UFL 2025 Season Preview: Teams, Coaches, and Key Players to Watch

The United Football League (UFL) is set to kick off its second season on March 28, 2025, with a thrilling matchup between the St. Louis Battlehawks and Houston Roughnecks. This year, eight teams will compete in a 10-game season leading up to the championship game on June 14, which will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN+.

Arlington Renegades

Stadium: Choctaw Stadium Coach: Bob Stoops Key Players: QB Luis Perez, TE Sal Cannella, WR Tyler Vaughns

Bob Stoops, a seasoned coach with a 191-win record at the University of Oklahoma, leads the Renegades. Luis Perez, a spring football icon, returns with top targets Cannella and Vaughns.

Birmingham Stallions

Stadium: Protective Stadium Coach: Skip Holtz Key Players: QB Matt Corral, QB Alex McGough, WR Deon Cain, TE Jace Sternberger, NT Carlos Davis, S A.J. Thomas

Skip Holtz, with a 32-4 record and three consecutive titles, continues to dominate. The quarterback battle between Corral and McGough will be one to watch.

DC Defenders

Stadium: Audi Field Coach: Reggie Barlow Key Players: QB Jordan Ta'amu, CB DeAndre Baker, WR/RET Chris Rowland

Reggie Barlow returns to lead the Defenders, with Jordan Ta'amu back as the starting quarterback after a strong 2024 season.

Houston Roughnecks

Stadium: University of Houston TDECU Stadium Coach: Curtis Johnson Key Players: QB Nolan Henderson, RB Kirk Merritt, MLB Christopher Allen

Despite a challenging 2024 season, Johnson returns with hopes of turning around the Roughnecks' fortunes.

Memphis Showboats

Stadium: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Coach: Ken Whisenhunt Key Players: QB Jason Bean, WR Daewood Davis, WR Joseph Scates, DE Jaylon Allen

Ken Whisenhunt, with a rich coaching history, aims to lead the Showboats to success with Jason Bean at the helm.

Michigan Panthers

Stadium: Ford Field Coach: Mike Nolan Key Players: QB Danny Etling, WR Marcus Simms, S Kai Nacua

Mike Nolan brings extensive experience to the Panthers, with Danny Etling leading the offense.

San Antonio Brahmas

Stadium: The Alamodome Coach: Wade Phillips Key Players: QB Kellen Mond, WR Jontre Kirklin, LB Tavante Beckett

Wade Phillips, a veteran NFL coach, leads the Brahmas into the season with hopes of a championship run.

St. Louis Battlehawks

Stadium: The Dome at America's Center Coach: Anthony Becht Key Players: RB Jacob Saylors, WR Hakeem Butler, LB Willie Harvey Jr.

Anthony Becht returns for his third season, with key players Saylors and Butler aiming to lead the Battlehawks to victory.