UFL unveils Colorado Stampede as the Springs’ new pro football team
This past weekend provided a glimpse into the near future. Weidner Field played host to the black and blue of the Switchbacks on Saturday and, on Sunday, welcomed its newest tenant, the brown, gold, red and white of the Colorado Stampede. The Stampede is the official name of the United Football League team coming to the downtown Colorado Springs venue next spring. The name, logo, colors and branding were revealed at a launch party at Weidner Field on Sunday afternoon. In September, the UFL revealed its plan to bring a team to Colorado Springs for the league’s fourth season in 2027, relocating Dallas Renegades coach Rick Neuheisel and his roster after the 2026 season. There may be a few weekends next year that play out similarly to this one, with pro soccer on Saturday and pro football on Sunday. Switchbacks president Brad Estes gave his new roommates a hearty welcome. “We all have a…
