United Football League announces Salt Lake City expansion for 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The United Football League will launch a new franchise in Salt Lake City in 2028, marking its 10th team. The announcement came as part of the league's expansion, which includes another new team in Oklahoma City. The UFL, created through a merger of the USFL and XFL in 2023, will continue its spring football season format, offering additional games during the NFL offseason. Fans can expect games to be broadcast across major networks, enhancing viewership opportunities. The league plans to introduce its Salt Lake City team in America First Field, home of Real Salt Lake.
- •Salt Lake City becomes the UFL's 10th team, set to debut in 2028.
- •The UFL plays its games from late March to mid-June, avoiding NFL competition.
- •Broadcast deals include coverage on Fox, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.
- •The league delivers football action during the NFL offseason.
- •The new team will join Oklahoma City as part of the 2028 expansion.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — What to know about the United Football League coming to Salt Lake City in 2028
"The UFL is a spring football league created through a merger of the USFL and XFL back in 2023.
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