Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

by Scott Sigler

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The GFL is a "Space Opera" series of books described as STAR WARS meets THE BLINDSIDE meets THE GODFATHER. Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of "Any Given Sunday" with the space opera style of "Star Wars" and the criminal underworld of "The Godfather." Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated. This multi-part scifi/crime/sports mashup follows a professional American football team across a far-future galaxy. Travel to new worlds, meet new races, and put their quarterback into the dirt. Each novel and novella in the series is or will have its own season, so be sure to start from the beginning. Season 1: THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | 27 episodes Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field." Season 2: TITLE FIGHT (GFL Novella I) | 10 episodes Season 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodes Season 4: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | 36 episodes Season 5: THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | 16 episodes Season 6: THE DETECTIVE (GFL Novella III) | 10 episodes Season 7: THE REPORTER (GFL Novella IV) | 12 episodes Season 8: THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | 38 episodes Season 9: THE REEF (GFL Novella V) | 13 episodes Season 10: THE CHAMPION (GFL Book V) | 39 episodes Season 11: THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | 33 episodes Next Season: THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) Written and Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar Engineered by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Consultation by Evo Terra For more from Scott Sigler, please visit https://scottsigler.com

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THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 13

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Quentin’s and Becca’s big day isn’t over yet, not until Q has a heart-to-heart with a former member of the Zoroastrian Guild. Frederico Esteban Giuseppe Gonzaga is workin

Sep 4
26 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 12

Gredok is beset by enemies on all sides. How does he protect himself when he sleeps? Quentin’s whipsaw life brings yet another first-time event — and, for this one, hopef

Aug 28
38 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 11

Quentin has received news that will change his life forever — he’s going to be a father. With someone out to murder him, what can he do to protect his new family and hims

Aug 21
33 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 10

While at Doc Ganagatti’s clinic in New York City on Earth, Quentin, Becca, and Choto narrowly avoided an assassination attempt. Choto was severely wounded. Fred spirited

Aug 14
28 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 9

Quentin finds out if his arm can be fixed or if he’s done on the gridiron, but there are far larger problems afoot. His life is about to change in a big, big way. Writt

Aug 7
35 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 8

In Book V, THE CHAMPION, Doc Patah told Quentin that his throwing arm’s nerve damage was too severe to be repaired and that his gridiron career was over. Quentin threaten

Jul 31
30 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 7

As Quentin deals with the loss of one powerful Quyth Leader, another, one even more powerful, enters his life. Will this new relationship prove as significant as the old?

Jul 24
38 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 6

Hokor the Hookchest, coach of the Ionath Krakens, was killed in an assassination attempt of Krakens quarterback Quentin Barnes. Hokor was the reason Barnes was signed to

Jul 17
31 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 5

Gredok the Splithead learns of a deep betrayal from beyond. When he wants payback, who will bear the brunt of his rage? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced

Jul 10
30 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 4

Quentin deals with a staggering loss and contemplates a life without football. Can the Wrecka help him through? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Stev

Jul 3
26 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 3

Coach Hokor’s departure has left the Krakens organization in shock, and no one is affected more than Quentin Barnes. The young QB hasn’t fully grasped the reality of the

Jun 26
29 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 2

If Quentin Barnes can no longer play ball, he will face the wrath of Gredok the Splithead. Just how bad is Quentin’s arm injury? Is his career over? He is about to find o

Jun 19
34 min

THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 1

For Quentin Barnes and the Ionath Krakens, only a few days have passed since the events of THE CHAMPION. We dive right back into the GLF with Book VI, THE GANGSTER. Wri

Jun 12
29 min

THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | Q & A Pt. 2

Round 2 of our Col. Sanders-approved Q&A episodes for THE STONE WOLVES. Original recipe, man, not them newfangled Fake Colonels. Written by Scott Sigler and J.C. Hutchi

Jun 5
1 h 36 min

THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | Q & A Pt. 1

Round 1 of our oh-so-sexy Q & A episodes for THE STONE WOLVES. We answer all dem Junkie questions. Spoiler alert, yo! Written by Scott Sigler and J.C. Hutchins Perfor

May 29
1 h 24 min

Next in the GFL series: THE GANGSTER

That's all for THE STONE WOLVES! Hope you enjoyed GFL Novella VI. Up next for the Galactic Football League is the sixth novel, THE GANGSTER! Before Episode 1, there is so

May 27
1 min

THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | Ep. 33

Our story comes to a close. The galactic balance of power has shifted, with ominous portents of war. The Olorun survivors lick their wounds and try to figure out what com

May 22
35 min

THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | Ep. 32

The surviving members of the Olorun crew leave the horror of MT-734 behind, but take with them a souvenir that could change the course of history. Written by Scott Sigl

May 15
21 min

THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | Ep. 31

The Cruncher’s gravity field is black-holing Thorne’s secret facility. Air is streaming out through a growing hole in the ceiling. If the Killer’s team doesn’t move fast,

May 8
35 min

THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | Ep. 30

Cillian crashed Thorne’s party and has the Virmada operative dead to rights, but can he finish the job and put an Orphanmaker bullet through his bitter enemy? Written b

May 1
39 min

Chart positions

Where Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 5, 2026).

#156 ▲ 18 Fiction US

#41 ▲ 3 Science Fiction US

What listeners say

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Amazing world building, deep charters crazy in depth easy to follow plot! All in all worth EVERY MINUTE! Scott Siglers novels/ short stories are ALL worth a read or listen! He has never let me down! And every time I re-read or listen I find a new tidbit of info that just increases my love for his work! Keep up the excellent work Mr. sigler! Always waiting for what you have next!

Sexyyeti · Aug 2024

This story takes fantasy football to a whole other level. Whole it has nothing to do with NFL fantasy Football, Scott’s imagination drops you into a fantasy world of football far into the future! I love the story and listened to the (20+ episode) first season in 3 days.

Rory OG · Jan 2024

I have read almost everything Scott Sigler has written but I never tried the Galactic Football Leauge. Boy was I stupid! This is fantastic stuff. The story is fantastic so much more than just football. Highly creative take and what the NFL would be like a couple hundred years in the future. But the thing that sets this apart is the production! All species have unique accents and Scott is absolutely outstanding in his narration! Just give this a try and you will not be able to put it down!

Orgoprof · Dec 2023

Sigler is writing what he knows - football. And using it as context for a bigger journey of growth, bigotry, and a man finding himself in a world much larger than he ever could have thought There’s a ton of world building, but Sigler is able to work the exposition in through fun and engaging ways Production is also stellar. Game sounds and excellent acting choices by the author who also reads it meant for a very immersive listening experience

AvIaVi · Mar 2021

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