Rhode Island sports fans will have another professional team to cheer for in 2027.

The United Football League announced that Rhode Island will join the league beginning with the 2027 season, with the new team playing its home games at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket. The inaugural home game is scheduled for Friday, April 2, 2027, at 8 p.m. and is expected to be televised as part of FOX UFL Friday.

The announcement adds professional football to a growing sports presence at Centreville Bank Stadium, which is already home to Rhode Island FC and has also hosted college football.

Rhode Island’s team name, colors, logo and overall identity have not yet been unveiled. A public celebration and team-brand announcement is scheduled for October 18 at Centreville Bank Stadium.

The UFL began play in 2024 following the merger of the XFL and United States Football League and plays its season during the spring.

For Rhode Island, the arrival of the UFL represents something the state has rarely had: a professional football team it can call its