We did a great job and hired the right players and coaches. It’s easy to say that we’ve gotten a lot better. But we hired the right people and let go of the wrong people.”
In addition, Joe Thomas is an NFL icon as offensive line coach. Such a caliber on the sidelines motivates the players. Defensive end Johannes Zirngibl: “At first it was surreal that a Hall of Famer was standing next to you on the field and training the offensive line. Even as a defensive lineman, you always want to show what you can do. That makes your fingers tickle even more, so that you can get even more potential out of yourself.”
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Who are the stars?
The biggest name in the Ravens ranks is Joe Thomas (39). Thomas played for the Cleveland Browns for ten years and was inducted into the National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame in 2023. The Munich Ravens are his first stop as a coach.
Quarterback Chad Jeffries (31), an absolute top performer, extended his contract in November. In the past season, Jeffries was the second-best player and was in the finals for the MVP (Most Valuable Player) vote.
Young and successful – that’s Christoph Nitzlnader (21/Defensive Back). The Austrian is one of the best players in Europe, became Austrian champion with the Raiders Tirol in 2021 and European champion with the national team in 2023.
Where and when is the game played?
The ELF starts on May 25th with the first match day. For the Ravens, the season opener (May 26th) will be in Sinsheim, where the franchise will face Stuttgart Surge. Kick-off is at 4:25 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ProSieben MAXX, Joyn and ran.de. The Ravens will play their home games (except for June 22nd) in the Sportpark in Unterhaching (capacity 15,000).
The Ravens dates at a glance: May 26th Stuttgart Surge (away), June 1st Milano Seamen (A,), June 9th Prague Lions (home game), June 16th Raiders Tirol (A), June 22nd (in Nuremberg) Stuttgart Surge, July 6th Barcelona Dragons (A), July 21st Helvetic Mercenaries (H), July 28th Milano Seamen (H), August 4th Prague Lions (A), August 11th Barcelona Dragons (H), August 17th Helvetic Mercenaries (A), August 25th Raiders Tirol (H).
Wildcard 31 August and 1 September, semifinals 7 and 8 September, final 22 September.
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How many tickets were sold?
Last season, the Ravens had an average of around 5,000 spectators. Currently, almost 450 season tickets have been sold, which according to the club represents an increase of around 80 percent compared to the previous season. The Ravens are expecting 5,500 to 6,000 spectators for the home opener.
What is the Nuremberg game all about?
On June 22nd (7 p.m.) the Munich Ravens will play their actual home game in Nuremberg in the Max-Morlock-Stadion (capacity 50,000) against Stuttgart Surge. So far, almost 10,000 tickets have been sold. It will be the first game on a Saturday evening that will be broadcast on television (ProSieben MAXX).
General Manager Sebastian Stolz: “Nuremberg will be a challenge. It’s not a completely new market, but it’s definitely different. We want to take things a step further than what we know from Unterhaching. The stadium is bigger and has more options for entertainment. We want to work a little magic there.”
What do the Ravens offer the spectators?
The Ravens are currently the only football team from Bavaria that plays in the ELF. General Manager Stolz explains what the spectators can expect: “In terms of sport, there is a spectacular offense and a defense that can really get to grips with things. The spectators will see some really cool football on both sides.” Stolz continues: “But it’s not just about the sport. You can come to the party three hours before kick-off. There will be a lot of colorful programming in front of and in the stadium. The plan is to entertain the people.”
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