UFL Announces Draft Date and Details Ahead of 2027 Season
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By: Faris Touleimat
The United Football League has officially announced that its 2027 player draft will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, as the league continues preparations for the upcoming season.
Fans will have the opportunity to attend the draft in person at Ballpark Village in St. Louis and watch as teams select new talent ahead of the 2027 season.
For the first time in league history, the UFL will televise a portion of its draft, with the first two rounds airing live on NFL Network beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can follow rounds 3-15 through X and the UFL's other social media channels.
With existing team rosters remaining intact, teams will look to strengthen their lineups by adding new talent through the draft.
The Columbus Aviators will hold the first overall pick in the 2027 UFL Draft. Colorado, Rhode Island and Dallas will rotate selections in the first two rounds after finishing with identical records during the 2026 season.
The draft order for the first two rounds is as follows:
| Pick | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Aviators | Columbus Aviators |
| 2 | Colorado | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Rhode Island | Dallas Renegades |
| 4 | Dallas Renegades | Colorado |
| 5 | St. Louis Battlehawks | St. Louis Battlehawks |
| 6 | Orlando Storm | Orlando Storm |
| 7 | DC Defenders | DC Defenders |
| 8 | Louisville Kings | Louisville Kings |
Full details regarding the 2027 UFL Draft can be found on the league's official website.
