After playing two games, the season was initially postponed on March 12 due to social distancing measures closing venues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
[1] On April 13, the league cancelled the rest of the season due to the uncertainty that they would be able to play in any venues in the near future.
[2] On August 20, 2019, the Duke City Gladiators joined the IFL after winning back-to-back CIF championships.
[3] On September 10, the Oakland Panthers, co-owned by NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, joined the IFL for the 2020 season.
[5][6] The Bosselman family were looking to sell the Nebraska Danger,[7] but no owner was found before the deadline for participating in the 2020 season.