| 1988 Arena Football League season | |
|---|---|
| League | Arena Football League |
| Sport | Arena football |
| Duration | April 28, 1988 – July 30, 1988 [1] |
| Regular season | |
| Season champions | Chicago Bruisers |
| Season MVP | Ben Bennett (CHI) |
| League postseason | |
| 1 vs 4 Semifinals champions | Chicago Bruisers |
| 1 vs 4 Semifinals runners-up | Los Angeles Cobras |
| 2 vs 3 Semifinals champions | Detroit Drive |
| 2 vs 3 Semifinals runners-up | Pittsburgh Gladiators |
| ArenaBowl II | |
| Champions | Detroit Drive |
| Runners-up | Chicago Bruisers |
| Finals MVP | Steve Griffin (DET) |
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AFL teamsThe 1988 Arena Football League season was the second season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Detroit Drive, who defeated the Chicago Bruisers in ArenaBowl II.