Professional Football Is Coming to Colorado Springs: UFL Announces 2027 Expansion Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Professional football is officially coming to Colorado Springs. On Wednesday, the United Football League announced that the city will join the UFL for the 2027 season, with home games scheduled at Weidner Field. The announcement marks a major milestone for a city that has long been home to soccer and minor-league sports but has never hosted a major professional football franchise.
Announcement Details and Inaugural Season Plans
The UFL confirmed that Colorado Springs will be one of two new markets joining the league in 2027, alongside a team in Rhode Island. League officials said the Colorado team’s name, colors, logos, and full brand identity will be revealed at a public event at Weidner Field on October 25, with season ticket deposits available to fans in attendance.
The inaugural home game is set for Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC. Additional team and ticket details are available at theufl.com/colorado.
“Bringing professional football to Colorado Springs is a vote of confidence in our city and in what we have built downtown,” said Mayor Yemi Mobolade. “A UFL team will put Colorado Springs in front of a national audience, bring fans to Weidner Field, and give southern Colorado a professional football team to call its own.”
UFL Expansion Roadmap Through 2028
The UFL’s growth plan extends beyond the 2027 additions. The league also confirmed that teams in Utah and Oklahoma will join in 2028, bringing the total franchise count to 10. UFL Co-Owner Mike Repole said the league evaluated markets based on fan bases, venues, and local leadership support.
| Season | New Markets | Total Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Colorado Springs, Rhode Island | 8 |
| 2028 | Utah, Oklahoma | 10 |
Community Partnership and Local Support
UFL officials highlighted close collaboration with local civic leaders, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, and Weidner Field as key factors in making the expansion possible. Switchbacks FC President Brad Estes welcomed the partnership, emphasizing shared values around community and collaboration.
“We are thrilled to partner with such a first-class organization and to welcome professional football to Colorado Springs, enhancing our already vibrant sports community.” — Brad Estes, Switchbacks FC President
What the UFL Means for Colorado Springs
The arrival of UFL football gives southern Colorado a professional football team for the first time and positions Colorado Springs on a national sports map. Weidner Field, originally built as a soccer venue, will host football for the first time, representing a significant adaptation for the downtown stadium. The league’s decision to place a team in Colorado Springs reflects confidence in the market’s fan potential and the city’s ongoing investment in its downtown core.
For fans, the October 25 branding event at Weidner Field will be the first opportunity to learn the team’s identity and secure season ticket deposits. As the UFL continues its expansion from a merged league of two former conferences into a 10-team national league, Colorado Springs becomes an important piece of the league’s long-term growth strategy.
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