The champion under the microscope

The Potsdam Royals enter their home opener against the Lions Braunschweig as reigning German champions. After a narrow start to the GFL season, the question is how stable the champion really is.

The opening win brought points, but not a full statement. That makes the first home game an important measuring point.

A home opener with pressure

Potsdam wants to show in front of its home crowd that it is still the team the league has to measure itself against. Running back Heiko Bals was already important in the opener.

Braunschweig as a real test

The Lions Braunschweig bring tradition and the ambition to make a statement against the champion.

The Royals’ home opener is the first real test of how dominant the 2026 champion can be.