Louisville Kings Lose in Bizarre UFL Overtime

New overtime rule sparks controversy in close loss to Orlando Storm

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:43am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented football game, with sharp, overlapping shapes in the team colors of the Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm, conceptually representing the controversy over the league's new overtime rules.The UFL's new overtime format leaves fans and players alike questioning the league's commitment to fair and engaging competition.Louisville Today

The Louisville Kings fell to the Orlando Storm in a heartbreaking overtime loss during a United Football League (UFL) matchup. The game ended in controversy due to a new and unusual overtime rule implemented by the league this season.

Why it matters

The loss is a disappointing setback for the Kings, who were hoping to build momentum in their second season in the UFL. The bizarre overtime rule has sparked debate among fans and analysts about whether the league made the right decision in changing the format.

The details

In the overtime period, the Kings and Storm were tied at 24-24. Under the new UFL rules, the teams engaged in a best-of-three series of 2-point conversion attempts to determine the winner. The Storm converted their first two attempts, while the Kings missed their first two, leading to the final 26-24 score.

  • The game took place on April 11, 2026.
  • The UFL implemented the new overtime rule at the start of the 2026 season.

The players

Chris Redman

Head coach of the Louisville Kings.

Orlando Storm

The opposing team that defeated the Louisville Kings in overtime.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not just making an investment in the United Football League; I'm making a huge investment in the city of Louisville and the state of Kentucky.”

— Chris Redman, Head Coach, Louisville Kings

What’s next

The Kings will look to bounce back in their next game against the San Antonio Defenders on April 18th.

The takeaway

The bizarre overtime rule implemented by the UFL has left fans and players questioning the league's commitment to fair and engaging competition, with the Louisville Kings' close loss to the Orlando Storm serving as the latest example.