Multi-Event Partnership Expands Into 2027 With National Beach Football Experiences Planned Across New England, Miami, and Los Angeles
NEWPORT, R.I., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beach Football League (BFL), the world's first professional tackle football league played on sand, today announced a strategic partnership with iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America, naming iHeartRadio the league's Official Audio and Radio Partner for the 2026 season and beyond.
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