ARLINGTON, TX (November 12, 2026) – The United Football League today announced updated roster details for its eight teams as preparations continue for the 2027 UFL Draft, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, November 18-19. Each team has established a roster of up to 35 players, setting the foundation for the upcoming draft and next phase of roster construction. This framework is designed to preserve each club's core roster while maintaining competitive flexibility and providing players with the opportunity to join a team where they can compete for an expanded role and playing time. Following the draft, teams will be able to expand their rosters toward a 64-player maximum for UFL preseason training camp.
Pre-Draft Roster Status & Exemptions
- 35-Player Pre-Draft Maximum: Teams may carry up to a maximum of 35 players on their pre-draft roster. Clubs are not required to hold all 35 spots and may carry fewer players entering the draft.
- Free Agency Eligibility: Players who concluded the 2026 season on a UFL roster but were not retained within their team’s pre-draft roster limit are free agents eligible to sign with any league team.
- Retirement Designations: Certain players not retained on a pre-draft roster have been designated for retirement based on their plans to step away from professional spring football. However, they retain the eligibility to sign with any UFL team should they elect to return to playing.
- Roster Exemptions: To provide teams roster flexibility entering the draft and leading into camp, specific player categories remain exempt from counting against the 35-player pre-draft roster limit:
- UFL to NFL Signees: The rights to players who signed with NFL clubs following the 2026 UFL season remain with their respective UFL teams.
- UFL Showcase Signings: Players added via the 2026 UFL Showcase tour remain exempt from roster counts until officially reporting to training camp.
- 2027 UFL Draft Picks: Draftees do not count against roster totals until officially reporting to training camp.
For more information on the UFL and its teams, please visit www.theufl.com.
We have protected 20 players on our active roster and retain the rights to 11 additional players ahead of the 2027 UFL Draft. https://t.co/ofX7DkXFg6
— Colorado Stampede (@UFLStampede) November 12, 2026
We have finalized our list of 27 protected players ahead of the 2027 UFL Draft. The Aviators will retain the rights to 16 additional players. https://t.co/BvFAqbzUTp
— Columbus Aviators (@UFLAviators) November 12, 2026
The Dallas Renegades have protected 35 players and retained the rights to 16 additional players ahead of the 2027 UFL Draft. https://t.co/z3L0SCb1m7
— Dallas Renegades (@UFLRenegades) November 12, 2026
Ahead of the 2027 UFL Draft, the DC Defenders have announced their active roster and the players whose rights will remain with the team. https://t.co/4uNSl5Gk1q
— DC Defenders (@UFLDefenders) November 12, 2026
The Louisville Kings have protected 35 players ahead of the 2027 UFL Draft and announced the active roster and list of players whose rights the team will retain. https://t.co/fOt7nv4Tq8
— Louisville Kings (@UFLKings) November 12, 2026
With the 2027 UFL Draft approaching, the Orlando Storm have unveiled their active roster along with the list of players whose rights the team will retain heading into the new season. https://t.co/JAqGIrz08Y
— Orlando Storm (@UFLStorm) November 12, 2026
The Rhode Island Breakers have announced their active roster and the players whose rights will remain with the team as they prepare ahead of the 2027 UFL Draft. https://t.co/tGnD3lEAC5
— Rhode Island Breakers (@UFLBreakers) November 12, 2026
The Battlehawks have their foundation in place for 2027, with 35 players protected and 7 more retained heading into the 2027 UFL Draft. https://t.co/dY4dTEPRZs
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@BattlehawksUFL) November 12, 2026