ArenaBowl XIX was the championship game of the 2005 season of the Arena Football League (AFL), marking the nineteenth iteration of the league’s title contest. The game was played on June 12, 2005 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Teams
- Colorado Crush (home team)
- Georgia Force (visiting team)
Result
- Colorado Crush 51, Georgia Force 48
Key details
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): John Dutton, quarterback, Colorado Crush
- Attendance: Approximately 15,000 spectators
- Broadcast: The game was televised nationally on NBC as part of the AFL’s television contract for the 2005 season.
Context
ArenaBowl XIX concluded the AFL’s 2005 regular season and playoff series. The Colorado Crush, led by head coach and former AFL player John Dutton, secured their first league championship in franchise history. The close score reflected the high-scoring, fast‑paced nature of arena football, wherein each team typically scores in the range of 40–60 points per game. The victory also contributed to increased visibility for the AFL due to its national broadcast on a major network.
