The 2026 Orlando Storm season was the inaugural season for the Orlando Storm. They are members of the United Football League (UFL) and played their games at Inter&Co Stadium. They were led by head coach Anthony Becht. On May 15, 2026, they were the first UFL team to clinch a playoff berth following their victory over the Dallas Renegades in the "Hats Off To Heroes" game in Fort Hood, Texas.
Offseason Coaching changes On December 23, 2025, Anthony Becht was named the team's inaugural head coach. On February 23, 2026, the Storm announced their full 2026 coaching staff.
Draft
Teams were allowed to protect up to 12 players from their 2025 rosters. Following this process, the Orlando Storm were allocated players from the roster of the defunct San Antonio Brahmas.
Staff Orlando Storm staffHead coach Head coach – Anthony Becht
Offensive coaches Co-offensive coordinator – Marc Colombo Co-offensive coordinator – Colin Thompson Quarterbacks – Jordan Kitna Running backs – Art Valero Defensive coaches
Defensive coordinator – Donnie Abraham Defensive line – La'Roi Glover Linebackers – Mike Phair Special teams – Martin Bayless Sources:
Final roster
Schedule
WeekDayDateKickoffTVOpponentResultsLocationAttendanceScoreRecord 1 Sunday March 29 8:00 p.m. ESPN Columbus Aviators W 23–16 1–0 Inter&Co Stadium 11,127 2 Saturday April 4 8:00 p.m. ESPN Louisville Kings W 19–9 2–0 Inter&Co Stadium 8,585 3 Friday April 10 8:00 p.m. Fox at Louisville Kings W 29–27 3–0 Lynn Family Stadium 11,082 4 Saturday April 18 4:00 p.m. Fox at Birmingham Stallions W 16–0 4–0 Protective Stadium 18,340 5 Saturday April 25 7:00 p.m. ESPN St. Louis Battlehawks L 17–25 4–1 Inter&Co Stadium 9,735 6 Sunday May 3 4:00 p.m. Fox Birmingham Stallions L 17–20 4–2 Inter&Co Stadium 9,107 7 Sunday May 10 6:00 p.m. FS1 at Houston Gamblers W 24–23 5–2 Shell Energy Stadium 4,409 8 Friday May 15 8:00 p.m. Fox at Dallas Renegades W 31–24 6–2 Phantom Warrior Stadium 4,001 9 Friday May 22 8:00 p.m. Fox DC Defenders W 27–19 7–2 Inter&Co Stadium 10,594 10 Sunday May 31 12:00 p.m. ABC at DC Defenders W 29–23 8–2 Audi Field 9,924
Game summaries Week 1: vs. Columbus Aviators
Week 2: vs. Louisville Kings
Week 3: at Louisville Kings
Week 4: at Birmingham Stallions
Week 5: vs. St. Louis Battlehawks
Week 6: vs. Birmingham Stallions
Week 7: at Houston Gamblers
Week 8: at Dallas Renegades
Week 9: vs. DC Defenders
Week 10: at DC Defenders
Standings
Postseason
WeekDayDateKickoffTVOpponentResultsLocationAttendanceScoreRecord Semifinals Sunday June 7 3:00 p.m. ABC DC Defenders L 22–28 0–1 Daytona Stadium 6,317
UFL Semifinals: vs. DC Defenders
References