The United Football League announced that it’s bringing a team to Louisville in 2026.The UFL is a pro football minor league.The team will be called the Louisville Kings, and they will play home games at Lynn Family Stadium, the current home of Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC.The Kings are part of the UFL’s push into new markets.On top of Louisville, there will also be new franchises moving to Orlando, Florida and Columbus, Ohio.“Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando are true football cities with deep sports roots. 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.Head coaches and uniform designs are expected to be announced within the coming months.The 2026 UFL season is set to kick off Friday, March 27.As far as the field goes, according to Louisville City FC, provisions exist in Soccer Holdings’ agreement with the UFL to repair the Lynn Family Stadium pitch should it suffer damage from football games. This story may be updated. More information is expected to be released Wednesday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
The United Football League announced that it’s bringing a team to Louisville in 2026.
The UFL is a pro football minor league.
The team will be called the Louisville Kings, and they will play home games at Lynn Family Stadium, the current home of Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC.
The Kings are part of the UFL’s push into new markets.
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On top of Louisville, there will also be new franchises moving to Orlando, Florida and Columbus, Ohio.
“Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando are true football cities with deep sports roots. 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.
Head coaches and uniform designs are expected to be announced within the coming months.
The 2026 UFL season is set to kick off Friday, March 27.
As far as the field goes, according to Louisville City FC, provisions exist in Soccer Holdings’ agreement with the UFL to repair the Lynn Family Stadium pitch should it suffer damage from football games.
This story may be updated. More information is expected to be released Wednesday.