UFL exploring transfer of Battlehawks residence video games to Energizer Park

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The United Football League has had conversations with St. Louis CITY SC about probably shifting St. Louis Battlehawks residence video games from The Dome at America’s Center to Energizer Park, First Alert 4 confirmed on Monday.

UFL co-owner Mike Repole stated a lot of the league’s different groups play in soccer stadiums and that the league is exploring whether or not that mannequin is smart in St. Louis.

The Battlehawks lead the UFL in attendance, however numbers have declined for the reason that league relaunched in 2023. That yr, the staff averaged greater than 35,000 followers per recreation. Last season, that common dropped to only beneath 30,000.

Repole stated the scale of the venue is a think about how video games really feel to attendees.

“When you have 10,000 to 15,000 in a dome that fits 65,000, it’s empty,” Repole stated. “When you have 10 to 15 thousand in a stadium that fits 15 to 25, it’s packed.”

Energizer Park has a capability of roughly 22,000.

Repole stated no resolution has been made and that he intends to assemble enter earlier than shifting ahead.

“Would a Battlehawk game look and feel different if we played in a sold-out soccer stadium? I’m not sure,” Repole stated. “But I’m gonna tell you right now I’m going to listen to the fans, I’m going to listen to the experts in the market, I’m going to listen to the local sponsors that we have. I mean, I want to do what’s right for the city.”

Explore St. Louis, the town’s tourism company, issued a press release saying it’s “committed to the Battlehawks’ continued success and to keeping professional football strong in St. Louis, no matter the venue.”

The company stated the dome hosts a mean of 600,000 visitors per yr for concert events, conventions and different occasions, producing greater than $200 million for the native financial system.

CITY SC confirmed their management has had conversations with the UFL concerning the Battlehawks shifting to Energizer Park and stated they’re open to having such discussions.

However, the membership added it has not discovered a method to maintain soccer video games and defend the sport for soccer matches.

The Battlehawks will play their residence video games in 2026 on the Dome at America’s Center.

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