The United Football League today unveiled the name and logo of its newest addition to the league – the Colorado Stampede – set to begin play in Spring 2027. The announcement was made at a launch party inside Weidner Field, the home of the Stampede.

“The excitement in the Springs from the moment we announced a Colorado team has been palpable, and we’re incredibly excited to introduce the Colorado Stampede as the newest addition to the United Football League,” said UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon.

Coach Rick Neuheisel will hold the reins for the team and bring with him roster pieces from his 2026 Dallas Renegades team. The base roster continuity provides an established foundation of players as the franchise begins building its presence in the region.

Neuheisel will be returning to a state where he enjoyed fantastic coaching success, leading the University of Colorado Buffaloes to a 33-14 record from 1995-98, recording Cotton Bowl victories in his first two years, and finishing the 1996 season ranked No. 4 in the nation.  

The Stampede roster will continue to take shape through UFL Showcase participants, free agents, and the 2027 UFL Draft, taking place in St. Louis on November 18. Colorado will have the 2nd overall pick in the First Round, and the 4th pick in the Second Round. 

The team will play their home games at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, which, at 6,035 feet above sea level, sits more than 750 feet higher than Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, continuing the distinctive high-altitude homefield advantage Colorado is known for.