The road to the Showtime Bowl has been nothing short of dramatic, delivering rivalry, redemption, and record-breaking moments as Lagos Athletic Knights and Warriors Flag Football emerged as the last two teams standing in the Showtime Bowl Series XIII.
Both finalists earned their places the hard way, surviving tense playoff battles that kept fans glued to the stands at Showtime Arena and thousands more watching online across Nigeria and beyond.
The Lagos Athletic Knights booked their ticket to the final with a commanding 13–0 playoff victory over Lagos Rebels, showcasing the defensive discipline and game control that defined their regular season. The Knights completed the regular season unbeaten and backed it up in the playoffs, sending a clear message that this campaign is about finishing what they started.
On the other side, the Warriors Flag Football path was pure theatre. Locked in a two-legged playoff clash with Panthers Sports, the Warriors showed championship nerve. After losing the first leg, they delivered one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the season. In the second leg, with Panthers leading late, the Warriors needed just seconds to flip the script.
A frantic final play sealed a 36–34 win on the night, edging the aggregate 59–56, and sparking wild celebrations inside the arena.
That result confirmed a rematch many fans had been waiting for.
Warriors and LA Knights also contested last season’s Bowl, where the Warriors claimed victory. This time, the stakes are even higher.
The Showtime Bowl final, set for December 21, will feature over ₦30 million in total prize money, a premium championship trophy, and rings for the winners — marking the biggest financial reward package in the league’s history.
The event will be powered by Sosa Fruit Drink as official beverage sponsor, with GROUPIE x Showtime delivering a high-energy entertainment experience that blends elite sport with nightlife culture.
With packed stands, massive online viewership, and two heavyweights colliding again, the road has led to only one destination.
December 21 isn’t just a final.
It’s a reckoning.
LA Knights vs Warriors. Road to Showtime Bowl complete.
