IFL Adding Expansion Team in 2023 in Tulsa, OK
July 26, 2022 - Indoor Football League (IFL) News Release
The Indoor Football League and The Tulsa Oilers, proud affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and the AHL's San Diego Gulls are bringing indoor football back to Tulsa for the first time since 2014 via the purchase of an Indoor Football League franchise was announced Tuesday.
At a press conference held today with Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, Oilers owner Andy Scurto and IFL commissioner Todd Tryon confirmed the IFL's newest franchise will come to Tulsa. The Tulsa Indoor Football Team will play its home games in the state-of-the-art BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, playing eight home games. Fans and the community will have the chance to help select the name of Tulsa's newest sports franchise, which begins play in April 2023.
"Tulsa fits all three areas we look for in a new franchise, Location, Venue and Ownership", said Todd Tryon, "Andy and his team love the city of Tulsa, which has been pretty evident through our vetting process. The IFL got better today with this partnership, and we are more than excited to bring our fast break football to the great city of Tulsa, Oklahoma."
The IFL is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States. In 2009, the IFL's inaugural season, 19 separate teams competed in the league. More than a decade later, the IFL trails only the NFL in consecutive seasons played at any level of professional football in the United States. Tulsa becomes the 15th current franchise to join the league, which operates coast to coast in 13 different states.
"I am thrilled to be bringing an IFL team to Tulsa and the BOK Center, " said Andy Scurto, "This addition will continue the commitment from myself and the Tulsa Oilers to bring great quality entertainment to the Tulsa area, and will allow us to stay engaged with our incredible fan base year-round. Indoor Football is fast paced and full of action and I know our fans will love the game. We're so excited to be part of the Indoor Football League and can't wait for the next season to start!"
The Tulsa Oilers are asking for your help to select a name for this new franchise. Fans can suggest team names at tulsaindoorfootball.com with a vote for your favorite being performed Mid-August. Season tickets go on sale immediately with special prices and packages available to all current Oilers season ticket holders. Fans may purchase tickets by calling 918-632-7825.
Indoor Football League Stories from July 26, 2022
- IFL Adding Expansion Team in 2023 in Tulsa, OK - IFL
- Oilers Bring Indoor Football Franchise to Tulsa - Tulsa Oilers
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