About Us
Our Story
The Beach Football League (BFL) is a professional beach football and entertainment property that combines fast-paced football, live entertainment, youth programming, and community engagement in iconic beach destinations across the country.
Founded by two-time Super Bowl Champion Tully Banta-Cain, the BFL creates unforgettable experiences where athletes, fans, brands, and communities come together through sport, culture, and competition.
Built for the beach. Designed for the future of sports entertainment.
Mission
To create a new version of football that can be played on any beach and where little to no equipment is needed.
Why
To attract new fans to a safer, lower-impact alternative and to deliver the most watched sport to an audience year round.
Vision
To make football accessible to kids in all social classes everywhere. Our goal is to see the BFL become a Summer Olympic Sport.
Meet the Founder
Tully Banta-Cain is a two-time Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur, and the visionary founder behind the Beach Football League (BFL).
After a dominant college career at UC Berkeley, Tully spent eight years in the NFL as a standout linebacker and pass-rusher for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers. As a vital piece of the Patriots' legendary championship culture, Tully learned firsthand what it takes to build elite teams, drive high performance, and captivate millions of fans worldwide.
Driven by an lifelong passion for innovation and sports entertainment, Tully envisioned a brand-new platform that combines the high-octane energy of tackle football with the electric atmosphere of beach culture. The result is the BFL—the world’s first-ever professional, full-contact on-sand football league.
As Founder and CEO, Tully brings his championship DNA, elite athletic insight, and entrepreneurial grit to the sand. His mission is simple: to revolutionize modern sports, create an unmatched high-energy experience for fans, and give next-level athletes a thrilling new stage to showcase their talents.
Partners
Featured On
WEEI Boston Sports 93.7FM
Our Founder, Tully Banta-Cain, the visionary behind the Beach Football League, recently graced the airwaves of WEEI Boston Sports Radio on the Greg Hill Show to shed light on our groundbreaking league and the highly anticipated Hampton Beach event. During the engaging interview, Tully shared insights into the league's mission to revolutionize football by bringing it to the sandy shores of America's most beloved beaches. He discussed the unique challenges and opportunities of playing on sand, emphasizing the athleticism and skill required to excel in this dynamic environment.
Devin McCourty 3X Super Bowl Champion
“As Tully started to talk about it more, I thought it’s a really cool and unique opportunity. The cool aspect of the beach is it feels safer for the players. But it also gives fans a chance to bring your beach chair, get you a drink that’s tropical and have a good time watching some football at the beach.”
Terrell Owens Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver
"Looking forward to taking my talents and popcorn to the beach. Getcha popcorn ready!”
Beach Football League, with Patriot pedigree, plants its flag with Hampton Beach exhibition.
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Ex-New England Patriot brings Beach Football League to Hampton Beach.
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