The team, which will play in a downtown 10,000-seat stadium currently under construction, will be part of the UFL's expansion to 10 teams in 2028. The league, formed through the merger of the USFL and XFL, continues to pursue spring football despite challenges in gaining significant market share.
While the UFL has seen modest success in certain markets like St Louis, where the Battlehawks draw relatively strong attendance, the league has largely struggled to create a significant impact in the American sports landscape.