The Franchise Empire
Coast to Coast.
Barely.
12 franchises across 12 states, united by a shared commitment to showing up, mostly on time, with the cooler.
Live Coverage
12 Franchises
Franchise Directory
Tap a team to find it on the map.
| No. | Franchise | Sport | Market | Est. | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #001 | BLIC SoftballFlagship | Softball | Kansas City, MO | 2019 | 11-13 |
| #007 | Chicago Softball FC | Softball | Chicago, IL | 2021 | 6-9 |
| #012 | Denver Thin Air Dodgeball | Dodgeball | Denver, CO | 2022 | 4-8 |
| #019 | Nashville Hot Takes | Cornhole | Nashville, TN | 2022 | — |
| #023 | Tampa Pickup Hoops | Basketball | Tampa, FL | 2023 | 9-9 |
| #031 | Boise Gutter Ball Club | Bowling | Boise, ID | 2023 | — |
| #038 | Philly Dad Bod Volleyball | Volleyball | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 | 3-11 |
| #042 | Austin B-Team Kickball | Kickball | Austin, TX | 2024 | 7-7 |
| #044 | San Diego Sunburn SC | Rec Soccer | San Diego, CA | 2024 | — |
| #045 | Minneapolis Frozen Pond Hockey | Pond Hockey | Minneapolis, MN | 2025 | 2-10 |
| #047 | Portland Overcast Ultimate | Ultimate | Portland, OR | 2025 | — |
| #048 | Charlotte Two-Beer Softball | Softball | Charlotte, NC | 2025 | 8-12 |
Expansion Draft
Apply for a Franchise
Submit your team for affiliate status. The Commissioner reviews every application personally, usually between innings.
Walk-On CharterDigital franchise charter + your official franchise number + a spot on the Empire map. $49 Franchise Expansion KitThe full ribbon-cutting. Everything a captain needs to declare the team official. $149 Ownership Group PackageFor teams with a group chat that is mostly logistics. Discounted roster gear included. $399
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