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UFL leaves Houston, adds Oklahoma City in expansion plans
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by Click2Houston General
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway The league plans to grow to 10 teams by 2028 and potentially 12 teams by 2030, or sooner if there is strong interest from other cities.
The United Football League has announced it will no longer operate a team in Houston . This decision affects the Houston Gamblers. The league is pursuing a longer-term plan focused on markets that can sustain spring football.
The UFL is expanding to other cities, with Oklahoma City being one of the new additions. The league plans to grow to 10 teams by 2028 and potentially 12 teams by 2030, or sooner if there is strong interest from other cities. Further details on the league's expansion plans and the departure from Houston are available from the United Football League.
The league has stated that the decision to leave Houston is not a reflection on local support.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Click2Houston General Reading time: 1 min
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