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22-579: The Stampede play their home games at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center for their first five seasons from 2009 to 2013 and again in 2024. In 2014, they played in the Giant Center in nearby Hershey . The "Stampede" name alludes to the team's home venue, which hosts the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show , and the team's colors are blue, black and white. On August 18, 2023, American Indoor Football announced

44-639: A professional indoor football team based in Corpus Christi, Texas . They started as an expansion team in American Indoor Football in 2024 and play their home games at the American Bank Center ; as of 2025, they are members of Arena Football One . The team follows in the history of indoor football in the city with the now-defunct Corpus Christi Hammerheads/Fury , who played in several leagues between 2003 and 2016,

66-840: The Cape Fear Heroes 57-42 earning their first ever title. In September 2013, the Stampede announced that they would be joining the Professional Indoor Football League for the 2014 season. After the 2014 season, on December 30, 2014, Colston shuttered the team due to financial problems and purchased a stake in the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League . In August 2023 local businessman Justin Coble announced he

88-669: The Corpus Christi Sharks from the af2 from 2007 to 2009 and the Corpus Christi Rage , who folded halfway through their lone season in the NAL in 2017. On July 3, 2023, American Indoor Football announced that Corpus Christi, Texas , would become the third city in the newly revived league to host a new expansion franchise owned by Kevin Cecil and Joseph Alvey. The name, logos and colors were unveiled as those of

110-774: The Harrisburg Stampede of the American Indoor Football Association , continuing to do so until 2013 after which the team joined the Professional Indoor Football League and moved to the Giant Center in nearby Hershey . The Central Penn Capitals played at the Expo Center as a member of American Indoor Football in 2016. In 2012, the Harrisburg Heat of the Major Arena Soccer League returned to

132-556: The Pennsylvania Farm Show , and indoor football. The complex also hosts more than 200 other exhibits and trade shows every year. The Farm Show Complex is 60 acres (240,000 m ), houses 24 acres (97,000 m ) under roof, spread throughout 11 connected buildings including three arenas. The complex consists of the following components: The North, Northeast, Northwest and West Halls add another 187,600 square feet (17,430 m ) of space. A large equine barn serves

154-569: The 2024 American Indoor Football season. The following Stampede players were named to All-League Teams: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex %26 Expo Center The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center , formerly known as State Farm Show Arena and informally known simply as the Farm Show , is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania . It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions,

176-811: The Corpus Christi Tritons. On July 21, 2023, the team announced its inaugural head coach Bradly Chavez. On June 14, 2024, the Tritons made it all the way to the AIF American Bowl Championship game, but lost to the Columbus Lions 46-20. On July 9, 2024, the Tritons, along with several others teams from the AIF, announced their intentions to play in the National Arena League . On October 7, 2024,

198-661: The Equine Arena. In 1921, the State Fair Commission was created to find a site for a new venue to house the increasingly popular Pennsylvania Farm Show, but was replaced in 1927 with the State Farm Products Show Commission. This commission would approve the 40-acre tract north of Harrisburg and later the design by Lawrie & Green for the initial building, with ground being broken by October 31, 1930. During World War II ,

220-718: The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center to play their home games in the Equine Arena. The team returned to the New Holland Arena beginning with its 2014–15 season. Boxing matches and monster truck rallies have also been held at the venue. In 2020 and 2021, the Farm Show Complex housed Pennsylvania's stockpile of personal protective equipment related to the COVID-19 pandemic . The state leased private warehouse space for

242-513: The Stampede defeated the Baltimore Mariners 37–34. After a 2–4 start, Morris fired head coach Kelly Logan and replaced him with defensive coordinator, Mike McDonald. Marques Colston , a New Orleans Saints wide receiver, held a share during the team's first season. Colston left the group after the inaugural season, citing philosophical differences. For the 2010 season, the team hired Ramon Robinson as their head coach. Robinson helped

