VFL Rulebook
Last Updated: Jun 8th, 2026
1. Overview
The Virtual Football League (VFL) is a simulated sports league powered by EA Sports College Football 27. The league consists of multiple divisions, led by the Premier Division. Each team is managed by an Owner, Renter, or Free Player.
The VFL is an online league that uses EA Sports College Football 27 solely as a simulation vehicle. No part of the league is owned within the game itself.
2. League Structure
Premier Division: 16 custom-branded teams, 16 traditional teams. Entry requires ownership, lease or invitation.
Lower Divisions: Free to enter. Use standard in-game teams.
Promotion/Relegation: Players will be promoted or demoted among divisions & conferences based on final rankings at the end of each season.
3. Gameplay Settings
4. Premier Division Team Rules
Announcements regarding Premier Division rules coming soon.
5. Governance
- • Owners vote on major changes
- • Commissioner handles ops/disputes
6. Ownership
League revenue comes from content, growth, and partnerships. No revenue comes from the EA game engine itself.
8. Promotion & Relegation
Each Premier Division coach is guaranteed 2 full seasons unless removed for violating league rules or the Code of Conduct.
At the end of each season:
- The last place team in the Premier Division is automatically demoted to Division 2.
- The national champion of Division 2 is automatically promoted to the Premier Division.
- The national champion of Division 3 is automatically promoted to Division 2.
The remaining promotions and relegations are subject to change season-to-season, but good participation and performance results in getting moved up faster.
9. Code of Conduct
Respectful behavior in all league activities
No hate speech, harassment, or threats
No cheating or intentional disconnects
Consistent effort to schedule and play games
10. IP Rights
Users do not own rights to team names/logos.
11. Sponsorships
Sponsorships apply to the league entity only.
12. Additional Violations
Rage quitting leads to a force loss and potential suspension. Replaying CPU games without approval is prohibited.