Sioux City Bandits fall in close National Area League game

Bandits score 14 points in fourth quarter but come up short against Pueblo

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:49am

A fractured, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competing forces of a National Arena League football game, rendered in the bold colors of the teams involved.A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition of a National Arena League football matchup between the Sioux City Bandits and their opponents.Sioux City Today

The Sioux City Bandits fell in a close National Arena League football matchup, despite scoring the only 14 points of the fourth quarter. The final score left the Bandits just short of a comeback victory.

Why it matters

The National Arena League is a growing minor league football organization, and the Bandits' narrow loss highlights the competitive nature of the league as well as the resilience of the Sioux City team in fighting back late in the game.

The details

The Bandits were unable to overcome an early deficit, but showed fight by scoring 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to make it a close game. However, their comeback effort ultimately fell just short of victory.

  • The game was played on March 30, 2026.

The players

Sioux City Bandits

The professional indoor football team representing Sioux City, Iowa in the National Arena League.

Pueblo

The opposing team that defeated the Sioux City Bandits in this National Arena League matchup.

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The takeaway

The Sioux City Bandits showed heart and determination in their narrow loss, demonstrating the competitive spirit of the National Arena League and the potential for the team to bounce back in future games.