St. Louis, home of the UFL’s BattleHawks, is a legitimate success story for the league, with fans consistently packing the stadium where the Rams used to play. But UFL co-owner Mike Repole laid out some serious news on Twitter, revealing a massive stadium issue for the BattleHawks in 2027.
The 2027 Schedule Is a Total Disaster
So, what’s the problem? Repole’s post explained that the available dates at their home stadium would force the BattleHawks into a brutal 2027 schedule: They’d play “FOUR straight home games, followed by FIVE consecutive road games, and potentially return home for Week 10.” Seriously, who can operate like that? That kind of schedule swings wildly from one extreme to the other, and it’s just not sustainable for any professional team.
Repole Is Taking This Public, and He’s Not Holding Back
Repole wasn’t shy about it either. He hit us with a quote that tells you everything you need to know: “FOUR HOME GAMES. FIVE ROAD GAMES. Sorry, but that just DOESN’T WORK FOR US !!!!” He made it clear that this doesn’t mean the UFL is leaving St. Louis, and honestly, why would they? The fan base there is absolutely strong, bringing in those crowds that are a dream for any league. What’s wild is Repole didn’t even say what caused these scheduling nightmares. It’s pretty odd that local authorities would book up weekends knowing the UFL plays there, right? Repole’s clearly putting the pressure on by going public with this mess.
So now what? Repole has thrown this huge issue into the spotlight. Whether taking this public actually changes anything for the 2027 schedule, we’ll all just have to wait and see. This whole thing is a total headache and you gotta hope they sort it out for the fans who show up every week.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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