17 Feb 2026

Quad City Steamwheelers Set to Report for Training Camp on February 26; 2026 Season Kicks Off in March

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are set to officially begin preparations for the 2026 season as players report to training camp on February 26. With a renewed focus and high expectations, the organization is eager to build toward another exciting year of indoor football in the Quad Cities.

23 Dec 2025

Quad City Deckmate Dancers Announce 2026 Try-Outs Under New Head Coach Taylor Vrchoticky

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 23, 2025) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are excited to announce try-outs for the 2026 season of the Deckmate Dancers, under the direction of newly-hired Head Coach Taylor Vrchoticky. Prospective dancers are invited to showcase their talent on January 11, 12-4PM, at Vibrant Arena.

10 Dec 2025

Yahoo Sports Network Adds Live Indoor Football League Games to Growing Programming Slate

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 10, 2025) — Yahoo Sports, C15 Studio, and the Indoor Football League (IFL) are teaming up to bring live football broadcasts to Yahoo Sports Network, the new streaming TV channel available on leading FAST services and 

13 Nov 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Schedule Release

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 13, 2025) — The Indoor Football League released the full 2026 league schedule on Thursday, and the Quad City Steamwheelers will open the new campaign on the road as they travel to Indiana for a Week 1 meeting with the Fishers Freight on Saturday, March 14. The match-up marks the first of two contests between the clubs this season, with the Freight making their long-awaited trip to the Quad Cities in July.

11 Nov 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Open Tryout December 7

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2025) — Do you have what it takes to compete in the Indoor Football League (IFL)?

The Quad City Steamwheelers are giving athletes the chance to prove it at the Steamwheelers Showcase Tryouts on Sunday, December 7, at The Ambrose Dome (5003 N Brady St, Davenport, Iowa).

Check-in is set for 9AM. Drills will begin at 10AM, and the display of native skills will conclude by 12PM.

Be sure to bring your cleats. Shirts will be provided.

03 Mar 2025

Steamwheelers Sign Historic Sponsorship with XUSD Blockchain and The X1 StableChain Platform

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2025) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are proud to announce a groundbreaking three-year sponsorship agreement with XUSD Blockchain Holdings and its revolutionary X1 Hybrid StableChain Platform. As part of this landmark deal, the Steamwheelers home games will be played on XUSD Field, at Vibrant Arena cementing the partnership’s commitment to innovation both on and off the field.

24 Feb 2025

2025 Quad City Steamwheelers Home Game Theme Nights and Promotions

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2025) — The Steamwheelers kick off the season with a bang, welcoming back their longtime rival, the Green Bay Blizzard. Fans can look forward to the return of the Midwest Bath Chuck-a-Duck promotion, exciting new on-field contests, and the Sexton Ford Sharpshooter Showdown, where one lucky fan will have the chance to win a brand-new Ford Maverick.

03 Feb 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Try-Outs March 1

By James Macklin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2025) — Do you have the speed, strength, and skill to compete in the Indoor Football League? The Quad City Steamwheelers are giving athletes the chance to prove it at the Steamwheelers Showcase Try-outs on Saturday, March 1, at The Ambrose Dome (5003 N Brady St, Davenport, Iowa, 52806).

Registration will begin that Saturday at 9AM, with drills beginning at 10AM and lasting until 12PM.

24 Oct 2024

Deckmate Dance Camp Try-Outs November 10

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 24, 2024) — Got what it takes to be a pro dancer?

We are so excited to announce our Quad City Steamwheelers 2025 Deckmate Dancer Tryouts on Sunday, November 10, at The Vibrant Arena! Tryouts will begin at 1PM!

*$35 entry Fee* Must be 18 years or older*

Register Now at steamwheelersfootball.com/deckmatetryouts

22 Oct 2024

T'Nauzhae Robinson the New Head Coach of QC Steamwheelers’ Deackmate Dancers

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2024) — The Quad City Steamwheelers have announced the hiring of T'Nauzhae Robinson as the new Head Coach of the 2025 Deckmate Dancers.

After the retirement of six-year Head Coach Mckenzy Miller this past Summer, the Steamwheelers set out to find the future leader of the Deckmate Dancers and did so with the hiring of Quad Cities native,  T'Nauzhae Robinson.

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