United Football League

Rodeo? Masquerade? Outer space? Every themed home game for 2025 UFL season

Updated Feb. 23, 2025 5:17 p.m. ET

The UFL is going to be one for the books, and the league is going above and beyond to make sure football fans get the experience of a lifetime upon attending one of this season's 40 regular-season games.

Ahead of all the action, all eight teams have revealed the themes of each of their respective home games this season. More details on each themed game will follow.

Here are the lineups, in no particular order:

USFL Conference

Birmingham Stallions (Protective Stadium)

Red Reign: Celebrate the Reigning Champs – Wear your red for a Red Out to start the season right
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 (Space City Financial 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 – Honoring local military bases, veterans' groups and first responders
Champions Day – Celebrating the champions of the past year, including the winning teams in elementary school, middle school, high school and college
Showboats Showdown – Memphis and the Mid-South have a long and storied history in professional wrestling
Showboats Throwback – Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Showboats’ playoff berth following the 1985 USFL season

Michigan Panthers (Ford Field)

Throwback Name – Honoring the 1983 championship team
Kids Day with the Panthers – Focusing on youth football in Michigan
Hats Off to Heroes – Recognizes members of the community who serve and protect
Fan Appreciation – Celebrating the fans who support the Panthers

XFL Conference

Arlington Renegades (Choctaw Stadium)

Return of the Bandit – Celebrating the return of Renegades football in a night of excitement, pride, and pure Renegades spirit
Hats Off to Heroes – Honoring military, first responders, and all those who serve our communities
Celebration of Football – A night dedicated to the passion and excitement of the game we all love
Her Game Day – Celebrating women and girls in sports, this game highlights the incredible women in our community and their impact on football
Fan Appreciation – A night is all about the fans — the heart and soul of the Renegades

DC Defenders (Audi Field)

Red Zone – Home Opener
Blossom Bowl – Cherry Blossom Festival
I Heart Football – Celebration of Football
Hats off to Heroes – Military, First Responder, Community Helper Appreciation
Fan Appreciation – Celebration of D.C.

San Antonio Brahmas (Alamodome)

¡Viva Fiesta, Viva Brahmas!
Hats off to Heroes
Celebrate Youth Sports
Let's Rodeo!

St. Louis Battlehawks (The Dome at America's Center)

Full Battle Rattle – Gear up for the 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.

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