UFL announces homes of two relocated franchises for 2027 season
The UFL is bringing spring football to Colorado and Rhode Island in 2027 after relocating the Birmingham Stallions and Houston Gamblers.
The United Football League (UFL) has announced its plans to relocate two franchises to new markets for the 2027 season. The UFL will expand to Colorado Springs, Colorado and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, replacing the Birmingham Stallions and Houston Gamblers. The Colorado franchise will play at Weidner Field, home to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, while the Rhode Island team will play at Centreville Bank Stadium, home to Rhode Island FC of the USL.
Both stadiums have a capacity of less than 11,000, aligning with UFL CEO Mike Repole's goal of smaller stadiums for an enhanced game-day experience and broadcast. The UFL will announce the teams' nicknames, branding, and logos at public events on Oct. 18 in Pawtucket and Oct. 25 in Colorado Springs. The league remains an eight-team league in 2027 before expanding to 10 teams in 2028.
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