The United Football League on Oct. 25 announced its newest addition: the Colorado Stampede.
Officials unveiled the team name and logo at Weidner Field, where the Stampede will play, about a month after announcing that Colorado Springs would host the new franchise.
The team is scheduled to take the field for the first time on April 11, 2027.
“The excitement in the Springs from the moment we announced a Colorado team has been palpable, and we’re incredibly excited to introduce the Colorado Stampede as the newest addition to the United Football League,” said UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon.
“The Stampede name is rooted in the state’s rich heritage and the rugged, independent spirit of the Great Plains and western frontier. More than anything, the name represents power, grit, and an unstoppable force moving forward as one,” Brandon continued. “Those are the same qualities we want this team to embody on the field—a physical, relentless group that plays with toughness and competes together for this fanbase. We can’t wait for this team to charge into Weidner Field for the first time on April 11 and show Colorado what it means to ride with the Stampede.”
Head coach Rick Neuheisel will come over from the 2026 Dallas Renegades along with that team’s entire 2026 roster as part of a leaguewide restructuring after the 2026 season. The roster of the now-defunct Houston Gamblers is moving to the Renegades.
The 2027 Stampede roster will continue to take shape throughout the offseason through potential free agent signings, UFL Showcase open-tryout events, and the 2027 UFL Draft.
Neuheisel led the University of Colorado Buffaloes to a 33-14 record from 1995-98, recording Cotton Bowl victories in his first two years there and finishing the 1996 season ranked No. 4 in the nation.
Season ticket packages, which include five games at Weidner Field, start at $75 and are on sale now. Learn more at the team’s website.
