LAS VEGAS — Strike Fighter League (SFL), the world’s first professional air combat digital sport, will hold its second online tournament July 25, 2026. It will be broadcast live, according to organizers.
Competitors operate from immersive virtual cockpits built around the disciplines fighter aviation demands: Precision, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure.
Developed in collaboration with real fighter pilots, the competition rewards strategy, situational awareness, and tactical execution under pressure as pilots navigate high-stakes air combat scenarios.
“Fighter aviation demands an extraordinary combination of skill, discipline, and mental fortitude, but very few people in the world witness this incredible adrenaline rush,” said SFL Founder and CEO Tim Miller. “This inspired me to find a new way to preserve and share the air combat experience with the next generation. OTS-2 is another step toward building a sport where competitors can test those same qualities on a global stage. Every challenge is designed to uphold the disciplines that matter most in the cockpit — judgment, adaptability, and composure under pressure — the same traits that have defined great fighter pilots throughout history.”
Following the success of OTS-1, which attracted competitors and viewers from 36 countries, OTS-2 will test competitors across the critical disciplines of fighter aviation — from precision bombing to low-altitude time trials and aerial gunnery— with pilots earning points that determine who rises through the league ranks, culminating in the Dogfight Bracket Finals where the top-ranked pilots go head-to-head for the championship.
The format takes its name from the World War I-era term for close-range aerial combat between fighter aircraft, company officials noted.
Looking ahead, SFL plans to build on the OTS format and host live in-person, multi-day competitions. At the heart of the league’s mission is the opportunity to unite and grow a community of aviation enthusiasts, competitors and fans — all drawn together by a shared appreciation for fighter aviation and the mastery the sport demands.
For more information: The-SFL.com
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