United Football League Expands to Oklahoma City

New team to begin play in 2028 as part of league's growth strategy

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented football game, with sharp planes of navy, crimson, and gold colors representing the dynamic action of the sport.The United Football League's expansion into Oklahoma City will bring a new team and professional football excitement to the region.Oklahoma City Today

The United Football League announced on Thursday that it will be adding an expansion team in Oklahoma City, with the new franchise set to begin play in the spring of 2028. The move is part of the league's broader strategy to expand its footprint across the country.

Why it matters

The addition of an OKC team marks the UFL's first foray into the Oklahoma market, providing a new professional sports option for fans in the state. It also signals the league's continued efforts to grow and diversify its geographic reach as it looks to build a national presence.

The details

Details on the new OKC franchise, including its team name, colors, and ownership group, have not yet been released. The league stated that the expansion is part of its long-term vision to have teams in key markets across the United States.

  • The United Football League announced the OKC expansion on April 10, 2026.
  • The new team is slated to begin play in the spring of 2028.

The players

United Football League

A professional American football league that was founded in 2021 and is looking to expand its footprint across the country.

Oklahoma City

The capital and largest city in the state of Oklahoma, with a metropolitan area population of over 1.4 million people.

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What’s next

The league plans to announce further details about the new OKC franchise, including its team name, colors, and ownership group, in the coming months.

The takeaway

The United Football League's decision to add an expansion team in Oklahoma City represents the league's continued efforts to grow its presence nationwide and provide new professional sports options for fans in emerging markets.