Some contracts in ARC Raiders feel like pure survival, and others are more like rummaging through a time capsule with bullets flying past your ears. Apollo's "The League" sits in that second camp, and it's worth doing early if you're trying to build a practical kit and learn the Dam Battlegrounds routes. Before you head out, it helps to know what you're hunting and why, since the mission asks for a Deflated Football, a Bicycle Pump, and two photo targets tied to the lost football scene; if you're also thinking about gearing up beyond this run, you'll see people comparing loot paths and ARC Raiders Items options for filling the gaps between lucky drops.

Start with the Dam Battlegrounds objective

Do yourself a favour and knock out the guaranteed part first. Head to the Water Towers in the Dam Battlegrounds and look for the quest objective container sitting near one of the towers. It isn't random. You interact, you get the Deflated Football, done. While you're there, don't sprint off straight away. The first photo is nearby: an old football goal post that's half-forgotten in the rust and scrub. Pull out the camera tool and frame the full structure if you can. If it doesn't register, shuffle a few steps left or back up until the game finally agrees with you. It's usually an angle issue, not a missing objective, and it's better to fix it now than to trek back later.

Taking the photo without getting jumped

This spot can feel quiet, which is exactly why people get sloppy. Keep your audio up and your head moving while you're lining up the shot. I tend to clear the immediate area first, then take the picture fast. If you're playing with a squad, have one person watch the approaches and the other handle the camera. Solo, use cover and don't stand in the open longer than you have to. Once the photo ticks, leave with intention. ARC units love catching you at that "mission done" moment when you relax and start thinking about rewards.

Buried City: where the real scavenging happens

The Bicycle Pump is the annoying part because it's loot-based. No fixed spawn, no neat little box waiting for you. Your best bet is the Buried City, hitting garages, maintenance corners, and anything that looks like it'd have tools: toolboxes, shelves, back rooms, and storage nooks. Loot quickly, but don't rush so hard you miss side containers. While you're in there, you also need the second photo: a kiosk that still has old football magazines stacked on display. They're easy to overlook because the city's cluttered and tight. When you find them, snap the picture, then reposition immediately—those cramped streets make it way too easy for a patrol to slide in behind you.

Turn-in and why the rewards matter

Once you've got the football, the pump, and both photos, return to Apollo and cash it in. The Aviator Outfit (Faded Flush) is a nice cosmetic win, but the practical stuff is what you'll feel in the next few raids: Tagging Grenades for calling targets, Firecrackers for cheap distraction, plus Yellow and Red Light Sticks for quick signalling when visibility's awful. If you're trying to smooth out progression and don't want to rely on pure luck for essentials, some players also use marketplaces like U4GM to pick up items or currency support so they can focus on routes, fights, and extraction instead of endless container roulette.