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The Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL) announced on September 12th that they will return to familiar surroundings in time for the 2025 season. After spending the 2024 season at historic Rice Stadium, the Roughnecks will return to TDECU Stadium in 2025.
“In an exciting new chapter for the Houston Roughnecks, we're thrilled to return to the University of Houston’s newly renovated TDECU Stadium,” said UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon. “Our partnership with the University of Houston has been a highlight in our spring football journey, and we can’t wait to build on the electric atmosphere we experienced in 2020 and 2023 at TDECU Stadium. Their state-of-the-art venue will surely elevate our game-day experience and deepen our connection within the Houston community.”
TDECU Stadium, on the campus of the University of Houston, was the home for the Roughnecks during its 2020 and 2023 seasons as members of the XFL. In 2023, the Cougars were accepted into the Big 12 Conference.
To keep up with promotion to a Power Four conference, the university began significant renovations to the stadium and its surrounding facilities, including added premium seating options and new video boards. Because of the work done on the stadium, the Roughnecks were forced to relocate for their maiden season in the UFL.
“We are excited to welcome the return of the Roughnecks to TDECU Stadium and the campus of the University of Houston,” Houston Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Eddie said. “It is a thrill for us to showcase football year-round inside TDECU Stadium while sharing the latest in fan-focused facility upgrades with the Roughnecks and their passionate supporters.”
“This relationship with the Roughnecks and United Football League not only enhances our mission for Houston Athletics to be a centerpiece within the community but also creates valuable opportunities for monetary growth and investment in our department.”
The 10-game regular season schedule for the Roughnecks and the UFL has yet to be announced, but games are slated to kick off in the spring of 2025.
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