ORLANDO, FL – January 22, 2026 – The United Football League today announced that the Orlando Storm will open their inaugural 2026 season by hosting the Columbus Aviators on Sunday, March 29, at Inter&Co Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The primetime matchup will close out the opening weekend of the 2026 UFL schedule and mark the Storm’s on-field debut under head coach Anthony Becht.
The historic “407 Kickoff” celebration will feature appearances by Central Florida legends and community leaders, exclusive gameday giveaways, and the unveiling of the team’s new mascot, making it a can’t-miss event for fans in Orlando’s first UFL season.
Single game tickets will be available to the public on Monday, February 2, starting at 10:00 a.m. CT. Information about Season, Group and Suite ticket packages is at www.theUFL.com/tickets.
Fans can also look forward to an elevated game-day experience across the league, with giveaways at all contests, robust fan fests, live musical acts, ticket incentives, and theme nights.
The United Football League also today announced its complete 2026 game schedule. The league’s media partners – FOX, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and ESPN App – will broadcast all 43 games during the UFL’s third season, with select games in Spanish airing on FOX Deportes and ESPN Deportes. FOX games will stream on the FOX One, while games on ABC and ESPN platforms will be available on the ESPN App, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action throughout the season.
After the 10-week regular season, the four teams with the best records will meet in the UFL Playoffs on Sunday, June 7, with coverage on ABC and FOX. The season will conclude on Saturday, June 13, when ABC broadcasts the 2026 UFL Championship Game.