Photo courtesy of Courtney Kramer.
Players with the Birmingham Iron practice during training camp.
Football fans in the Magic City have a chance to turn out for their own professional football squad this spring as the Birmingham Iron takes the field for a 10-game season.
The Iron — a charter member of the new Alliance of American Football — opened their season on Feb. 10 with a home game against the Memphis Express, winning by a score of 26-0.
The team, whose roster will include players from such state schools as Alabama, Auburn and UAB, has three home games scheduled at Legion Field in March:
► Mar. 3: San Antonio Commanders, 3 p.m.
► Mar. 9: Orlando Apollos, 1 p.m.
► Mar. 31: Atlanta Legends, 3 p.m.
The AAF — founded by former NFL executive Bill Polian and filmmaker Charlie Ebersol — operates as a single entity, with all teams owned and operated by the league.
The league, which has a TV contract with CBS Sports, is promising a fan-friendly experience, with a free app to stream AAF games, a fully integrated fantasy football experience and — perhaps most important — inexpensive tickets.
Single-game tickets for the Iron start at $18 and season tickets at $75.
For details, call 847-1616 or go to birminghamiron.com.
