Michigan Arsenal is a professional arena football team bringing fast-paced AF1 action to Saginaw and the entire Great Lakes State.
Founded to represent Michigan on the national arena football stage, the Arsenal compete in Arena Football One (AF1) with home games at the historic Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI. Our mission is simple: deliver an electric game-day experience, create opportunities for players chasing the next level, and give our community a team it can be proud to call its own.
Michigan Arsenal exists to grow the game of arena football in Michigan, showcase elite talent from across the region, and build a winning culture rooted in toughness, discipline, and community pride.
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Michigan Arsenal competes in Arena Football One (AF1), a fast-growing professional arena football league built on speed, scoring, and fan access. AF1 brings high-octane indoor football to passionate markets across the country, and Michigan Arsenal is proud to represent Saginaw and the state of Michigan on that stage.
AF1 delivers a unique brand of football: a compact field, high-scoring offenses, and hard-hitting play that keeps fans close to the action. For players, AF1 is a platform to showcase their skills, earn film, and compete against top-level athletes hungry for the next opportunity.
Every seat feels close to the action in arena football, bringing fans right onto the turf.
A faster, more explosive game built for big plays and quick decisions.
Born in Saginaw, representing fans from every corner of the Great Lakes State.
Michigan has always been a football state. From Friday night lights to Saturdays in the Big Ten and Sundays with the pros, the game is part of our DNA. Michigan Arsenal was created to give that same passionate fan base a new way to experience football up close in an arena setting.
Our organization is led by experienced football minds and community-focused leadership that understands what the game means to this region. From the front office to the coaching staff and players, everyone in the Arsenal is aligned around one standard: earn everything.
Whether you are a lifelong arena football fan or brand new to the sport, you will feel the difference the moment you walk into the Dow Event Center on game day.
We create a professional environment where athletes can sharpen their craft, build elite film, and prepare for opportunities at higher levels of the game. From structured practices to position-specific coaching, everything we do is built around development.
Saginaw and the surrounding communities are at the heart of the Arsenal. We aim to be visible, accessible, and active throughout the year through appearances, camps, and local partnerships that use football as a force for good.
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, Michigan Arsenal games are built for excitement: music, in-arena entertainment, fan engagement, and a style of play that keeps the scoreboard moving.
Stay locked in with Michigan Arsenal all year long. We share league news, player content, behind-the-scenes access, and game-day updates across our social channels and online communities.
Links to our official social accounts and fan communities will be highlighted throughout the site so you can jump into the conversation with other Arsenal supporters.
Michigan Arsenal is proud to call Saginaw home.
Front Office Mailing Address
303 Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48607
For general questions, partnership opportunities, media inquiries, or information about AF1 and Michigan Arsenal events, please reach out through the contact options listed on our official website.
Whether you are a die-hard football fan, a player chasing the next level, or a local business looking to partner with a rising professional franchise, there is a place for you with Michigan Arsenal.