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UFL leaves Houston, adds Oklahoma City in expansion plans
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The league aims to have 10 teams by 2028 and 12 teams by 2030, although this timeline may be accelerated.
The United Football League has announced it will no longer have a team in Houston. This decision affects the Houston Gamblers. The league is pursuing a new plan focused on markets that can support spring football.
The UFL plans to add new teams in the future, including one in Oklahoma City. The league aims to have 10 teams by 2028 and 12 teams by 2030, although this timeline may be accelerated. Further details on the league's expansion plans and the departure from Houston are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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