2026 Orlando Storm season

2026 Orlando Storm season
OwnerAlpha Acquico, LLC
Head coachAnthony Becht
Home stadiumInter.co Stadium
Results
Record8–2
Conference place1st in UFL
PlayoffsLost Semifinals (Defenders) 22–28
Uniform

The 2026 Orlando Storm season was the inaugural season for the Orlando Storm.[1] They are members of the United Football League (UFL) and played their games at Inter&Co Stadium. They were led by head coach Anthony Becht.[2] On May 15, 2026, they were the first UFL team to clinch a playoff berth following their victory over the Dallas Renegades in the "Hats Off To Heroes" game in Fort Hood, Texas.[3]

Offseason

Coaching changes

On December 23, 2025, Anthony Becht was named the team's inaugural head coach.[4][5] On February 23, 2026, the Storm announced their full 2026 coaching staff.[6]

Draft

Teams were allowed to protect up to 12 players from their 2025 rosters. Following this process, the Orlando Storm were allocated players from the roster of the defunct San Antonio Brahmas.[7]

Staff

Orlando Storm staff
Head coach
Offensive coaches
 
Defensive coaches

Sources:[8][9]

Final roster

2026 Orlando Storm final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

  • 87 Shawn Bowman
  • 86 Steven Stilianos
Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


50 active, 10 inactive

Schedule

All times Eastern

Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance
Score Record
1 Sunday March 29 8:00 p.m. ESPN Columbus Aviators W 23–16 1–0 Inter&Co Stadium 11,127
2 Saturday April 4 8:00 p.m. ESPN Louisville Kings W 19–9 2–0 Inter&Co Stadium 8,585
3 Friday April 10 8:00 p.m. Fox at Louisville Kings W 29–27 (OT) 3–0 Lynn Family Stadium 11,082
4 Saturday April 18 4:00 p.m. Fox at Birmingham Stallions W 16–0 4–0 Protective Stadium 18,340
5 Saturday April 25 7:00 p.m. ESPN St. Louis Battlehawks L 17–25 4–1 Inter&Co Stadium 9,735
6 Sunday May 3 4:00 p.m. Fox Birmingham Stallions L 17–20 4–2 Inter&Co Stadium 9,107
7 Sunday May 10 6:00 p.m. FS1 at Houston Gamblers W 24–23 5–2 Shell Energy Stadium 4,409
8 Friday May 15 8:00 p.m. Fox at Dallas Renegades W 31–24 6–2 Phantom Warrior Stadium 4,001
9 Friday May 22 8:00 p.m. Fox DC Defenders W 27–19 7–2 Inter&Co Stadium 10,594
10 Sunday May 31 12:00 p.m. ABC at DC Defenders W 29–23 8–2 Audi Field 9,924

[10][11]

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Columbus Aviators

Week 1: Columbus Aviators at Orlando Storm – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aviators 6 0 01016
Storm 6 3 14023

at Inter&Co Stadium • Orlando, Florida

Game information

Week 2: vs. Louisville Kings

Week 2: Louisville Kings at Orlando Storm – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Kings 3 6 009
Storm 3 9 0719

at Inter&Co Stadium • Orlando, Florida

  • Date: April 4
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 8,585
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore, Jordan Rodgers, Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill
  • Game Book
Game information

Week 3: at Louisville Kings

Week 3: Orlando Storm at Louisville Kings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Storm 0 10 710229
Kings 3 3 147027

at Lynn Family Stadium • Louisville, Kentucky

Game information

Week 4: at Birmingham Stallions

Week 4: Orlando Storm at Birmingham Stallions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Storm 7 6 0316
Stallions 0 0 000

at Protective Stadium • Birmingham, Alabama

  • Date: April 18
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 18,340
  • Referee: Francisco Villar
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Devin Gardner and Jenny Taft
  • Game Book
Game information

Week 5: vs. St. Louis Battlehawks

Week 5: St. Louis Battlehawks at Orlando Storm – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Battlehawks 6 12 7025
Storm 0 0 14317

at Inter&Co Stadium • Orlando, Florida

Game information

Week 6: vs. Birmingham Stallions

Week 6: Birmingham Stallions at Orlando Storm – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Stallions 14 3 0320
Storm 7 7 0317

at Inter&Co Stadium • Orlando, Florida

  • Date: May 3
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 9,107
  • Referee: Michael Vandervelde
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Joel Klatt and Jake Butt
  • Game Book
Game information

