UFL 2026: Teams, logos, coaches, stadiums, key players

"Starting with the March 27 matchup between the Birmingham Stallions and the brand-new Louisville Kings, eight teams will play a 10-game season that culminates in a championship game on June 13 on ABC. Three teams from last season have been relocated. The Michigan Panthers are now the Columbus Aviators, the Memphis Showboats are the Louisville Kings, and the San Antonio Brahmas are the Orlando Storm."

"McCarron, who led Alabama to consecutive national championships starting in 2012, will make his coaching debut with the Stallions at the age of 35. He played two seasons in the UFL as quarterback of the St. Louis Battlehaws before a major falling out with then-Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht. Becht is now the coach of the Orlando Storm; the Stallions and Storm meet on May 3 in Orlando."

"Much of the Columbus roster ironically is made up of former Michigan Panthers. The Aviators could have one of the strongest offensive lines in the UFL with two all-league selections returning in C Cohl Cobral and T Ryan Nelson, as well as All-UFL TE Oakes."

The UFL's third season launches March 27 with the Birmingham Stallions facing the new Louisville Kings, featuring eight teams competing in a 10-game regular season ending with a championship game June 13 on ABC. Three teams relocated: Michigan Panthers became Columbus Aviators, Memphis Showboats became Louisville Kings, and San Antonio Brahmas became Orlando Storm. The Birmingham Stallions, led by new coach AJ McCarron in his coaching debut, feature quarterback Corral and All-UFL receiver Cain. The Columbus Aviators, coached by former Ohio State receiver Ted Ginn Jr., retain much of the former Michigan Panthers roster and boast a strong offensive line with All-UFL tight end Gunnar Oakes. The league showcases emerging talent across multiple franchises competing for the spring championship.

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