The Wheeling Miners have announced a move to the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2025 season.

The Miners will join the NAL in 2025 with eight teams playing in eight states throughout the United States. The league brings new opponents to the Wesbanco Arena including the two longest active teams in the sport of Arena/Indoor Football And elevated resources for the team & fans to enjoy for the upcoming season. 

In addition, the Wheeling Miners have announced a contract extension for indoor football play at WesBanco Arena. The contract will extend through the 2026 season.

“This is an exciting time for us as an organization to have the opportunity to be a part of a competitive league like the NAL. Everything we’ve done this year has prepared us for this opportunity. From the great community support from fans to community partners, the Ohio Valley and Wesbanco Arena and their team. This will be my fifth season in the National Arena League (NAL) and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be back and excited for what’s ahead for this organization.” Said Coach Josh Resignalo. 

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The Miners face the Jersey Bobcats this Saturday evening at 7 p.m.

“We are very excited to continue working with the Wheeling Miners,” said Kelly Tucker, Executive Director of WesBanco Arena and the Capitol Theatre. “Our goal at WesBanco Arena is to offer a variety of events to the Ohio Valley.”

 The National Arena League (NAL) was founded in 2016 with its inaugural season held in 2017. The NAL has grown from coast to coast with eight teams playing in eight states throughout the United States. 

The mission of the National Arena League (NAL) is, “To consistently provide reasonably priced, family entertainment by vetted Arena/Indoor football teams and do so with honor and integrity towards our sponsors, fans, and supporters in the communities in which we serve.”

The Wheeling Miners playoff schedule begins Saturday, June 22nd at WesBanco Arena.

Tickets are available at GoWVMiners.com or WesBancoArena.com. Tickets are also available in person at the WesBanco Arena Box Office or by calling 304-233-7000. 

Information regarding season ticket renewal is available by contacting WesBanco Arena at 304-233-7000. Information regarding new season and individual ticket sales for the 2025 season will be forthcoming.