Orlando Storm edge Louisville Kings in overtime thriller

Week 3 UFL matchup sees Storm remain undefeated with wild win over winless Kings

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:41am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an intense football game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action on the field.The wild back-and-forth overtime battle between the Orlando Storm and Louisville Kings encapsulates the rising intensity and competitiveness of the young United Football League.Louisville Today

The Orlando Storm improved to 3-0 on the season with an overtime victory over the Louisville Kings in a heated Week 3 matchup of the United Football League. The game came down to the wire, with the Storm eventually prevailing in the extra period to hand the struggling Kings their third straight loss to open the 2026 campaign.

Why it matters

The UFL is in its second season as the premier professional football league outside of the NFL, and this matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions early on highlights the league's growing parity and competitiveness. The Storm's undefeated start is an early statement, while the Kings' winless beginning raises questions about their ability to turn things around this year.

The details

In a back-and-forth affair that featured several lead changes, the Storm and Kings were tied 24-24 at the end of regulation, forcing overtime. Orlando eventually prevailed 31-24 in the extra period to remain perfect on the season. The game was marked by physical play and some chippy moments between the two teams.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • It was Week 3 of the 2026 UFL regular season.

The players

Orlando Storm

The Orlando Storm are one of the original franchises in the United Football League, which is in its second season of play. They entered Week 3 with a 2-0 record.

Louisville Kings

The Louisville Kings are also an original UFL franchise, but they have struggled out of the gate in 2026, entering this game with an 0-2 record.

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What they’re saying

“That was a hard-fought battle out there. Both teams really wanted this one, and it showed in the physicality of the game. I'm proud of how our guys battled through and found a way to win it in overtime.”

— Derrick Owens, Head Coach, Orlando Storm

“We had our chances, but just couldn't finish it off. It's tough to come up short like that, especially at home, but we'll go back, regroup, and come out swinging next week.”

— Marcus Jennings, Quarterback, Louisville Kings

What’s next

The Orlando Storm will look to remain undefeated when they host the Houston Gamblers in Week 4, while the Louisville Kings will try to earn their first win of the season when they travel to face the San Antonio Defenders.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth overtime thriller between the Storm and Kings showcased the growing competitiveness of the United Football League in just its second season. While Orlando maintained its perfect start, Louisville's winless beginning raises concerns about their ability to turn things around and compete for a playoff spot this year.