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Happening Soon: Louisville Officially Introducing New UFL Team
The UFL will replace three franchises with new teams playing in smaller soccer-specific stadiums averaging 15,000 seats to boost game-day atmospheres, officials said.
- On Oct. 7, 2025, the United Football League announced three new franchises—Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm—will debut in spring 2026.
- Choosing markets with college ties and modest pro presence, UFL co-owner Mike Repole said the three new franchises replace the Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers and San Antonio Brahmas as part of right-sizing into smaller stadiums.
- All three venues are soccer-specific with capacities under 25,000, including Lynn Family Stadium at 15,304 seats.
- The regular season begins on February 27, 2026, and season ticket deposits for new markets are now open as the league operates a single unified eight-team league with the top four teams advancing.
- Looking ahead, Repole envisions smaller, sold-out venues fueling growth and aims to double the league to 16 teams by the mid-2030s despite no formal developmental link to the NFL.
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