The Rock's UFL Announces 3 New Cities for 2026 Season, Teams Release Hype Videos

The UFL, which is led by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has added three new cities for the 2026 season.

The spring football league announced on Tuesday that the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm will be joining the fray for the upcoming campaign, bringing the total number of squads to eight.

All three of the new teams released hype videos in conjunction with Tuesday's announcement:

The UFL previously featured six teams, but the league said in a statement on Tuesday that it was forced to depart from the Memphis, Michigan and San Antonio markets due to "stadium constraints" as the league focuses on "smaller, more intimate settings that elevate the fan experience."

The UFL completed its second season in June, with the DC Defenders defeating the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 championship game.