Founded | 1984 |
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League | BAFA National Leagues |
Division | Premiership North |
Team history | Nottingham Hoods (1984–1992) Nottingham Caesars (1992–) |
Location | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
Stadium | David Ross Sports Village, University of Nottingham |
Colours | Burgundy, Gold and White |
Chairman | Grant Lawless |
Head coach | Vanden Warner |
Captain | Will Hobbs |
Division titles | 7: 1995, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2021, 2023, 2024 |
Playoff berths | 8: 1995, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2016, 2023, 2024 |
The Nottingham Caesars are an American football team based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, who operate in the BAFA National Leagues NFC South 1, the second level of British American football. They are based at the David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham in Beeston, Nottingham . The team is affectionately known by its players and fans as "The Big C" and was formed in 1984 initially as the youth team of the Nottingham Hoods before later splitting off to form its own adult side.
The club played in the BAFA Premier North in both the 2013 and 2014 seasons before being placed in the second tier of British American Football following a reshuffle of the League structure. They hold seven Divisional titles to their name having won their division in 1995, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2021, 2023 and 2024. The club has reached three Division 1 bowl games, losing in both 1997 and 2003,but defeating the Rushmoor Knights 49-9 in 2024 following their promotion to the Premiership North.