# UFL Leaving Birmingham and Houston — Two Open Markets for 2027 and Where the Teams Could Go

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-08-01T16:42:46Z
- Updated: 2026-08-01T16:42:46Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Houston Gamblers (houston-gamblers), UFL-Podcast (ufl-podcast), Birmingham Stallions (birmingham-stallions)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-leaving-birmingham-houston-two-open-markets-2027-teams-go

> The UFL is leaving Birmingham and Houston for the 2027 season. Mike Repole says the Birmingham Stallions decision was 100 percent about the wrong sized venue, and the winningest franchise in modern spring football — three titles, 37-13 — will not play in 2027. We break down the UFL market realignment, the attendance numbers behind it, the hiring board that gave it away two weeks early, and my list of where the two open UFL markets should go.. Sources:.

## Episode Highlights

- The UFL is leaving Birmingham and Houston for the 2027 season. Mike Repole says the [Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-players-earn-30-nfl-contracts-training-camp-full-swing) decision was 100 percent about the wrong sized venue, and the winningest franchise in [modern spring football](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/shannon-harris-rank-among-top-head-coaches-modern-spring-football) — three titles, 37-13 — will not play in 2027. We break down the UFL market realignment, the attendance numbers behind it, the hiring board that gave it away two weeks early, and my list of where the two open UFL markets should go.
- Sources:
- UFL Announces Strategic Market Realignment, Birmingham and [Houston Are Out](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-announces-strategic-market-realignment-birmingham-houston) — https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-announces-strategic-market-realignment-birmingham-houston
- Reports: UFL Pulls Birmingham Stallions After Five Seasons — https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/reports-ufl-pulls-birmingham-stallions-five-seasons
- Mike Repole's Own Rules Say the Stallions Can't Stay in Birmingham — https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/mike-repoles-rules-say-stallions-stay-birmingham
- Connect with us:
- Website: https://uflnewshub.com
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gm/app/ufl-news-hub/id6475609565
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cm3solutions.uflnewshub
- X: https://x.com/uflnewshubcom
- Discord: https://discord.gg/hHjQVyvK5K
- #UFL #UnitedFootballLeague #SpringFootball #UFLWeekInReview

Topics covered:

UFL

UFL Podcast

Birmingham Stallions

Houston Gamblers

---

### Play UFL Fantasy Football

Put your UFL knowledge to the test. Build your lineup and compete against other fans every week.

Play Now →

From UFL News Hub. Please link to https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-leaving-birmingham-houston-two-open-markets-2027-teams-go when citing. More at https://uflnewshub.com/llms.txt