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The Orlando Pirates are an indoor football team. Based in Orlando, Florida, they are a member of the Indoor Football League.

Pirates Win Home Opener, Look to Go 3-0 in Week 5

April 8, 2026 - ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates brought arena football back to the Kia Center in a rousing 49-46 come from behind victory over the Quad City Steamwheelers. Pirates quarterback Paxton DeLaurent completed 18 of 25 passes for 236 yards with four touchdowns and wide receiver Nyqwan Murray scored twice as the Pirates won their home opener and ran their record to 2-0 on the season. The loss dropped Quad City to 1-2. The day did not start as the Pirates had planned. The Steamwheelers wasted no time in getting on the board as... Full Story

Orlando Pirates Set for Home Opener on Sunday

April 3, 2026 - ORLANDO, FL - Arena football returns to the Kia Center on Sunday, April 5 at 4:00 pm (eastern) as the Orlando Pirates (1-0) will play their first-ever home game against the Quad City Steamwheelers (1-1). The Pirates look to go 2-0 after winning their season opener on the road in Albuquerque, NM to start the season. Home Openers: This will be the Pirates first Home Opener in the Kia Center. The Pirates are 4-3 all-time in home opening games. Pirates vs. Quad City: All-time, the Pirates are 3 - 5 against the Ste... Full Story

Pirates Win First Game of the 2026 Season on the Road

March 26, 2026 - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Pirates running back Pooka Williams had four rushing touchdowns to lead the Pirates to a 41-38 come from behind victory over the New Mexico Chupacabras in their first-ever game representing the City of Orlando. It also marked the first-ever professional start for quarterback Paxton DeLaurent as he completed 17 of 20 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown on the road in the Tingley Coliseum. The Pirates (1-0) actually found themselves trailing on the first play of the game as Dante Wright was unable to retur... Full Story

Orlando Pirates Shove Off in New Mexico

March 22, 2026 - Orlando, FL - The Orlando Pirates will play for the first time on Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 PM (Eastern) at the Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque vs. the New Mexico Chupacabras. Not only will this be the first game for the Pirates representing the City of Orlando, but this will be the inaugural game for the Chupacabras who joined the Indoor Football League this season. Season Openers The Pirates have a history of starting the season off right as they sport a 5-2 all-time record in season openers. They are even better when ... Full Story

• Pirates Win Home Opener, Look to Go 3-0 in Week 5 - April 8, 2026
  
• Orlando Pirates Set for Home Opener on Sunday - April 3, 2026
  
• Pirates Win First Game of the 2026 Season on the Road - March 26, 2026
  
• Orlando Pirates Shove Off in New Mexico - March 22, 2026
  
• Pirates Sign Defensive Lineman Zykeius Strong - March 18, 2026
  
• Pirates Sign Darta Lee - March 14, 2026
  
• Pirates Sign Wide Receiver Jacob Copeland - March 11, 2026
  
• Pirates Sign Wide Receiver Dante Wright - March 11, 2026
  
• Lora Costantini to Lead Dance Team - March 5, 2026
  
• Pirates Sign Defensive Lineman Gilber Edmond - March 4, 2026
  
• Pirates Fresh off a Great Turnout for Open Tryouts - March 3, 2026
  
• Orlando Pirates Sign Defensive Back Will Sunderland - March 2, 2026
  
• Pirates Sign Wide Receiver Isaiah McKoy - March 2, 2026
  
• Orlando Pirates Sign Linebacker Khari Coleman - March 2, 2026
  
• Orlando Pirates Sign Defensive Lineman Gilber Edmond - March 1, 2026
  
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Orlando Pirates make a catch against the boards vs. the New Mexico Chupacabras
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League: Indoor Football League
Home: Orlando, Florida
Class: Indoor
Website: Orlando Pirates site
Schedule: Full Orlando Pirates Schedule

Sun., Apr 5	W	Quad City 46 at Orlando 49	Final
Sun., Mar 22	W	Orlando 41 at New Mexico 38	Final
Fri., Jul 25	L	Bay Area 45 at Orlando 30	Final
Fri., Jul 18	L	Orlando 27 at Green Bay 56	Final
Sat., Jul 12	L	Orlando 28 at Tulsa 35	Final (OT)
Thu., Jul 3	W	Iowa 31 at Orlando 54	Final
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• Orlando's new professional indoor football team, the Pirates, to host an open practice & Fan Fest - IFL WFTV (March 26)
  
• Transplanted Orlando Pirates win 1st game of Indoor Football League season - IFL Orlando Sentinel (March 23)
  
• Emptying the Notebook: Uriah's gem, Jake's 3s, Olen passes Alford, and the Lobos moving on to NIT quarters - IFL Albuquerque Journal (March 23)
  
• New Mexico Chupacabras drop season opener to Orlando - IFL Albuquerque Journal (March 23)
  
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