The UFL is currently struggling to attract fans in six out of the cities where it has teams. However, the St. Louis Battlehawks continue to draw large crowds to their games, with 32,969 fans showing up for their recent win over the Houston Roughnecks. This was their fifth consecutive win, showing strong support from the fans.
In contrast, a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium on the same day attracted 38,559 fans, raising the question of whether St. Louis should have another NFL team. St. Louis previously had the Cardinals, who moved to Arizona in 1988, and later acquired the Rams in 1995. However, after the Rams moved back to Los Angeles, St. Louis received a $790 million settlement due to disputes over the team’s intentions, leaving the city without an NFL team.
While this support was present for the Rams, it may not be as strong for a new team given that cities are becoming increasingly reluctant to fund stadium projects due to concerns over costs and economic impact. Despite this, if the NFL is looking for a city with strong fan support and a history of backing a football team, St. Louis should be taken seriously as a potential future location for a team.
The continued success of the Battlehawks in drawing large crowds demonstrates St. Louis’ passion for football and could make it an attractive option for the NFL in future seasons.
Furthermore, while there may be some reluctance from cities like St. Louis to invest heavily in stadium projects due to past experiences with funding such projects or negative economic impact assessments by state governments or local authorities; however if they can overcome these challenges and show willingness towards investing in sports infrastructure then it would make them more attractive as potential locations for future professional sports teams.
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