Overview

• The Columbus Aviators (Historic Crew Stadium), Louisville Kings (Lynn Family Stadium) and Orlando Storm (Inter&Co Stadium) replace the Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers and San Antonio Brahmas.
• The Houston Roughnecks will become the Houston Gamblers at Shell Energy Stadium, and the Arlington Renegades will be renamed the Dallas Renegades at Toyota Stadium.
• The UFL will drop its two-conference format in 2026, operating as a single eight-team league with the top four advancing to the playoffs.
• Opening day is Friday, March 27, 2026; head coaches, new uniforms and the full 43-game schedule will be announced later.
• Co-owner Mike Repole says market selection and smaller venues are the formula after Year‑2 declines in TV viewership and attendance, with all teams continuing weekday training at league headquarters in Arlington, Texas.