Oklahoma City Lands UFL Expansion Team

Stoops and Gundy top list of potential head coaching candidates

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented football game, with sharp planes of red, orange, and blue intersecting to create a dynamic, abstract visual representation of the sport.The UFL's expansion into Oklahoma City promises to bring a new era of professional football excitement to the region.Oklahoma City Today

The United Football League (UFL) has announced the addition of a new expansion team in Oklahoma City, set to begin play in the 2027 season. The league's co-owner, Mike Repole, welcomed the new franchise at a press event held at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, where another new UFL team, the Louisville Kings, was also introduced.

Why it matters

The arrival of a UFL team in Oklahoma City represents a significant milestone for the city's sports landscape, providing a new professional football option for fans and potentially boosting the local economy. The selection of the head coach will be a closely watched decision, as the team looks to build a competitive roster and establish a strong fan base in the market.

The details

The UFL, a professional American football league founded in 2020, has been steadily expanding its footprint across the country. The addition of the Oklahoma City franchise, along with the Louisville Kings, brings the total number of UFL teams to 12 for the 2027 season.

  • The UFL officially announced the new Oklahoma City expansion team on April 9, 2026.
  • The new Oklahoma City team is set to begin play in the 2027 UFL season.

The players

Mike Repole

The co-owner of the UFL and the driving force behind the league's expansion efforts.

Bob Stoops

The former head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners, who is considered a top candidate to lead the new Oklahoma City UFL franchise.

Mike Gundy

The current head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, who is also rumored to be a potential candidate for the Oklahoma City UFL head coaching position.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to welcome Oklahoma City to the UFL family. This is a vibrant, passionate sports market, and we can't wait to bring professional football back to the city.”

— Mike Repole, UFL Co-Owner

What’s next

The UFL will now begin the process of hiring a head coach for the new Oklahoma City franchise, with Bob Stoops and Mike Gundy rumored to be the top candidates for the position.

The takeaway

The arrival of a UFL team in Oklahoma City represents an exciting new chapter for the city's sports landscape, providing fans with a professional football option and potentially boosting the local economy. The selection of the head coach will be a crucial decision as the team looks to build a competitive roster and establish a strong fan base.