Get ready for football lines on the pitch a few months a year I guess.

EDIT TO ADD: The UFL will own the team, and simply rent the stadium for games. Link: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2026/09/23/ufl-expansion-team-is-coming-utah/

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From the UFL press release:

Utah to begin UFL play in 2028 as league expands to 10 teams

The UFL will expand to the west with Utah beginning play in 2028 alongside Oklahoma as the league grows to 10 teams. The Utah team will play its home games at America First Field in Sandy, home to Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and Utah Royals FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. Set against the stunning Wasatch Mountains, the venue offers an unforgettable backdrop for fans and athletes alike.

The addition of Utah gives the UFL an opportunity to build on an established sports and football tradition within a market that has demonstrated its ability to support professional teams and major sporting events. Utah’s football culture is reflected across the state, with the University of Utah and BYU competing in the Big 12 and Utah State competing in the Pac-12, while a 2026 statewide poll found that 56 percent of Utah voters identify as avid or casual college football fans. The state’s professional sports landscape has also continued to grow, with the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth joining Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals to create a diverse professional sports ecosystem across the Salt Lake region.

Salt Lake’s growing sports profile, combined with its Olympic legacy and upcoming role as host of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, provides the UFL with an opportunity to establish a franchise in a market where sports and football are deeply embedded in the state’s identity.

“We are thrilled to welcome the UFL to Utah and partner with the league as it brings its games to America First Field,” said Michelle Smith, president of Miller Sports + Entertainment. “We believe deeply in the power of sport to unite communities, create lasting memories and bring people together around a shared sense of pride. Together, we look forward to creating an incredible experience for fans throughout Utah.”

The Utah team name, branding, and launch plans will be announced at a later date. Additional team and ticketing information can be found at www.theufl.com/utah.

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