Louisville Kings facts for kids
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| Founded | October 7, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Stadium | Lynn Family Stadium Louisville, Kentucky |
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| Colors | Dark green, lime green, white |
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| Mascot | Derby | ||||||||||||
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| Owner | League owned | ||||||||||||
| Head coach | Chris Redman | ||||||||||||
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| United Football League (2026–present) |
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League championships: 1
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The Louisville Kings are an exciting professional American football team based in Louisville, Kentucky. They play in the United Football League (UFL), which is a major football league. The team was started in 2025 and played its first games in the 2026 season. The Kings play their home games at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. The team is owned by Alpha Acquico, a company partly controlled by famous actor Dwayne Johnson, and Fox Corporation.
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Discovering the Kings' Story
How the Kings Began
The Louisville Kings team was officially created on October 7, 2025. The team's name and its mascot, Derby, were inspired by Kentucky's rich history of thoroughbred racing, especially the famous Kentucky Derby. One of the team's co-owners, Mike Repole, had a lot of experience with horse racing in Kentucky.
He wanted a name that connected to horses but found many names like "Stallions" and "Colts" were already taken by other teams. So, he thought about how horse racing is often called the "sport of kings." This idea led to the team being named the Kings! The mayor of Louisville, Craig Greenberg, also liked the name because the city itself is named after a French king, Louis XVI.
Their Home Stadium
The Kings play at Lynn Family Stadium. It is the smallest stadium in the UFL, which means it has a cozy and exciting feel for fans. Most other UFL stadiums can hold at least 20,000 people. Mike Repole specifically chose Lynn Family Stadium because he wanted a more personal atmosphere for the games. He felt it was important for the team to have a close connection with its fans.
Welcoming a Community Ambassador
Eric Wood, a former football player for the Buffalo Bills, became the team's first community ambassador. An ambassador helps connect the team with the local community. They work to build strong relationships between the team and its fans, and often get involved in local events.
Louisville's Love for Sports
A Unique Football Team in Kentucky
The Louisville Kings are special because they are the only professional outdoor football team in all of Kentucky. Before the Kings, the last professional outdoor team in Louisville was the Kentucky Trackers in 1980. Louisville is a city that loves sports! It is home to other professional teams like the Louisville Bats (baseball), Louisville City FC (men's soccer), and Racing Louisville FC (women's soccer).
College Sports Influence
Even though the Kings are a professional team, many people in Kentucky also cheer for college teams. The teams from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville are very popular and have a big influence on the local sports scene.
Growing Fan Base
The Kings quickly became very popular. They had the highest demand for tickets among the new teams that joined the UFL for the 2026 season. Soon after the team was announced, a dedicated fan group called the "Kings' Court" was formed. This shows how excited people in Louisville are about their new football team!
Meet the Kings' Players and Staff
Kings' Players
Here are the players who make up the Louisville Kings team:
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
Roster updated June 12, 2026 50 active, 4 reserve(s) |
Kings' Coaching Staff
These are the coaches who guide the team:
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Kings' Star Players
Notable Players
Here are some of the well-known players who have played for the Louisville Kings:
| Season | Pos | Name | Notes |
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| 2026–present | CB | Cameron Dantzler | Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback, a high draft pick in 2020 |
| 2026 | WR | Lynn Bowden | Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver, a high draft pick in 2020 |
| 2026 | RB | Benny Snell | Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back, a high draft pick in 2019 |
| 2026–present | RB | James Robinson | Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back |
Award-Winning Defenders
The Kings have had players recognized for their amazing defensive skills:
| Kings UFL Defensive Player of the Year Winners | |||
| Year | Player | Position | Awarded by |
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| 2026 | Cam Gill | LB | UFL |
Special Teams Stars
Players who excel in special teams (like kicking and punting) have also won awards:
| Kings UFL Special Teams Player of the Year Winners | |||
| Year | Player | Position | Awarded by |
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| 2026 | Tanner Brown | K | UFL |
Kings' Head Coaches
Leading the Team
Here is a look at the head coaches who have led the Louisville Kings:
| # | Coach | Term | Regular season | Playoffs | Awards | |||||
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| GC | W | L | Win % | GC | W | L | ||||
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| 1 | Chris Redman | 2026–present | 10 | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Kings' Season Performance
The Louisville Kings have had an exciting start to their time in the UFL. Here is how they performed in their first season:
| UFL champions† (2024–present) | Conference champions* | Division champions^ | Wild Card berth# |
| Season | Team | League | Conference | Division | Regular season | Postseason results | Awards | Head coaches | Pct. | ||
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| 2026 | 2026 | UFL† | N/A | N/A | 3rd# | 6 | 4 | Won Semifinals (at Battlehawks) 29–20 Won United Bowl (vs. Defenders) 27–20 |
Cam Gill (DPOY) Tanner Brown (STPOY) Ian Wheeler (UBMVP) |
Chris Redman | .667 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | All-time regular season record (2026–) | .600 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | All-time postseason record (2026–) | 1.000 | ||||||||
| 8 | 4 | All-time regular season and postseason record (2026–) | .667 | ||||||||
| 1 UFL Championship | |||||||||||
Kings' Team Records
Top Performers
Here are some of the all-time leaders for the Louisville Kings in different categories:
| All-time Kings leaders | ||||
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| Leader | Player | Record | Years with Kings | |
| Passing yards | Chandler Rogers | 1,119 passing yards | 2026–present | |
| Passing touchdowns | Chandler Rogers | 5 passing touchdowns | 2026–present | |
| Rushing yards | Ian Wheeler | 370 rushing yards | 2026–present | |
| Rushing touchdowns | Ian Wheeler | 6 rushing touchdowns | 2026–present | |
| Receiving yards | Isaiah Winstead | 474 receiving yards | 2026–present | |
| Receiving touchdowns | Isaiah Winstead | 3 receiving touchdowns | 2026–present | |
| Receptions | Lucky Jackson | 32 receptions | 2026–present | |
| Tackles | Jaheim Thomas | 64 tackles | 2026–present | |
| Sacks | Cam Gill | 10 sacks | 2026–present | |
| Interceptions | Corey Mayfield Jr | 4 interceptions | 2026–present | |
| Coaching wins | Chris Redman | 6 wins | 2026–present | |
