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UFL Players Ratify New CBA with Pay Raises and Health Care Expansion

The two-year agreement, pending UFL board approval, offers increased salaries, year-round health care, and operational reforms for player welfare.

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Overview

  • The United Football Players Association (UFPA) ratified a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Football League (UFL) after six months of negotiations.
  • The agreement raises the minimum salary from $55,000 to $62,005 for the 2025 season, with a further increase to $64,000 in 2026 for players participating in all 10 regular-season games.
  • Players will now receive year-round health care, with seven months of coverage and subsidized COBRA for the remaining five months, addressing a long-standing gap in benefits.
  • The deal introduces operational changes, including expanded roster sizes, a cap of two padded practices per week, and a performance-based bonus system offering awards up to $7,500.
  • The agreement is retroactive to the start of training camp on March 2 and awaits final approval from the UFL board, with both sides expecting to withdraw a labor complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board.