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264-416: The Stampede to re-join their former league, which is now going by American Indoor Football (AIF). In 2012, the team joined American Indoor Football (AIF), the league was run by previous AIFA owner/CEO John Morris. In January 2012, Morris sold the team to local businessman Justin Coble, who made moves to broaden the fan base and re-energize the city of Harrisburg about the Stampede team; Colston returned to

286-521: The Stampede turn their record around, leading them to an 11–3 regular season record, clinching a playoff spot. The #2 seeded Stampede defeated the #3 Erie Storm by a score of 52–48 in the first Stampede playoff game ever. The following week, the Stampede were defeated by the undefeated Mariners by a score of 65–13 in the Eastern Conference Championship Game. The Stampede began the 2011 season by naming Bernie Nowotarski

308-443: The Tritons announced that defense coordinator Johnny Anderson would become their new head coach and the second in team history just three days after they parted ways with coach Bradly Chavez. On October 14, 2024, the Tritons announced on their Facebook page that they were left out of the 2025 NAL schedule as they were set to join the league for that season. The team expressed frustration with the league's decision to not include them in

330-808: The building was used as a training center for the New Cumberland Air Command, with mechanics bays under the North Hall. The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center hosted the Harrisburg Heat of the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1991–2003, and the Harrisburg Hammerheads of the Continental Basketball Association from 1994-1995. In 2009, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center began hosting

352-452: The medical supplies in July 2021, freeing up the complex for events. During the 2020-2021 hiatus, $ 21 million were spent to renovate the complex with improvements in public safety, sustainability, and energy-efficiency. 40°17′11″N 76°53′02″W  /  40.28649°N 76.8839°W  / 40.28649; -76.8839 Corpus Christi Tritons The Corpus Christi Tritons are

374-521: The return of the Stampede to its revived league. The Team has been brought back by former owner Justin Coble, local businessman and owner of Dazzle Sports Marketing. The team is owned by Dazzle Sports Group LLC DBA Harrisburg Stampede. They return to their original Bull Head logo and colors of Royal Blue and Gold. They played the 2024 season at the PA Farm Show Complex. The team was co-founded by John Morris and Fred Clark. In September 2008,

396-986: The schedule and were seeking different avenues to play in the 2025 campaign On November 13, 2024, the Tritons and Arena Football One jointly announced that the Tritons had applied for and were accepted into AF1 as that league's 13th franchise. They will play in the Central Division along with the Salina Liberty , Southwest Kansas Storm and Wichita Regulators . Their first signee in running back Tre Coleman . Running backs Wide receivers Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches Running backs Wide receivers Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches Note: Statistics are correct through

418-446: The team announced that they would use the nickname "Stampede" after narrowing a list of entries down to 3. In the Stampede's inaugural game, they beat an opposing team of American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) All-Stars, 46–26, in the 2009 AIFA Kickoff Classic. In their first regular season game, the Stampede were defeated by the reigning AIFA champion, Florence Phantoms by a score of 19–13. In their second ever regular season game,

440-664: The team's head coach and general manager. 2011 also brought a new league for the Stampede, as they moved into the Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) after the merger of the AIFA's Eastern Conference with the SIFL After an 0–6 start to the 2011 season, Nowotarski was removed as General Manager and Head Coach of the Stampede. He was replaced by Josh Resignalo. The following season, the SIFL disbanded, leading

462-547: The team's ownership group just prior to the start of the 2012 season. As of August 2012 Marques Colston's Dynasty Group acquired full control of the team and had continued to grow the footprint of the Stampede with its primary mission of servicing the community in the Greater Harrisburg area. The Stampede advanced to the AIF Championship Game for the second straight year in 2013, this time defeating

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484-847: Was bringing back the Harrisburg Stampede to AIF for the 2024 season. With a revamped team, return to old logo and colors, and playing back in the original location the New Harrisburg Stampede returned. On July 9, 2024, the Stampede joined the Corpus Christi Tritons and Columbus Lions as these AIF teams moved to the National Arena League as part of a merger between the two leagues. Running backs Wide receivers Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches Note: Statistics are correct through

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