San Diego Strike Force advances to Western Conference Final for first time; where to watch the game

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Local businesses are hosting watch parties on Monday as the San Diego Strike Force continues their first-ever playoff journey.

San Diego Strike Force defeated Bay Area 49-40 in a historic playoff win on Sunday, July 28, officially earning the team a spot in the IFL Western Conference Championship game.

The No. 4 seed San Diego Strike Force takes on the No. 3 seed Arizona Rattles on Monday, Aug. 5 at 7:05 p.m. PT at the Desert Diamond Arena. The winner of that game advances to the IFL National Championship.

Watch Bowe Fertig talk with San Diego Strike Force players Rudy Johnson, Penaia "Ben" Moa, and Jalen Booth ahead of Monday's game in the video above.

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