2026 UFL Schedule Released: Primetime Openers, Rivalries and Championship Path

January 23, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - The United Football League (UFL) released its 2026 schedule on Thursday. The 10-week regular season will feature 40 games, followed by a two-week postseason. The 2026 UFL season kicks off on March 27, with the Louisville Kings beginning their inaugural campaign by hosting the Birmingham Stallions in a primetime matchup to ignite the season. Following the first Friday Night Football game of the year, Saturday is packed with rivalry showdowns. St. Louis will make its 2026 debut at The BattleDome, hosting th... Full Story

Stamps Add Bradford to Secondary

January 23, 2026 - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive back Millard (Nook) Bradford. Millard Bradford Defensive back College: Texas Christian Height: 5.11 Weight: 191 Born: Sept. 24, 1999 Birthplace: DeRidder, LA American Bradford signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent and played three games with the National Football League club during the 2024 season, recording three tackles. He attended training camp with the NFL's Chicago Bears in 2025. In college, Bradford played 58 ga... Full Story

Roughriders Sign Kicker Michael Hughes

January 23, 2026 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American kicker Michael Hughes. Hughes (6'3-190) returns to the Roughriders after initially signing with the Club in October. He suited up for one game for the Roughriders last season and went two for two on field goals including a 42-yard strike. Collegiately, Hughes is the all-time leader in field-goal percentage (83.3) at Appalachian State, where he played in 46 games from 2021 to 2024. He made 35 of 42 three-point attempts over that span while going a perfect 120-for-120 on ... Full Story

Tiger-Cats Sign American Receiver Jerjuan Newton

January 23, 2026 - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the team has signed American receiver Jerjuan Newton. Newton, 24, spent his collegiate career at the University of Toledo from 2019 to 2024. The 5-foot-11, 194-pound native of St. Petersburg, Florida recorded 206 receptions for 2,942 yards and 32 touchdowns in 63 career collegiate games. His best season came in 2024 where he had 72 receptions for 1,048 yards and 11 majors while being named First-Team All-MAC. He is the Rockets all-time leader in touchdown receptions and ranks fif... Full Story

• 2026 UFL Schedule Released: Primetime Openers, Rivalries and Championship Path - (UFL) January 23
• Stamps Add Bradford to Secondary - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) January 23
• Roughriders Sign Kicker Michael Hughes - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) January 23
• Tiger-Cats Sign American Receiver Jerjuan Newton - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) January 23
• Former First-Round Draft Pick Jonathan Sutherland Signs with the Als - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) January 23
• Blizzard Sign Quarterback Demilon Brown for the 2026 Season - Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) January 22
• Als Sign a Deal with Americans DB Trey Jones III and DL Bryce Ganious - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) January 22
• Grey Cup Hits the Road: Championship Trophy to Tour Rider Nation this Winter - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) January 22
• Tiger-Cats' Jamal Peters to Join United Way's Sleepless for Our Community - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) January 22
• AF1 Daily Transactions - January 20th, 2026 - (AF1) January 22
• Roughriders Sign former Old Dominion Standout Marcus Haynes - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) January 22
• Louisville Kings Announce 2026 Season Schedule - Louisville Kings (UFL) January 22
• Birmingham Stallions Announce 2026 Season Schedule - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) January 22
• Columbus Aviators to Make Inaugural UFL Debut in Primetime - Columbus Aviators (UFL) January 22
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