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The Louisville Kings are an outdoor football team. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, they are a member of the United Football League.

United Bowl MVP and Louisville Kings Running Back Ian Wheeler Signs with Buffalo Bills

June 18, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings today announced that running back Ian Wheeler (5-10, 205, Howard University) has signed an NFL contract with the Buffalo Bills. Wheeler joins a growing list of UFL players to sign NFL contracts as the UFL's 2026 offseason signing period officially opened Monday, June 15, including teammates WR Tarik Black, K Tanner Brown, and WR Lucky Jackson. Wheeler played an important role for the 2026 UFL Champion Louisville Kings, being named the 2026 UFL United Bowl MVP after helping his team to... Full Story

Wheeler, Ellis and Robinson Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

June 17, 2026 - Louisville Kings running back Ian Wheeler, Louisville free safety Keaton Ellis and Kings running back James Robinson were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for the UFL's United Bowl. Wheeler finished with 10 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown in the Kings' 27-20 United Bowl victory over the DC Defenders. His longest run was a touchdown scamper of 44 yards at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Honorable mention goes to D... Full Story

UFL Special Teams Player of the Year and Louisville Kings Kicker Tanner Brown Signs with the New Orleans Saints

June 17, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings today announced that kicker Tanner Brown (6-0, 177, Oklahoma State) has signed an NFL contract with the New Orleans Saints. Brown is among the first group of UFL players to sign NFL contracts as the UFL's 2026 offseason signing period officially opened Monday, June 15. Brown's record-breaking 2026 UFL season propelled the Louisville Kings to the league championship in their inaugural season. Brown received All-UFL Team honors and was named the UFL Special Teams Player of the Year afte... Full Story

Louisville Kings Wide Receivers Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson Sign with Detroit Lions

June 17, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings today announced that wide receivers Tarik Black (6-2, 213, University of Texas) and Lucky Jackson (6-0, 182, Western Kentucky) have signed NFL contracts with the Detroit Lions. Black and Jackson are among the first group of UFL players to sign NFL contracts as the UFL's 2026 offseason signing period officially opened Monday, June 15. Tarik Black Black signed with the Louisville Kings before the 2026 UFL season, and he quickly emerged as a premier deep threat in coach Chris Redman's... Full Story

• United Bowl MVP and Louisville Kings Running Back Ian Wheeler Signs with Buffalo Bills - June 18, 2026
  
• Wheeler, Ellis and Robinson Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - June 17, 2026
  
• UFL Special Teams Player of the Year and Louisville Kings Kicker Tanner Brown Signs with the New Orleans Saints - June 17, 2026
  
• Louisville Kings Wide Receivers Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson Sign with Detroit Lions - June 17, 2026
  
• Kings Claim UFL Throne, Conquer Defenders in Instant Classic - June 13, 2026
  
• The Crown's Comeback - June 10, 2026
  
• Louisville Kings Cam Gill Named 2026 UFL Defensive Player of the Year - June 10, 2026
  
• Wheeler, Roberson and Brown Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - June 10, 2026
  
• Louisville Kings Kicker Tanner Brown Named UFL 2026 Special Team Player of the Year - June 10, 2026
  
• Louisville Kings Honor Sportsman of the Year Nominee Mac Brown - June 8, 2026
  
• From 0-3 to the United Bowl; Louisville's Dream Season Lives On, Knocks off Battlehawks on the Road - June 7, 2026
  
• Reed, Harris and Butler Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - June 3, 2026
  
• Kings Run Wild Again, March into Postseason with Fourth Straight Win - May 31, 2026
  
• Kings Rule Behind Offensive Explosion, Move into Playoff Position - May 24, 2026
  
• Plummer, Mayfield and Speed Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - May 20, 2026
  
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Louisville Kings celebrate the United Bowl title (Fran Stuchbury)
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League: United Football League
Home: Louisville, Kentucky
Class: Outdoor
Website: None
Schedule: Full Louisville Kings Schedule
Statistics: Full Louisville Kings Statistics

Sat., Jun 13	W	DC 20 at Louisville 27 (Championship; Washington, DC)	Final
Sun., Jun 7	W	Louisville 29 at St. Louis 20 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., May 31	W	Louisville 42 at Columbus 27	Final
Sun., May 24	W	Dallas 23 at Louisville 37	Final
Sat., May 16	W	DC 30 at Louisville 33	Final
Sat., May 9	W	Louisville 30 at DC 13	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Louisville Kings:

• Louisville Bats (IL) - Louisville, Kentucky
  
• Louisville City FC (USL) - Louisville, Kentucky
  
• Racing Louisville FC (NWSL) - Louisville, Kentucky
  

• Tanner Brown: Five Things to Know about new Saints kicker - UFL New Orleans Saints (June 24)
  
• VIDEO: When Louisville Needed Yards, They Handed It to James Robinson - UFL YouTube (June 23)
  
• VIDEO: The Emotions. the Energy. the Championship Chase - UFL YouTube (June 22)
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders vs Louisville Kings Highlights: United Football League - UFL YouTube (June 22)
  
• VIDEO: The UFL Show Ep. 13: United Bowl Champion Chris Redman Joins the Show - UFL YouTube (June 22)
  
• VIDEO: Before the Championship Came a Much Bigger Fight. - UFL YouTube (June 21)
  
• Saints sign UFL kicker to a two-year deal after impressive playoff run - UFL Saints Wire (June 20)
  
• Haley Schoengart sits down with Louisville Kings coach Chris Redman - UFL WDRB (June 20)
  
• VIDEO: A Season to Remember. a Championship Forever Hear How a Group of Players and Coaches Came Together - UFL YouTube (June 20)
  
• WDRB sits down with Louisville Kings coach Chris Redman after winning United Bowl - UFL WDRB (June 20)
  
• Louisville Kings running back Ian Wheeler, United Bowl MVP, signs with the Buffalo Bills - UFL WDRB (June 18)
  
• Buffalo Bills sign RB Ian Wheeler, Louisville Kings' United Bowl MVP - UFL Louisville Courier-Journal (June 18)
  
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