Overview
- The UFL announced the Orlando Storm will host the DC Defenders at Daytona Stadium with a 3 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, June 7, reversing an earlier plan to stage the game in Columbus, Ohio.
- League officials said Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando was unavailable because of a prior international soccer commitment, which prompted the initial neutral-site shift to Columbus before Daytona emerged as a workable alternative.
- UFL leaders worked with Bethune-Cookman University, the City of Daytona Beach, local police, ESPN, Ticketmaster and concession partners to meet tight broadcast and operational requirements on short notice.
- The league priced general admission at $10, will email complimentary tickets to season-ticket members, is offering a playoff T-shirt giveaway for the first 5,000 fans, and will automatically refund tickets purchased for the Columbus date within seven to ten business days.
- The move keeps the top-seeded Storm’s inaugural-season playoff close to its Orlando fan base as the team, led by quarterback Jack Plummer, seeks a berth in the UFL Championship while the young league continues to navigate venue and scheduling constraints.