Morris County Park Commission Brings Indoor Football to Mennen Arena

2025 Season to Feature Morristown Team and Concert Series

The Morris County Park Commission is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 season of its partnership with the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA), bringing a unique combination of professional indoor football and live concerts to Mennen Arena.

Morristown’s “The New Jersey Ciphers” will host its first home game on Saturday, June 21 at 6:05 p.m. at Mennen Arena.

"This partnership is an incredible opportunity for Morris County residents to experience high-energy football and top-tier entertainment right here at Mennen Arena," said Dave Helmer, Executive Director of the Morris County Park Commission. "We are thrilled to welcome ENTFLA and look forward to the excitement this will bring to our community."

The 2025 season for ENTFLA will debut with four inaugural teams based in Morristown, N.J.; Danbury, Conn.; Fitchburg, Mass., and Long Island, N.Y. Each team will host four home games at various venues, with Mennen Arena serving as the home field for the New Jersey Ciphers. The league’s season kicks off on Friday, June 6, with the Heroes in Fitchburg facing off against the New Jersey Ciphers in the league's first-ever contest.

The nine-week season will feature 19 high-level professional football games and conclude with playoffs in early August, culminating in the first-ever ENTFLA Championship game on August 16.

The league’s fast-paced 7-on-7 format is designed to keep fans engaged, with a reduced play clock, no huddles, and the elimination of kicking -- forcing teams to attempt fourth-down conversions and two-point plays. ENTFLA aims to showcase high-caliber talent, including former Division I and III college players, some with professional experience, who are looking to extend their careers and gain exposure to higher leagues such as the CFL, UFL and NFL.

Beyond football, ENTFLA promises an immersive entertainment experience. Fans can expect pre-game tailgating, thrilling halftime performances, post-game autograph sessions on the field and nationally recognized musical acts performing after each game.

The announcement follows a June 13, 2024 press conference at the Dover Sportsplex, where ENTFLA Commissioner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed joined league officials and the Park Commission to confirm that Mennen Arena would serve as the home field for the league’s Morristown team. The name of the Morristown team, New Jersey Ciphers, was unveiled along with the team logo on Dec. 3, 2024 during a press conference ENTFLA held at the 1776 Restaurant in Morristown.

The league is also finalizing broadcasting agreements and plans to unveil the new Long Island team’s name and logo on February 21. Additional details will be released soon. For more information, visit GoENTFLA.com.

For more on upcoming Morris County Park Commission events, visit morrisparks.net.