29 Dec 2025

East Moline BMX Hosts 2026 World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Events

By Kayla Morath

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2025) — A reminder that East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes the World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Qualifying Events from Thursday, January 1, through Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. The event is free and open to spectators.

23 Dec 2025

Quad City Storm's Schedule December 26-27

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 23, 2025) — The Quad City Storm took three of six possible points on its three-game road trip, capping off the weekend with a 4-2 win over the Macon Mayhem. The win for the Storm was its fifth in the month of December and the team has now tallied points in six of its last seven games.

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 

08 Dec 2025

Quad City Storms' Weekend of Games, December 12 and 14

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — The Quad City Storm has split its two-game road series with the Knoxville Ice Bears and has now won two of its last three games ahead of the upcoming three-game homestand at Vibrant Arena at The MARK.

On Friday and Saturday, December 12-13, the Storm battle the Birmingham Bulls for the first time this season. Friday is Rock n’ Roll Night, featuring a post-game concert by Saints of Sabbath; one of the country’s premiere Black Sabbath cover bands.

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.

10 Nov 2025

Quad City Storm’s Annual Hockey is for Her Game November 15

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2025) — The Quad City Storm is proud to host its annual Hockey is for Her game this Saturday, November 15, against the Evansville Thunderbolts.

Puck drop is at 7:10PM.

Girls ages sixteen and under get a free ticket to the game with the purchase of an adult ticket at the Vibrant Arena Box Office.

A dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to local girls youth hockey programs.

31 Oct 2025

Quad City Storm Salute to Military Paint the Ice Event

By Brian Rothenberger
28 Oct 2025

Quad City Storm Splits Results with Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Champion Evansville Thunderbolts

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2025) — The Quad City Storm split results in the home and home weekend series versus the defending Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) champion Evansville Thunderbolts.

On Friday, October 24, at Vibrant Arena, Evansville defeated the Storm five to one, thanks to a pair of goals from forward Scott Kirton and a 31 save performance by goalie Kristian Stead. The lone Storm goal was scored by rookie defenseman, Donte DiPonio.

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