Pro football team reportedly coming to Columbus in 2026

Get ready, Buckeyes. A new UFL professional football team is reported to come to Columbus in spring 2026.

According to James Larsen of Pro Football Newsroom, one of the newest UFL (United Football League) markets will be Columbus, Ohio. Per his post on X @JamesLarsenPFN on July 22nd:

“SOURCES: The four new #UFL markets will be Boise (Idaho), Columbus (Ohio), Florida (likely Orlando), and Kentucky (Louisville/Lexington).”

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The UFL is a professional American football minor league, or professional Spring Football league, that currently features eight teams throughout the United States. A newer franchise, the league officially began in 2024 after merging the XFL and USFL leagues. Airing games on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Fox, and Fox Sports, the UFL is a way for football fanatics to continue watching the game they love throughout the spring.

Columbus currently hosts multiple professional sports teams, ranging from hockey to women’s volleyball. As a sports-loving city (OH-IO!), a new pro team would be welcome with open arms — and lots of cheering.

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