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War Birds Bring Arena Football Back to Amarillo This Week

The National Arena League club hosts its first home game this week after an absence of nearly two years.

By Amarillo Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The Amarillo War Birds will play their first home game of the season against the Sioux City Bandits on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum.

Arena football has been absent from Amarillo for nearly two years. The return gives local fans a new professional option inside the city limits and marks the start of an 11-game schedule that includes six home dates at the same downtown venue.

Season opener sets tone

The War Birds already secured a win in overtime against Louisiana to open the year. That result came before the team shifted focus to its home debut, where it will face the Bandits in a National Arena League contest.

High school programs also opened district play with strong records this month. Amarillo High posted shutouts of 11-0 against Palo Duro and 2-0 against Lubbock Coronado to reach 2-0 in District 3-5A baseball. Pampa High School softball held off Randall 7-5 for a 2-0 mark in District 4-4A, while the West Plains Lady Wolves matched that district start.

Recent pro result

The Amarillo Sod Poodles improved to 8-8 overall and 44-40 in league play with an 8-3 win over the Arkansas Travelers on July 10 at HODGETOWN. That victory completed a three-game series sweep for the Double-A club.

Next steps center on ticket availability and game-day logistics at the Coliseum for the War Birds home opener. Fans can check the Civic Center schedule for updates on parking and entry procedures ahead of the 6:30 p.m. start.

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