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UFL Rewrites Playbook with Bold Rule Changes as Louisville Kings Join the League
The UFL aims to increase scoring and reduce punts inside the 50-yard line with new rules, including four points for field goals of 60 yards or more, league officials said.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, the United Football League announced field goals of at least 60 yards will be worth four points and punts are banned inside the opponent's 50-yard line, except after the two-minute warning.
- To boost offense and fan excitement, the UFL says the changes reflect coaches' feedback, with investor Mike Repole pushing longer field goals to encourage aggression after midfield since "kicking a 65-yard field goal is a lot harder than one from 35," Blandino said.
- In other changes, the UFL set a 33-yard kick for one point, a conversion from the 2-yard line for two, a try from the 8 for three points, moved kickoff team to the opponent's 45, and adopted the NCAA one-foot catch rule.
- Practically, teams that cross the 50 will face fourth-down choices or long field-goal attempts, which Blandino says will lead to more 60-yard tries, as the season begins March 27.
- The UFL casts itself as an incubator preparing players, coaches, and officials while Dean Blandino said the league will monitor rules, reassess by Week 5, and maintain broadcast replay-room transparency.
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Four-point field goal is here: UFL trying to shake up football with several bold new rules for 2026 season
The United Football League (UFL) is set to spice up the game with several bold new rules for the 2026 season, highlighted by the introduction of a four-point field goal for kicks of 60 yards or more. Although this long-distance scoring opportunity was rarely utilized before, the potential for excitement increases as teams may now be incentivized to attempt longer field goals. Other notable changes include banning punts inside the 50-yard line, a…
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