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Houston Roughnecks Announced as One of Eight Teams to Compete in Inaugural Season of the United Football League

January 1, 2024 - United Football League (UFL)
Houston Roughnecks News Release


HOUSTON, TX - January 1, 2024 - The United Football League, the premier spring football league, today announced the Houston Roughnecks as one of eight teams competing in its inaugural season kicking off on March 30, 2024. The League will be divided into two conferences: USFL and XFL.

USFL CONFERENCE

XFL CONFERENCE

Birmingham Stallions

Arlington Renegades

Houston Roughnecks

D.C. Defenders

Memphis Showboats

San Antonio Brahmas

Michigan Panthers

St. Louis Battlehawks

Houston was the one overlapping market between the XFL and USFL and it was one of the strongest markets for both leagues. As a result, the USFL's Houston Gamblers have been rebranded as the Houston Roughnecks.

New Season Ticket Deposits for the Roughnecks' upcoming season are on sale now. Season Ticket Members with money already on their account for 2024 will have the first opportunity to select their seats once a stadium location is announced. Visit www.theufl.com to learn more.

The UFL's 10-game regular season will start on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with a battle of the 2023 champions: Birmingham Stallions (USFL) vs Arlington Renegades (XFL). Players will report to training camp on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

Head Coaches

The UFL's Head Coaches include returning names from both the XFL and USFL. Collectively, they bring decades of coaching and playing experience, a passion for the game and a commitment to expanding opportunities for players.

Skip Holtz (Stallions)

Bob Stoops (Renegades)

CJ Johnson (Roughnecks)

Reggie Barlow (Defenders)

John DeFilippo (Showboats)

Wade Phillips (Brahmas)

Mike Nolan (Panthers)

Anthony Becht (Battlehawks)

Today's news was first announced by Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson on ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot.

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