NFL expansion discussions resurface amid UFL championship talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Following the UFL's championship game, owner Mike Repole mentioned that the NFL is discussing the possibility of adding two expansion teams. Currently, the NFL has 32 franchises, but as the league considers an 18-game regular season, expanding could be a future step. Repole's comments suggest ongoing conversations about growth, which could involve new markets domestically and internationally. However, current owners need to assess whether new franchises would generate sufficient revenue to justify such a move, making expansion a topic of potential future interest.
- •UFL's championship sparked NFL expansion discussions.
- •Mike Repole claims NFL is contemplating adding two teams.
- •NFL currently has 32 teams with potential for growth.
- •Expansion could impact scheduling and revenue sharing.
- •Current owners must weigh financial implications of two new franchises.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Expansion coming soon? Should NFL add two more franchises?
"Even after the UFL crowned its champion, the NFL still found its way into the conversation. Following the Louisville Kings’ victory over the D.C. Defenders in the third United Bowl, UFL owner Mike Repole spoke with reporters. While discussing the…
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