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The United Football League (UFL) is a professional American football high-level minor league which started play in March 2024. It was created following the merger of the latest incarnations of the XFL and United States Football League (USFL). It consists of eight teams, all of which were members of the XFL or USFL prior to the UFL's creation, concentrated in the Midwest and Southern United States.
Each team plays a ten-game schedule with no bye weeks, playing two games against each conference rival (one home and one away) and one game against each team in the other conference.
Recent update
8 June 2026
2026 UFL Playoffs - Semifinals
DC and Louisville have advanced to the 2026 United Bowl. DC are playing in their second consecutive championship and Louisville playing in their first in their inauguaral season.
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Archive
This is a an historical archive of the league logo used since 2024.
2026
2024Teams
The UFL consists of 8 teams, previously split into two conferences from 2024-2025.
Select a conference below to view its dedicated page, including team logos, colours, and full profile details.
Visit the UFL Teams page.
League History
Since its formation, the BFL has expanded through new franchises, realignments, and structural changes that shaped the modern 16‑team, two‑conference league. These developments include new expansion clubs, teams joining from former leagues, and divisional adjustments over time.
| Years | Teams Added |
|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 8 | Arlington Renegades (XFL) Birmingham Stallions (USFL) DC Defenders (XFL) Houston Roughnecks (USFL)* Memphis Showboats (USFL) Michigan Panthers (USFL) San Antonio Brahmas (XFL) St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) |
| 2026- | |
| 8 | Arlington Renegades > Dallas Renegades Houston Roughnecks > Houston Gamblers |
Columbus Aviators (E) Louisville Kings (E) Orlando Storm (E) |
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Memphis Showboats (D) Michigan Panthers (D) San Antonio Brahmas (D) |
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(D) - Defunct
(E) - Expansion
Recent changes
These are the changes since the 2026 UFL season:
| Team | Previous Name | Division in 2025 | Division in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Stallions | N/A | USFL Conference | UFL Division |
| Columbus Aviators | N/A | N/A | UFL Division |
| Dallas Renegades | Arlington Renegades | XFL Conference | UFL Division |
| DC Defenders | N/A | XFL Conference | UFL Division |
| Houston Gamblers | Houston Roughnecks | XFL Conference | UFL Division |
| Louisville Kings | N/A | N/A | UFL Division |
| Memphis Showboats | N/A | USFL Conference | Former Teams |
| Michigan Panthers | N/A | USFL Conference | Former Teams |
| Orlando Storm | N/A | N/A | UFL Division |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | N/A | XFL Conference | UFL Division |
| San Antonio Brahmas | N/A | N/A | Former Teams |
Rules
UFL uses amended American Football rules including scoring.
Visit the UFL Rules page.
Seasons & Standings
The complete history of every UFL season, from the league’s early years to today.
Visit the UFL Seasons page.
Playoffs
The UFL Playoffs bring together the top teams including individual rounds. Previous Conference Playoffs can be found under the individual Conference pages for the 2024-2025 seasons. The road to the United Bowl starts here.
Visit the UFL Playoffs page.