Results
| IFL | 07/27 01:05 | - | Tucson Sugar Skulls v Vegas Knight Hawks | - | View | |
| IFL | 07/20 01:05 | - | Bay Area Panthers v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View | |
| IFL | 07/13 00:05 | - | Tucson Sugar Skulls v Northern Arizona Wranglers | - | View | |
| IFL | 07/05 23:05 | - | Tucson Sugar Skulls v San Antonio Gunslingers | - | View | |
| IFL | 06/29 22:05 | - | Vegas Knight Hawks v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View | |
| IFL | 06/22 01:05 | - | Northern Arizona Wranglers v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View | |
| IFL | 06/15 01:05 | - | Tucson Sugar Skulls v Arizona Rattlers | - | View | |
| IFL | 06/08 01:05 | - | San Diego Strike Force v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View | |
| IFL | 06/01 01:05 | - | San Antonio Gunslingers v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View | |
| IFL | 05/17 02:05 | - | Tucson Sugar Skulls v Bay Area Panthers | - | View | |
| IFL | 05/11 01:05 | - | Massachusetts Pirates v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View | |
| IFL | 05/04 01:05 | - | Arizona Rattlers v Tucson Sugar Skulls | - | View |
Wikipedia - Tucson Sugar Skulls
The Tucson Sugar Skulls are a professional indoor football team based in Tucson, Arizona, that competes in the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Sugar Skulls began play in the 2019 season as an expansion team. The team plays its home games at Tucson Convention Center's Tucson Arena. The franchise is led by owners Edmund Marquez and Ali Farhang.
History
The franchise was announced by the ownership group led by Kevin and Cathy Guy at a press conference held on August 23, 2018, at the Tucson Convention Center. As Kevin Guy was also the head coach of the Arizona Rattlers, Cathy was named the majority owner of the Tucson team to oversee primary operations along with Mike Feder and Ali Farhang. The team announced Marcus Coleman as its first head coach on September 12, 2018. The team name was revealed on September 20, 2018, after a name-the-team contest originating from the local tradition of creating sugar skulls for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the Roman Catholic holiday of All Souls Day.
The team qualified for the playoffs in their first season with a 7–7 record. They lost to the eventual league champion Sioux Falls Storm 50–47 in the first round. After the season, the Sugar Skulls hired two-time IFL coach of the year Dixie Wooten away from the Iowa Barnstormers as head coach and general manager for the 2020 season. However, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic before the Sugar Skulls played any games.
In October 2025, the Tucson Sugar Skulls indoor football franchise was acquired by a group of Tucson investors led by community leader-businessman Edmund Marquez, and attorney-sports booster Ali Farhang.
The sale — approved by the Indoor Football League (IFL) — became effective on October 13, 2025. Under the new ownership, Marquez serves as team president and hold a 25% ownership stake.
Farhang, who had been a minority owner and the team’s general counsel since its founding, increased his stake to 20%. Other minority investors — including former majority owners Kevin Guy and Cathy Guy — now each hold smaller minority shares (approximately 5% each).
As part of the reorganization, the team offices were relocated from the Kino Sports Complex to a building at 2719 N. Campbell Avenue owned by Marquez.
The team's name pays homage to the vibrant culture and traditions of Tucson, particularly the Day of the Dead celebrations, where sugar skulls are a prominent symbol. This connection to local heritage is reflected in the team's colorful branding and community engagement efforts.
Playing their home games at the Tucson Arena, the Sugar Skulls boast a passionate fan base that fills the stands with enthusiasm and support. The team's mascot, a lively sugar skull character, adds to the festive atmosphere, entertaining fans of all ages.
With a commitment to excellence on the field and a focus on community involvement off the field, the Tucson Sugar Skulls aim to not only win games but also to foster a sense of pride and unity among Tucson residents. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or new to the sport, attending a Sugar Skulls game promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, camaraderie, and local flair.