On October 1, 2025, the opening event and the first match of the new indoor football league "Media League" took place in the Oskar Kalpak Hall, well - on March 3, 2026, in the Iecava Sports Hall with an impressive result and genuine joy of the winners - it has ended. There was a real festive atmosphere in the stands - the audience was greeted by music, a dance performance, a real spirit of competition and the score 2:1.
During the season, eight teams participated in the tournament, playing a full-fledged regular and playoff stage. In total, seven rounds and dozens of games were played, in which there was no lack of either productive matches or decisive turning points in the last minutes. The games took place in several sports halls in Latvia, gathering both local fans and supporters of teams from other cities. In addition, the final matches could be followed in live broadcasts, which are still available on the "Media League" YouTube account.
During the regular season, the teams showed stability and not giving up, while in the playoffs, they showed character and the ability to adapt in moments when every moment could become decisive. The game for the bronze medal of the "Media League" was played on March 1, and the third place was won by Offside FC with a convincing victory, which beat the Barons Legions team with a result of 5:0, leaving the opponents dry and the spectators on pause. From the first minutes, Offside FC demonstrated a purposeful and disciplined performance, controlling the pace of the game and effectively realizing their goalscoring opportunities.
Helvi Jokst (coach of the bronze winners "Offside FC"): "We entered the league with the idea of simply playing indoor football with our friends, but quite quickly it turned into the ambition to fight for medals. Of course, it's a pity that we didn't manage to get to the finals, but as I told the guys, we have nothing to worry about. We've only been playing indoor football seriously for half a year, and the main thing is the progress that was clearly visible during the season. We're happy for what we won." bronze and for reviving the indoor football atmosphere in Tukum - on Sunday evenings people had a place to come together and enjoy the game. We will definitely come back next season with new goals and even more motivation."
In the final game, the two most stable teams of this season met - USB/HUSKY and TFK Lions.
In an exciting and intense battle in which both teams showed fighting spirit and unwillingness to concede, the game remained intriguing for a long time. The first half was scoreless, with teams carefully looking for opportunities to beat the opposition's defense. In the second half, the game became more open, and USB/HUSKY proved to be more accurate in the decisive moments, which celebrated the victory with the result 2:1. With this success, the team became the first "Media League" champions, while TFK Lions ended the season in honorable second place.
After the final whistle, the pitch was filled with emotions - players, fans and organizers celebrated the end of the first season of the first "Media League" together, medals were presented, the season's most productive player Raivo Radziņš and the best goalkeeper Raivo Vaivods were awarded, and USB/HUSKY received the champion's cup, which symbolically crowned the winners of this season, for the first time.
First place winner USB/HUSKY Kaspars Grieķeris on the victory: ,,We were able to win mainly because of the joy of football. It was dedication, it was skill and it was our team that won – we did it!” When asked about the team's future plans, he adds: "For now, we are happy, we are in high spirits." You have to seize this moment, you don't have to think all the time only about the future - you have to live in this moment, and if we have won, then you just have to enjoy it!"
Alex Besprozvanny, coach of silver medal winners TFK Lions: Overall, we can be satisfied. It was our first participation in the "Media League", the beginning was not easy, but with each game the team became more united and confident. It also helped to go to the final. In the course of the season, they managed to achieve a six-game winning streak, which is one of the league's records. This shows that the team found its rhythm and was able to play more consistently in the second half of the season. Of course, we wanted a different result in the final, but also the 2nd place is a valuable experience and a good basis for the next year. We thank the league organizers for the tournament and the atmosphere, as well as all the teams for interesting and fair games. I think that this project has a good potential to grow in the future."
The final game became the culmination of the season not only on the field, but also in the stands - songs, shouts and good wishes could be heard in the voices of the smallest supporters, that is, every day some of the TFK Lions players train the young footballers, which gave this evening a special meaning. Before the game, the team's goalkeeper Hugo Patriks Vitols, who warmed up for the game by leading the training session, emphasized the importance of the presence of the new generation: "It's a huge support when you see the kids you coach in the stands. They give you extra energy and remind you why we play at all. At the same time, it also imposes responsibility - you have to play honestly and smartly, because they watch and learn from what they see on the field."
This season showed that "Media League" is more than a tournament - it is an environment where the game of sports connects people and builds a community. Each time the intensity of the games increased, the competition between the teams became more equal, and the interest of the fans became more visible both in person and in the digital environment. Match reviews, interviews and statistical summaries were published regularly, strengthening the league's informative presence. Those interested could follow everything on the website medijuliga.lv, on social networks, as well as in the "Mediju Līgas" mobile app, which is available for both Android and iOS users. Also, a shop has recently opened on the website, where you can buy various sports goods - balls, team uniforms, medical accessories and training equipment. The store is designed as part of the overall sports environment so teams don't have to look elsewhere for quality. The people say that the league will become even more powerful!
The main organizer of "Mediju Līga" Rihards Romuš: "A huge thank you to all the teams, players, fans and the involved team, who helped turn this idea into reality. This league was really created from the heart and soul, with the desire to show that indoor football in Latvia is alive and able to gather people. In the first season, we managed to do even more than we had originally planned, and this gives confidence that we can only go forward. In the following seasons, "Mediju "The league" will become more interesting and reach even more futsal enthusiasts."
"Mediju Līga" will continue to strengthen its place in the Latvian sports environment, proving that a qualitatively organized tournament and strong team involvement can create a dynamic, emotionally saturated championship that unites people throughout Latvia.