2016 LFA season
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| 2016 LFA season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 21 February 2016 – 3 April 2016 |
| Tazón México I | |
| Date | 10 April 2016 |
| Venue | Estadio Jesús Martínez "Palillo", Mexico City |
| Champions | Mayas |
The 2016 LFA season was the inaugural season of the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional, the top American football league in Mexico. The regular season began on February 21 and concluded on April 3. The Tazón México I was played on April 10 with the Mayas defeating the Raptors to win the first LFA championship.[1]
The Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional (Professional American Football League) was officially presented on January 12, 2016, by Miguel Ángel Mancera, Head of Government of the Federal District from 2012 to 2018.[2]
Four teams would take part in the first season, all of them, newly created clubs: Condors, Eagles, Mayas and Raptors.[3]
All the games would be played at the Estadio Jesús Martínez "Palillo" of the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City, including the championship game, the Tazón México I.[4]
