A storm is brewing in Orlando and it’s bringing professional football with it.
The United Football League announced this week it’s expanding with three new franchises, including the City Beautiful’s very own Orlando Storm.
The Orlando Storm is set to debut in spring 2026, alongside two other new franchises in Columbus, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky.
Home games will be played at Inter&Co Stadium, the 25,000-seat venue that serves as the home to both Orlando City and Orlando Pride (who also play football, but not American football, as the UFL does).
“We’re proud to bring professional football to these communities — in energetic, fan-driven stadiums built to create an authentic gameday experience and strengthen the foundation of this league for years to come,” said Mike Repole, co-owner of the United Football League.
The team will join current UFL teams the Birmingham Stallions, DC Defenders, St. Louis Battlehawks, and the freshly renamed Houston Gamblers and Dallas Renegades.
The UFL season kicks off March 27, 2026, with a 43-game schedule.
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