Mike Repole Joins UFL Ownership, Talks Columbus Team In 2026, Expansion In 2028, His Background

Mike Repole Joins UFL Ownership, Talks Columbus Team In 2026, Expansion In 2028, His Background

From UFL Week In Review by UFL News Hub

July 31, 2025 · 27 min

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Mike Repole joins UFL ownership and discusses the league's future and his entrepreneurial background.

The United Football League (UFL) announced today that renowned entrepreneur and billion-dollar brand builder Mike Repole will be joining the league’s ownership group. Repole will become part of a powerhouse coalition that includes RedBird Capital Partners, FOX, ESPN, Dany Garcia, and Dwayne Johnson. The announcement was jointly made by UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon and Mike Repole.As an owner, Repole—through his private equity firm, Impact Capital—will lead the league’s business operations. With a proven track record of disruptive innovation and brand building, Repole brings bold vision, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurial intensity to help shape the UFL’s next phase of growth.Subscribe to UFL News Hub!Get updates on the latest posts and more from UFL News Hub straight to your inbox.SubscribeWe use your personal data for interest-based advertising, as outlined in our Privacy Notice.“The UFL is thrilled to welcome a visionary like Mike Repole to our ownership group,” said Brandon. “Mike’s entrepreneurial accomplishments are extraordinary, and his dynamic leadership will immediately elevate the league’s business and brand trajectory.”Repole is a serial entrepreneur…

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