TAMPA, Fla. — The USFL's Tampa Bay Bandits are no more, at least for the 2023 season.
The team announced on Twitter Tuesday that it would be taking a "temporary hiatus" in the second season of the USFL.
Thank you, Bandits Fans ❤️
— Tampa Bay Bandits (@USFLBandits) November 15, 2022
We are officially going on hiatus for USFL season 2, but don’t worry, we’ll be back 💪 pic.twitter.com/DmqABV7gS0
In place of the Tampa Bay Bandits, the USFL announced the Memphis Showboats will join the league. The Showboats will play at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and will have an inaugural game on April 16.
Introducing: The Memphis Showboats 🙌🚤
— USFL (@USFL) November 15, 2022
The 2023 USFL season will have another location for games: 📍 Memphis, Tennessee pic.twitter.com/KbtfYArtrK
The 2022 USFL season was hosted completely by the city of Birmingham, Alabama. The Showboats will be coached by Todd Haley.
