The Rock’s UFL Announces Divisions For Inaugural Season

The United Football League has announced the divisions and teams competing in its inaugural season that starts in March. As previously noted, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on New Year’s Eve that the XFL and USFL were merging to form the UFL, which will launch its first season on March 30th. The league issued a press release announcing the teams, divisions and head coaches, as you can see below:

UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE REVEALS TEAM MARKETS AND HEAD COACHES FOR 2024 SEASON
Season tickets for all eight markets are available for purchase
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The United Football League, the premier spring football league, today announced the eight teams competing in its inaugural season kicking off on March 30, 2024. The League will be divided into two conferences: USFL and XFL.

USFL Conference
Birmingham Stallions
Houston Roughnecks
Memphis Showboats
Michigan Panthers

XFL Conference
Arlington Renegades
D.C. Defenders
San Antonio Brahmas
St. Louis Battlehawks

Houston was the one overlapping market between the XFL and USFL and it was one of the strongest markets for both leagues. As a result, the USFL’s Houston Gamblers have been rebranded as the Houston Roughnecks.

The UFL’s 10-game regular season will start on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with a battle of the 2023 champions: Birmingham Stallions (USFL) vs Arlington Renegades (XFL). Players will report to training camp on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

Head Coaches

The UFL’s Head Coaches include returning names from both the XFL and USFL. Collectively, they bring decades of coaching and playing experience, a passion for the game and a commitment to expanding opportunities for players.

Skip Holtz (Stallions)
Curtis Johnson (Roughnecks)
John DeFilippo (Showboats)
Mike Nolan (Panthers)
Bob Stoops (Renegades)
Reggie Barlow (Defenders)
Wade Phillips (Brahmas)
Anthony Becht (Battlehawks)