Pro Football Is Coming to Pawtucket in 2027
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Professional spring football is headed to Pawtucket. The United Football League announced Wednesday that a new Rhode Island team will begin play in 2027, calling Centreville Bank Stadium its home.
The team’s inaugural home game is scheduled for Friday, April 2, 2027, at 8 p.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX as part of FOX UFL Friday.
Fans won’t have to wait until next spring to learn what to call the team. The UFL plans to unveil its name, colors and logo at a public celebration at Centreville Bank Stadium on October 18. Season ticket deposits will also be available at the event.
The announcement adds another major sporting event to the downtown stadium’s calendar. Opened in 2025 as the home of Rhode Island FC, Centreville Bank Stadium has also hosted college football and other sports. Now, it is set to welcome a professional football team with a Rhode Island identity.
Centreville Bank Stadium General Manager Paul Byrne called the arrival of professional football “another exciting milestone” for the venue and the state.
Rhode Island is one of two markets joining the UFL in 2027, alongside Colorado. Utah and Oklahoma are scheduled to follow in 2028, bringing the league to 10 teams.
For Pawtucket sports fans, the next date to circle is October 18, when the city will get its first look at the team that will take the field next spring.
BREAKING: Adam Greenman Projected Winner of Pawtucket Mayoral Democratic Primary
PAWTUCKET, RI — Adam Greenman is the projected winner of the Democratic Primary for Mayor of Pawtucket, defeating longtime incumbent Mayor Donald Grebien.
The projected victory marks a major shift in Pawtucket politics, with Greenman defeating Grebien after a campaign centered on change, accountability, public safety, housing, education, economic development, and the overall quality of life in the city.
Grebien has served as Pawtucket’s mayor since 2011, making tonight’s projected result a significant moment for the city and its political future.
Greenman will now move forward following his Democratic Primary victory as Pawtucket prepares for the next chapter in the 2026 election.
Entering Pawtucket will continue to follow the results and bring you updates, reaction, and additional coverage as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story. Results remain unofficial until certified by election officials.
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ENTERING PAWTUCKET ENDORSES ADAM GREENMAN FOR MAYOR OF PAWTUCKET
August 13, 2026 After speaking with both candidates in great detail, asking questions, listening carefully to their ideas, and considering their respective visions and direction for the future of Pawtucket, Entering Pawtucket has decided to endorse Adam Greenman for Mayor of Pawtucket.
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