League Philosophy

The United Football League (UFL) is built for fast-paced, aggressive, high-action football. Its rules are designed to reduce downtime, increase scoring, and create more meaningful plays.

Scoring Rules

• Touchdown: 6 points
• Extra Points:
  • 1 point — Kick from the 33-yard line
  • 2 points — Scrimmage play from the 2-yard line
  • 3 points — Scrimmage play from the 8-yard line
• Field Goal: 3 points
• 4-Point Field Goal: Any made kick from 60+ yards
• Safety: 2 points

Catching Rules

• One Foot In Bounds: A legal catch requires only one foot in bounds.

Offensive Rules

• Tush Push Ban: Offensive players may not push the ball carrier forward.
• No Punting Inside Opponent’s 50:
  • Punts are not allowed from the +49 and in.
  • Rule still applies even if a penalty moves the ball back behind midfield.
  • Exception: Punting is allowed after the two-minute warning of each half.

Kickoff Rules

• Kickoffs are taken from the 30-yard line.
• Designed to increase returns and reduce touchbacks.

Overtime Rules

• Shootout Format: Each team receives three alternating attempts from the 5-yard line.
• If tied after three rounds, teams continue alternating attempts until a winner is determined.
• A coin toss decides which team goes first.

Coin Toss Procedure

• The visiting team calls the coin toss before the game.
• A separate coin toss is held before overtime.

UFL 2026 Rule Updates

The following changes apply beginning with the 2026 UFL season:

• 4-Point Field Goal: 60+ yard kicks remain in effect.
• No Punts Inside Opponent’s 50: Updated with a new two-minute warning exception.
• Tush Push Ban: Fully prohibited in all situations.
• Overtime: Shootout format clarified with coin toss procedure.
• Kickoffs: Standardised at the 30-yard line.
• Catch Rule: One foot in bounds remains the standard.