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Pawtucket is going to be hosting professional football in 2027.

On Wednesday morning, the UFL (United Football League) announced that teams located in Houston and Birmingham will be moving to Colorado Springs and Pawtucket, RI this coming spring.

The United Football League (UFL) is league started in 2024 comprised of six teams after a merger with the XFL. The league plans on expanding to 10 teams in 2028.

“2026 was an incredible year for the UFL, and seeing the response from our fans, players, and partners has made what comes next even more exciting,” UFL co-owner Mike Repole said in a press release. “There is a real energy around this league right now, and we’re thrilled to bring that energy to four new markets. We said in July that our next step was finding the right markets, venues, and fan bases where we can work with local leaders to build the strongest franchises for today and for the future, and we believe Colorado, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, and Utah represent those qualities. We’re thankful to the local leaders and partners who believed in this vision and have helped us get here. We can’t wait to see these markets come to life and the best part is that this is just the beginning.”

Games in Rhode Island will be held at Centreville Bank Stadium, with Rhode Island’s new team set to hist its first game on Friday, April 2.

According to the release, the nicknames, colors, and logos for the relocated teams will be revealed next month. It’s unclear whether there will be any van vote or anything of that nature.

One thing is certain though, professional football is heading to Rhode Island.