The Wichita Force was a professional indoor football team based in Wichita, Kansas, United States. The franchise was founded in 2014 and began competition in the 2015 season as a member of Champions Indoor Football (CIF), a regional league for indoor American football.
History
- Founding and league affiliation: The team was announced in late 2014 to fill the void left by the former Wichita Wild after that franchise ceased operations. The Force joined the CIF for its inaugural season in 2015.
- Home venues: For its early seasons, the Force played home games at the Wichita Ice Center, a multi‑use facility in the city. In later years the team relocated its home schedule to the Intrust Bank Arena, a larger indoor arena located in downtown Wichita.
- Operations: The Force competed in the CIF through the 2019 season. In early 2020, the organization announced it would not participate in the 2020 CIF season, citing the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic and related operational challenges. The league subsequently listed the Wichita Force as inactive, and the franchise has not resumed play as of the latest available reports.
Team identity
- Colors and branding: The team’s colors were black, gold, and white, and its logo featured a stylized “Force” motif incorporating elements reminiscent of a tornado or wind, reflecting Wichita’s nickname “The Air Capital of the World.”
- Coaching and personnel: Over its operational years, the Force employed several head coaches and rostered players drawn primarily from collegiate programs in the Midwest. Specific coaching appointments varied by season.
League context
Champions Indoor Football is a professional indoor football league that operates primarily in the central United States. The CIF’s season runs in the spring and early summer, with games played on a 50‑yard indoor field surrounded by barriers.
Status
As of the most recent publicly available information, the Wichita Force remains inactive and is not listed among current CIF member teams. No official announcement of a future return has been made.
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