The United Football League (UFL) moves into 2025 with five teams announcing theme nights centered on military appreciation, local traditions, and fan engagement. Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas, and Arlington Renegades have not released their theme schedules for the upcoming season.
Since the Battlehawks will have 6 games at home this season, they have 6 events planned even though one of those games is technically a San Antonio Brahmas home game.
The teams share “Hats Off to Heroes” as a common theme, honoring military and first responders. Faith and football celebrations appear on multiple team schedules, with Birmingham and Houston hosting Faith, Family & Football nights.
DC Defenders (Audi Field):
- Red Zone: Home Opener
- Blossom Bowl: celebrating DC’s cherry blossom season
- I Heart Football: Celebration of Football
- Hats off to Heroes: Military, First Responder, Community Helper Appreciation
- Fan Appreciation: Celebration of D.C.
Birmingham Stallions (Protective Stadium):
- Red Reign: Celebrate the Reigning Champs – Wear your red for a Red Out at Protective Stadium.
- Rodeo Night: Dust off those boots and get rowdy — cowboy hats encouraged.
- School Spirit Night: Rep your school and bring the pride.
- Faith, Family & Football: Celebrate what matters most under the lights.
- Hats Off to Heroes: Honoring the brave men and women who inspire us all.
Houston Roughnecks (TDECU Stadium):
- Space City: A celebration of Houston’s space legacy
- H-Town Proud: Honoring the city we call home
- Faith, Family, Football: A game dedicated to what matters most
- Hats Off to Heroes: Recognizing our members in the community who protect and serve
- Houston Huddle-Up: Inspiring the next generation of students, while celebrating education, innovation and our city’s amazing teachers
Memphis Showboats (Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium):
- Hats off to Heroes: The Showboats are proud to be associated with local military bases, veteran’s groups and first responders. With a thankful heart, the team will honor those who protect and serve our community and our nation throughout the game.
- Champions Day: Throughout the entire year, the City of Memphis has seen tremendous success in all sports at all age levels. The Showboats will be celebrating the champions of the past year, including the winning teams in elementary school, middle school, high school and college. If your team has won a championship at any level, we will honor and celebrate you on this day.
- Showboats Showdown: Memphis + Wrestling = Fun! Memphis and the Mid-South have a long and storied history in professional wrestling. The Showboats will celebrate that history with the Showboats Showdown.
- Showboats Throwback: The team will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Showboats’ playoff berth following the 1985 USFL season. The Showboats will throw it all the way back with custom sideline gear, helmet designs, scoreboard graphics and merchandise. Fans of the 1980s Showboats squads won’t want to miss this.
St. Louis Battlehawks (The Dome at America’s Center):
- Full Battle Rattle: gear up for the St. Louis Battlehawks home opener and make some noise.
- Blue Masquerade: with a formal nod to Mardi Gras, unleash the fan behind the mask
- Cancer Awareness Game: huddle with hope as we continue to lend support through sport
- Hats Off to Heroes: appreciation to our military and first responders
- Salute to Football: celebrating the love of football at all levels
- MO is Home: showing love for the Show-Me State
Birmingham VP David Martin states, “Whether you’re here for the action, the themes, or just the love of the game, there’s something for every fan.”
Houston Roughnecks VP Catherine Schultz adds, “Each home game celebrates the diverse attributes that are uniquely Houston.
Tickets:
Season Tickets for all UFL teams is available at UFL.com. The 2025 season kicks off on March 28. Regular season tickets are not on sale yet. The league is still finalizing the 2025 schedule.
