Orlando Storm is joining the United Football League - Rolling into Inter&Co Stadium in 2026

2026 will mark a new chapter for spring football in Central Florida as the United Football League announce the Orlando Storm will debut in the league’s third season.

Orlando will be entering the eye of the storm soon as a new storm rolls into Central Florida, with the United Football League announcing that the Orlando Storm is coming to Orlando.

The United Football League (UFL) has unveiled three new franchises set to debut in the spring of 2026 when the league kicks off its third season.

The new teams – the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings, and Orlando Storm – will join current United Football League teams the Birmingham Stallions, DC Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks.  They also join the Houston franchise, which will now be called the Houston Gamblers (from the Houston Roughnecks), reverting back to the team’s original name during its USFL era, as well as the Dallas franchise, which will now be called the Dallas Renegades (from the Arlington Renegades) to reflect the team’s North Texas fanbase.

Downtown Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium will become the home of the newly unveiled Orlando Storm franchise.

“Today marks an important step forward for the United Football League,” said Mike Repole, co-owner of the United Football League, who leads league business operations through his private equity firm, Impact Capital. “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.”

Repole joined the UFL ownership group in July 2025, aligning with FOX, RedBird Capital Partners, ESPN, Dany Garcia, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He is tasked with steering the league’s business strategy, brand development, and long-term growth.

The Orlando Storm will play its home regular season games at Inter&Co Stadium during the 2026 season, which kicks off on March 27. The full 43-game UFL schedule will be announced at a later date.

“We’re proud to welcome the UFL to Inter&Co Stadium as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class events to our fans and the Central Florida community,” said Jarrod Dillon, Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride and Inter&Co Stadium President of Business Operations. “With over 750,000 visitors last year, Inter&Co Stadium continues to build on its role as a key driver of economic growth in our region, while reinforcing Orlando’s status as one of the best places for sporting events in the nation.”

Inter&Co Stadium will join Lynn Family Stadium (Louisville Kings), Shell Energy Stadium (Houston Gamblers) and Toyota Stadium (Dallas Renegades) as professional soccer venues hosting a UFL team for the first time, along with former MLS venue Historic Crew Stadium (Columbus Aviators).

As part of the partnership, Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride season ticket members will receive priority access to Orlando Storm tickets.

Beginning with the 2026 season, the teams will no longer be divided into two conferences, but will compete as a united eight-team league with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season.

Head coaches will be announced in the near future for the three teams, along with new uniform designs for all eight teams. The 43-game 2026 United Football League schedule, which will kick off on Friday, March 27, will be unveiled at a later date.

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