Hokkaido American Football Association
American college football league in Japan
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The Hokkaido American Football Association (北海道アメリカンフットボール協会) or HAFA is an American college football league made up of colleges and universities on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.
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| Founded | April 1, 1975 |
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| Region | Hokkaido, Japan |
| Official website | hokkaido-afa |
Overview
The Hokkaido American Football Association is the highest level of collegiate football in the prefecture of Hokkaido. Eleven universities and colleges compete. The League was founded on April 1, 1975.
Member schools
2025 season alignment.
League 1
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkai Gakuen University | 北海学園大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1885 | Private | Golden Bears | Black and Gold | |
| Kushiro Public University of Economics | 釧路公立大学 | Kushiro, Hokkaido | 1988 | Public | Golden Cranes | Black and White | |
| Hokkaido University | 北海道大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1876 | Public | 11,153 | Big Green | Green and White |
| Muroran Institute of Technology | 室蘭工業大学 | Muroran, Hokkaido | 1949 | National | Black Panthers | Black and Gold | |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture | 東京農業大学 | Abashiri, Hokkaido | 1891 | Private | Fighting Radish | Green and Silver | |
| Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine | 帯広畜産大学 | Obihiro, Hokkaido | 1941 | National | 1,300 | Cowboys | Green, White, and Gold |
League 2
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido University of Science | 北海道科学大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1967 | Private | Wolves | Black and Orange | |
| Hokusei Gakuen University | 北星学園大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1962 | Private | 4,337 | Pirates | Orange and Blue |
| Sapporo Gakuin University | 札幌学院大学 | Ebetsu, Hokkaido | 1946 | Private | Crimson Knights | Crimson and White |
Former members
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru University of Commerce | 小樽商科大学 | Otaru, Hokkaido | 1910 | National | 2,425 | Tomahawks | |
| Health Sciences University of Hokkaido | 北海道医療大学 | Tōbetsu, Hokkaido | 1974 | Private | 3,053 | First Molars | Navy Blue and White [citation needed] |
| Sapporo University | 札幌大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1967 | Private | Cubs | Purple and White |
Locations of teams for the 2018 season.
League 1 
League 2
League 1 
League 2Champions
League 1 champions
| Season | Team | Record | Post-season Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Otaru[1] | 5-0 | |
| 2010 | Otaru[2] | 5-0 | Lost 2010 Clash Bowl Semifinals |
| 2011 | Otaru[3] | 4-1 | Lost 2011 Pine Bowl |
| 2012 | Sapporo Gakuin | 5-0 | Lost 2012 Pine Bowl |
| 2013 | Hokkaido[4] | 5-0 | Lost 2013 Pine Bowl |
| 2014 | Hokkaido[5] | 5-0 | Lost 2014 Pine Bowl |
| 2015 | Hokkaido[6] | 5-0 | Lost 2015 Pine Bowl |
| 2016 | Hokkaido[7] | 5-0 | Lost 2016 Pine Bowl |
| 2017 | Hokkaido[8] | 5-0 | Lost 2017 Pine Bowl |
| 2017 | Hokkaido[9] | 5-0 | Lost 2017 Pine Bowl |
| 2018 | Hokkai Gakuen | 5-0 | Lost 2018 Pine Bowl |
| 2024 | Hokkaido | 5-0 | Lost 2023 Pine Bowl |
League 2 champions
| Season | Team | Record | Post-season Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Hokkai Gakuen[10] | Lost relegation game vs Obihiro (58-11) | |
| 2014 | Hokkai Gakuen[11] | Won relegation game vs Muroran Tech (24-13) | |
| 2015 | HSUH[12] | Lost relegation game vs Hokusei Gakuen (39-7) | |
| 2016 | Kushiro[13] | Lost relegation game vs Sapporo (47-2) | |
| 2017 | HSU[14] | 4-0 | Lost relegation game vs Hokkai Gakuen (74-19) |
| 2018 | Muroran[15] | Lost relegation game vs Obihiro (45-0) | |
Pine Bowl
The champion of the Hokkaidō League plays in the Pine Bowl against the champion of the Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association for the North Japan championship.
