SEASONS
2026 UFL SEASON
UFL has three new teams in 2026 for its third year - Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings, and Orlando Storm - who replace the Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats, and San Antonio Brahmas. Two other teams changed names with Houston Roughnecks returning to the Gamblers identity (used in the USFL from 2022-2023); and the Arlington Renegades becoming the Dallas Renegades. New team helmets were introduced for the 2026 UFL Season.
Conferences have been abolished to be a league of 8 teams with no divisions.
Playoffs have also been adjusted to be played by the top 4 in the league with the winners playing in the United Bowl.
| duration | March 27-May 31 |
| Playoffs | |
|---|---|
| SEMI-FINALS | MAY 7 |
| United Bowl | June 13 |
Playoffs (2024-)
2026 Season
Champion: DC/Louisville
Runner‑Up: DC/Louisville
Playoff Teams: DC, Louisville, Orlando and St.Louis
Notes: Due to schedule conflicts at Inter&Co Stadium, and with other stadiums in the immediate Orlando area also unavailable, the Orlando Storm were forced to find another venue to host their home game; after it was initially announced that the game would be held at a neutral site (in Columbus), the Storm announced on June 1 that Daytona Municipal Stadium had agreed to host the Storm's playoff game.
2025 Season
Champion: DC Defenders
Runner‑Up: Michigan Panthers
Playoff Teams: Birmingham, Michigan, St.Louis and DC
Notes: DC won their very first UFL Championship.
2024 Season
Champion: Birmingham Stallions
Runner‑Up: San Antonio Brahmas
Playoff Teams: Birmingham, Michigan, St.Louis and San Antonio
Notes: Birmingham won their 1st UFL Championship and 3rd overall since playing in the USFL (2022-2023).