United Football League to launch OKC expansion team in 2028

OKLAHOMA CITY — The United Football League will add an expansion team in Oklahoma City to begin play in the spring of 2028, the league announced Thursday.

The move marks the UFL’s first foray into the Oklahoma market and signals continued growth for the spring professional football circuit. Details regarding the franchise’s nickname, ownership group, and venue have not yet been disclosed, but league officials confirmed the new club will take the field for the 2028 season.

Oklahoma City has emerged as a viable destination for professional sports in recent years, and the UFL’s decision to place a team there underscores the city’s expanding footprint in the national sports landscape. The league’s spring schedule will offer local fans an additional football option outside the traditional fall calendar dominated by college and NFL programs.

Further information on ticket availability, coaching staff, and roster construction is expected to be released as the 2028 kickoff approaches.