Mike Repole doesn't just own the UFL — he's in the comments section.
On Monday afternoon, Repole's official X account (@RepoleStable) posted a direct, no-filter call to action to UFL fans: "Hey @TheUFL — I want REAL feedback. Good, bad, ugly… I want it all." He asked about venues, new markets, the TV product, the new rules, and how 2026 stacks up against last year.
Within an hour, more than 200 fans responded. The post hit 26,000 views and counting.
The message? Fans are paying attention — and they have plenty to say.
The Good: Venues Are a Win
The loudest positive feedback centered on the new stadium experiences. Fans who showed up in person are largely impressed.
"I went to the Week 1 STL home game and the Week 1 Orlando home game. Venues are both great," wrote @CHRIS_T1SDALE, one of the most-liked replies. The sentiment was echoed throughout the thread.
@Vanster2000 offered a venue-by-venue breakdown:
"The new venues are fantastic. Food and beverage are great in Orlando, Louisville, and Houston." His one knock? Columbus, which he described as "pedestrian" on the food and bev front.
For a league that spent the offseason relocating teams into smaller, more intimate stadiums, the early verdict from fans who've been there in person is a clear win.
The new rules are also landing well with many fans. @EaglesVsCrows13 summed it up simply:
"This year is going in a better direction than last year. Love the Fox broadcast and new rules."
Even skeptics are warming up — @ScottnSC12 admitted he "was skeptical of the rule changes but [they're] growing on me."
The Bad: ESPN Broadcasts, Merchandise Gaps, and Injury Reports
If there's one consistent target in the thread, it's the ESPN broadcast.
"The ESPN broadcasts are difficult to watch because of how much wasted space there is — way too many split screens," wrote @JaguarGator9NFL, whose reply drew hundreds of views. @TheDegenDoc put it bluntly: "Can we just tone it down a bit? We are tuning in to watch football." And @ScottnSC12 went straight to the comparison: "FOX has the better product. Get ESPN to stop putting the mic in everyone's face."
To be fair, @EaglesVsCrows13 specifically praised the FOX broadcasts — so the quality gap between the two broadcast partners is clearly being felt by fans.
The second major complaint is the UFL shop. Fans want to spend money on their teams, and the league isn't making it easy.
"I'd love to buy a UFL hat from @TheUFLShop but haven't seen anything," wrote @Rick_8Bit, pulling in nearly 1,000 views on a reply that hit home for many. @JaguarGator9NFL pointed out that mini helmets for the Kings, Storm, and Aviators don't even exist in the shop. And @trippwhitbeck — a season ticket holder dating back to the XFL days — complained that authentic or matching jerseys aren't available in team stores: "The difference in what jersey is noticeable."
The third recurring theme is injury reports and depth charts. @JakeTribbey stated plainly: "Injury reports/inactives/depth charts are being done very poorly, and it is seriously limiting the reach of the league in terms of gambling interest and availability. This must be fixed." @TheDegenDoc agreed, noting that better injury report consistency would "legitimize the league and open more betting markets."
The Ugly: Punt Rules, Attendance Questions, and a Loyal Fan Base That Feels Overlooked
Some fans aren't mincing words.
@NoahBeauso, who covers special teams closely, went right after the UFL's punt rules: "For the hundredth time, the punt rules in the UFL suck." He acknowledged he's made peace with the no-punt-past-the-50 rule but says specialists are getting shortchanged in the current format.
On attendance, @ScottnSC12 raised a pointed concern: "Good numbers announced, but no way they showed up." It's a skepticism the league will need to address with transparency if it wants to build credibility around its growth story.
Perhaps the most important reply in the thread came from @CHRIS_T1SDALE, who flagged an issue that cuts to the core of the league's fan loyalty: season ticket holders. "Your most loyal fans might..." — the reply was cut off with a "Show more" button, but the implication was clear. The fans who have been there from day one want to feel valued.
The Bigger Picture
What makes this thread newsworthy isn't just the feedback — it's the fact that it happened at all.
A billionaire league owner going directly to fans on social media, asking for unfiltered criticism, and tagging the league's official account in the process, is not how most sports leagues operate. It's a signal about who Repole is and how he intends to run this league. Whether the UFL actually acts on what fans are saying is the next chapter of this story.
A few themes from the thread deserve a direct response from the league:
The ESPN broadcast experience needs work. Fans are noticing the difference between the two broadcast partners, and it's not flattering for ESPN. The merchandise gap is a missed revenue opportunity and a loyalty problem — fans literally cannot buy gear. Injury report transparency isn't just a fan preference, it's a gateway to broader media coverage and betting market access. And the season ticket holder experience needs to be protected. These are the fans who showed up before the cameras did.
@MaxHolbrookPFN offered the most measured take in the thread: "Don't give up on Orlando just yet. This market has gotten worn out by spring football. I promise you this can become a great market — time with Orlando is all."
That patience, from a fan, extended toward a league that asked for honesty, might be the best sign of all.
The original tweet can be found at x.com/RepoleStable. The UFL's Week 2 continues Monday, April 6, with the Birmingham Stallions hosting the Houston Gamblers on NFL Network at 6 PM ET.