BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Stallions will remain in their home city for the 2026 season, putting to rest weeks of uncertainty about the future of the United Football League’s championship franchise.
UFL co-owner Mike Repole confirmed the decision Wednesday, following an ultimatum this month from league officials who threatened to move the team if season ticket sales did not meet new benchmarks. The Stallions are seen as a cornerstone of the league, but a push for stronger local support was made after concerns about lagging attendance.
The team’s roots in Birmingham stretch back to the original United States Football League, where the Stallions first played in the 1980s. After the league’s rebirth and several franchise changes, the current version of the team established itself as a perennial contender, winning multiple UFL titles at Protective Stadium in front of loyal fans.
Earlier this summer, reports circulated that poor ticket sales might compel the league to seek relocation. Local leaders and fans responded swiftly, rallying to increase deposits in a grassroots effort that helped convince officials to keep the club in Birmingham for at least another season.
The Stallions are expected to open their 2026 campaign in Birmingham with high hopes for another title run and renewed support from a fan base eager to prove the city’s love for professional football endures.