ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The United Football League, the premier spring football league, today announced the eight teams competing in its inaugural season kicking off on March 30, 2024. The League will be divided into two conferences: USFL and XFL.
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XFL CONFERENCE |
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Birmingham Stallions |
Arlington Renegades |
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Houston Roughnecks |
D.C. Defenders |
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Memphis Showboats |
San Antonio Brahmas |
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Michigan Panthers |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
Houston was the one overlapping market between the XFL and USFL and it was one of the strongest markets for both leagues. As a result, the USFL’s Houston Gamblers have been rebranded as the Houston Roughnecks.
The UFL’s 10-game regular season will start on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with a battle of the 2023 champions: Birmingham Stallions (USFL) vs Arlington Renegades (XFL). Players will report to training camp on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
Head Coaches
The UFL’s Head Coaches include returning names from both the XFL and USFL. Collectively, they bring decades of coaching and playing experience, a passion for the game and a commitment to expanding opportunities for players.
Skip Holtz (Stallions) |
Bob Stoops (Renegades) |
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Curtis Johnson (Roughnecks) |
Reggie Barlow (Defenders) |
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John DeFilippo (Showboats) |
Wade Phillips (Brahmas) |
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Mike Nolan (Panthers) |
Anthony Becht (Battlehawks) |
Today’s news was first announced by Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson on ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot.
About the United Football League
The United Football League (UFL) is set to launch as the premier spring football platform, formed by the merging of the XFL and USFL in 2024. The UFL has eight teams in Arlington (TX), Birmingham (AL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), San Antonio (TX), Memphis (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Washington D.C.
