United Football League expands to Oklahoma City

New pro football team coming to Sooner State in 2028

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:26am

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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 composition.The arrival of a new United Football League team in Oklahoma City will bring a burst of energy and civic pride to the growing metropolis.Oklahoma City Today

The United Football League (UFL) announced on Thursday that it is expanding to Oklahoma City, with a new pro football team set to begin play in the city in 2028. This will mark the first major professional sports franchise for Oklahoma City, giving local fans a new team to cheer on year-round beyond just the traditional fall football season.

Why it matters

The addition of a UFL team in Oklahoma City is a major milestone for the city, which has long been underserved when it comes to major professional sports franchises. This new team will provide a boost to the local economy and sports culture, giving residents a new source of entertainment and pride.

The details

The UFL, a professional American football league founded in 2009, has been steadily expanding across the country in recent years. Oklahoma City was selected as the latest expansion city after a competitive bidding process, with the new team set to begin play in the 2028 season. Details on the team name, colors, and stadium location have not yet been announced, but local officials are already working to prepare the city for its first major pro sports franchise.

  • The UFL announced the Oklahoma City expansion on April 10, 2026.
  • The new team is scheduled to begin play in the 2028 season.

The players

United Football League

A professional American football league founded in 2009 that has been steadily expanding across the country in recent years.

Oklahoma City

The capital and largest city in the state of Oklahoma, which will be getting its first major professional sports franchise with the arrival of the new UFL team.

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What’s next

Local officials in Oklahoma City will now begin the process of selecting a team name, colors, and securing a stadium location for the new UFL franchise, with more details expected to be announced in the coming months.

The takeaway

The expansion of the United Football League to Oklahoma City is a major win for the city, providing a new source of sports entertainment and pride for local residents. This will help put Oklahoma City on the map as a destination for professional sports, potentially leading to further growth and economic development opportunities in the future.