The league was founded in 2012 and played its inaugural season in 2014. Initially Hines announced that the league will have five teams: Akron Blaze, Chicago Kings, Detroit Cougars, Indianapolis Racers and Southern Michigan Mustangs. At the time, Hines indicated that he was sole owner and would continue as such for the league’s first stage before selling franchises. In the end, only two teams played in the first season, Macomb County Bearcats and Detroit Cougars. The Cougars were first season champions, and according to the league, 14 league players end up getting other pro opportunities: four players tried out for the NFL and 10 others earned CFL workouts.

In April 2015, the league indicated two more Michigan teams, Pontiac Generals and Oakland County Racers, with two stadium as game sites, Mount Clemens High School and Wisner Stadium in Pontiac. The Cougars won their second championship, and their star player, DeAndre Smith, signed a $64,100 three-year performance-based contract with the Generals.

For the 2016 season the league added four teams in Miami area: Miami Blaze, Atlantic Sharks, Florida Wolves and South Beach Silverbacks.

For the 2018 season the league added four teams in Georgia: Atlanta Sting, Cobb County Kings, Georgia Power and Peachtree Heat.

in the 2019 season, the South Beach Silverbacks signed a 61 year old rookie name Mark Eberwine, after he attended the league tryouts and selected in the 2019 RPFL draft. Eberwine claims it wasn’t a publicity stunt. The Silverbacks won the Conference championship, after defeating the Miami Blaze 28–8.