Week 7: at Houston Gamblers

Week 7: Orlando Storm at Houston Gamblers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Storm 7 10 0724
Gamblers 3 10 7323

at Shell Energy Stadium • Houston, Texas

  • Date: May 10
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 86 °F (30 °C)
  • Game attendance: 4,409
  • Referee: Michael Vandervelde
  • TV announcers (FS1): Kevin Kugler, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt
  • Game Book
Game information

Week 8: at Dallas Renegades

Week 8: Orlando Storm at Dallas Renegades – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Storm 0 10 14731
Renegades 3 7 7724

at Phantom Warrior Stadium • Fort Hood, Texas

  • Date: May 15
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 83 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 4,001
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (Fox): Curt Menefee, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft and Jake Butt
  • Game Book
Game information

Week 9: vs. DC Defenders

Week 9: DC Defenders at Orlando Storm – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Defenders 10 0 3619
Storm 7 14 3327

at Inter&Co Stadium • Orlando, Florida

  • Date: May 22
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 10,594
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (Fox): Curt Menefee, Devin Gardner and Jenny Taft
  • Game Book
Game information

Week 10: at DC Defenders

Week 10: Orlando Storm at DC Defenders – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Storm 7 3 71229
Defenders 3 6 8623

at Audi Field • Washington, D.C.

  • Date: May 31
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 9,924
  • Referee: Kole Knueppel
  • TV announcers (ABC): Matt Schumacker, Jordan Rodgers, Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill
  • Game Book
Game information

Standings

Team W L PCT GB TD+/- TD+ TD- PF PA DIFF STK
(y) Orlando Storm 82.800–9261723218646W4
(x) St. Louis Battlehawks 64.6002-2212321219715L1
(x) Louisville Kings 64.60021272626521946W4
(x) DC Defenders 55.50036312528122457L4
(e) Dallas Renegades 46.400423028224259-35W1
(e) Birmingham Stallions 46.4004-12425190229-39L2
(e) Houston Gamblers 46.4004-62026189236-60W1
(e) Columbus Aviators 37.3005-62733216259-43L1
(x)–clinched playoff berth; (y)–clinched conference; (e)–eliminated from playoff contention

Postseason

All times Eastern

Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance
Score Record
Semifinals Sunday June 7 3:00 p.m. ABC DC Defenders L 22–28 0–1 Daytona Stadium 6,317

UFL Semifinals: vs. DC Defenders

UFL Semifinals: DC Defenders at Orlando Storm – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Defenders 14 0 10428
Storm 3 3 7922

at Daytona Stadium • Daytona Beach, Florida

  • Date: June 7
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 83 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 6,317
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore, Jordan Rodgers, Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill
  • Game Book
Game information

References

  1. ↑ Bianchi, Mike (January 22, 2026). "Central Florida's new football team, the Orlando Storm, will make primetime UFL debut". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ "UFL Names Anthony Becht Head Coach of Orlando Storm". United Football League. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Berch, Ethan (May 15, 2026). "Storm Surge into Playoffs Following 31–24 Victory over Dallas at Fort Hood". United Football League. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Larsen, James (December 23, 2025). "Anthony Becht Shifts From St. Louis To Orlando Storm HC". PFNewsroom. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Anthony Becht Appointed First Head Coach in Orlando Storm History". United Football League. December 23, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Storm Take the Field for 2026 Training Camp". United Football League. February 23, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ Carnahan, J.C. (October 12, 2025). "UFL's Storm faces tight timeline to build fanbase, make spring football work in Orlando". Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Storm Coaching Staff". United Football League. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ Larsen, James (February 23, 2026). "Looking At The Orlando Storm's 2026 UFL Coaching Staff". PFNewsroom. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2026 Orlando Schedule". United Football League. January 22, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ Sauter, Aaron (January 22, 2026). "Storm Watch: The UFL Drops The Orlando Storm's 2026 Schedule". UFL News Hub. Retrieved January 22, 2026.