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Defenders Prepare to Defend Championship in 2026, Finalize Roster

March 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The reigning 2025 UFL Champion DC Defenders have officially unveiled their roster for the 2026 home opener, locking in a talented and determined group ready to take the field for Opening Day. With a strong core of returning players alongside exciting newcomers, the Defenders are set to open the season with toughness and grit in St. Louis this Saturday. "We're excited to get back to business and defend our UFL championship," said head coach Shannon Harris. "We know we have a target on our backs but I ha... Full Story

Orlando Storm Makes Landfall in Central Florida, Finalizes Inaugural Roster

March 24, 2026 - ORLANDO - March 23, 2025 - The Orlando Storm today announced its inaugural 50-man roster marking the beginning of its historic 2026 UFL season. The team concluded its final practice of training camp last week and made roster decisions through the weekend. "From the first day of training camp, we set a high standard to create a unique team that reflects the city of Orlando," said Head Coach Anthony Becht. "It was important to build this roster with a mixture of talented, extremely dedicated, and competitive players who d... Full Story

Louisville Kings Announce Final Roster

March 23, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings announced the final roster, leading into the UFL season opener against the Birmingham Stallions presented by Baptist Health on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 8 PM ET at Lynn Family Stadium. "We are really excited about this team that we have put together. The coaching staff and players have really worked hard during camp, and now we are seeing it pay off with this group of professionals who are ready to play this Friday night in our home city," said Louisville Kings Head Coach Chris Redma... Full Story

Columbus Aviators Set 2026 Roster

March 23, 2026 - COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Aviators today announced their 50-man roster ahead of the franchise's inaugural UFL season. The team concluded its final practice of training camp on Wednesday. The Aviators enter their first season with a blend of proven production and emerging opportunity, including three players who earned All-UFL honors in 2025-offensive tackle Ryan Nelson, tight end Gunnar Oakes, and cornerback Kedrick Whitehead Jr., who was also named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year. Running back Toa Taua led t... Full Story

• United Football League Names Sportable Official Connected Ball and Player Tracking Partner of the UFL - (March 25)
  
• Defenders Prepare to Defend Championship in 2026, Finalize Roster - DC Defenders (March 24)
  
• Orlando Storm Makes Landfall in Central Florida, Finalizes Inaugural Roster - Orlando Storm (March 24)
  
• Louisville Kings Announce Final Roster - Louisville Kings (March 23)
  
• Columbus Aviators Set 2026 Roster - Columbus Aviators (March 23)
  
• Birmingham Stallions Announce Final Roster - Birmingham Stallions (March 23)
  
• UFL on the Cusp of 2026 Season, Here's What to Know - (March 23)
  
• St. Louis Battlehawks Set Roster for 2026 Season - St. Louis Battlehawks (March 23)
  
• Houston Gamblers Are All in - Home Opener Roster Announced Ahead of Texas Showdown - Houston Gamblers (March 23)
  
• Renegades Go Full Throttle for 2026 Season - Dallas Renegades (March 23)
  
• United Football League Unites the Music Worlds of Country, Hip-Hop, Soul, and Rock Through Marquee Lineup of Halftime Performers During 2026 Season - (March 23)
  
• Stand Up: Houston Gamblers Announce Ludacris as Halftime Performer for Home Opener on April 5 - Houston Gamblers (March 20)
  
• Defenders Begin Countdown to Kickoff with Saturday Fan Fest - DC Defenders (March 19)
  
• Stallions Announce Gucci Mane for Halftime Show at Home Opener - Birmingham Stallions (March 18)
  
• UFL Announces Schedule Changes for Houston Gamblers Home Games - Houston Gamblers (March 17)
  
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• VIDEO: THE UFL SHOW EP. 1: DEAN BLANDINO & CHRIS REDMAN JOIN THE SHOW - YouTube (March 25)
  
• VIDEO: UFL RULE CHANGE: Defensive Pass Interference - YouTube (March 25)
  
• Former Bengals 1st-round pick tops list of notable UFL rosters - Bengals Wire (March 25)
  
• UFL vs. NFL Rules: How the Games Differ As 2026 United Football League Season Begins - Sports Illustrated (March 25)
  
• VIDEO: Refs Will Not be the Storyline! - YouTube (March 25)
  
• Aviators Sign Jerron Cage, Storm & Gamblers Make Claims - NewsBreak - Houston (March 25)
  
• Houston Gamblers add Ludacris halftime show to kick off 2026 season - NewsBreak - Houston (March 25)
  
• Battlehawks Coach Ricky Proehl - KCTV (March 24)
  
• Lynn Family Stadium flips its goals to goalposts for Louisville Kings' franchise debut - WDRB (March 24)
  
• Columbus Aviators 2026 UFL schedule, home games, TV channels - Columbus Dispatch (March 24)
  
• VIDEO: A New Card on the Table. Taulia Tagovailoa to Houston - YouTube (March 24)
  
• Former First Round Pick One of Many Bengals Playing in UFL During 2026 Season - Sports Illustrated (March 24)
  
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