The 2026 Birmingham Stallions season was the fifth season for the Birmingham Stallions and their third in the UFL. The Stallions failed to improve from their 7–3 record from last season following their Week 4 shutout loss to the expansion team, the Orlando Storm, which was the first regular season shutout in UFL history. They also failed to match it following a Week 5 loss to the defending UFL champions, the DC Defenders, which was also played at home. With a loss to the Columbus Aviators in Week 9, they recorded the first losing season in team history, as well as their worst record in franchise history. Their loss to the Houston Gamblers in Week 10 eliminated the Stallions from playoff contention, missing the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Offseason Coaching Changes On December 18, 2025, A. J. McCarron would be hired as the head coach of the Stallions, replacing Skip Holtz. On February 23, 2026, the Stallions announced their full 2026 coaching staff.
Draft
Teams were allowed to protect up to 12 players from their 2025 rosters.
Staff Birmingham Stallions staffHead coach Head coach – A. J. McCarron
Offensive coaches
Offensive coordinator – Tyler Siskey Running backs – Thomas Singley Wide receivers – Cody Latimer Offensive line – Mike Goff Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Kevin Sherrer Defensive line – Damion Square Linebackers – Daric Riley Defensive backs – Travis Pearson Sources:
Final roster
Schedule
WeekDayDateKickoffTVOpponentResultsLocationAttendanceScoreRecord1FridayMarch 277:00 p.m.Foxat Louisville KingsW 15–131–0Lynn Family Stadium14,0342SundayApril 55:00 p.m.NFL Networkat Houston GamblersL 20–221–1Shell Energy Stadium7,7443SundayApril 122:00 p.m.ABCat St. Louis BattlehawksL 30–341–2The Dome at America's Center20,2094SaturdayApril 183:00 p.m.FoxOrlando StormL 0–161–3Protective Stadium18,3405FridayApril 247:00 p.m.FoxDC DefendersL 28–451–4Protective Stadium8,1206SundayMay 33:00 p.m.Foxat Orlando StormW 20–172–4Inter&Co Stadium9,1077SaturdayMay 97:00 p.m.ESPNDallas RenegadesW 21–17 3–4Protective Stadium4,7058SundayMay 1712:00 p.m.FoxColumbus AviatorsW 14–34–4Protective Stadium4,8249SaturdayMay 232:00 p.m.ABCat Columbus AviatorsL 29–364–5Historic Crew Stadium9,12710SaturdayMay 302:00 p.m.ESPN2Houston GamblersL 13–264–6Protective Stadium5,253
Game summaries Week 1: at Louisville Kings
Week 2: at Houston Gamblers
Week 3: at St. Louis Battlehawks
Week 4: vs. Orlando Storm
Week 5: vs. DC Defenders
Week 6: at Orlando Storm
Week 7: vs. Dallas Renegades
Week 8: vs. Columbus Aviators
Week 9: at Columbus Aviators
Week 10: vs. Houston Gamblers
Standings
References