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UFL 2026 Season Launches March 27: Ticket Sales Begin Soon!

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Summary

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The 2026 UFL season kicks off March 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
The 10-week regular season ends on June 13, 2026, with playoff spots on June 7, 2026 and the championship on June 13, 2026.
Notable matchups include Birmingham at Louisville and Dallas at Houston.
Single-game tickets go on sale February 2, 2026, and season packages start at $40, with ABC and ESPN broadcasting all games.

History

Historical Context

The United Football League (UFL) launched in October 2009 as a professional football alternative to the NFL, featuring teams like the Las Vegas Locomotives and Florida Tuskers. Despite initial hopes to capitalize on NFL labor disputes, the UFL struggled with financial issues and attendance, ultimately ceasing operations in October 2012 after accruing losses of $120 to $150 million over four seasons.

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The 2026 UFL season kicks off March 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
The 10-week regular season ends on June 13, 2026, with playoff spots on June 7, 2026 and the championship on June 13, 2026.
Notable matchups include Birmingham at Louisville and Dallas at Houston.
Single-game tickets go on sale February 2, 2026, and season packages start at $40, with ABC and ESPN broadcasting all games.

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