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The Arlington Entertainment District has scored another big win with the announcement that the United Football League has signed a lease for 111,409 square feet of space at 1401 Nolan Ryan Expressway in Ballpark Circle to be used as its new headquarters.
Building owner Fort, citing CoStar data, said the deal is the largest office deal in Tarrant County in the past 24 months.
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“We are excited to welcome the United Football League to Ballpark Circle,” said Rob Brandt, vice president of leasing at Fort, which announced the deal. “This prime location puts the UFL at the center of Arlington’s sports and entertainment district, with access to dynamic venues, top-notch amenities, and a thriving business community.”
Fort, formerly Fort Capital, is a Fort Worth-based real estate investment firm with more than $2 billion in assets across Texas, Tennessee and Florida.
The league is expected to move into the new digs in early 2025. The announcement was called a “defining moment” for the league.
The headquarters spans two floors and will house the league’s administrative, operational and team activities, Fort said.
“Securing the UFL lease at Ballpark Circle is an exciting milestone for Arlington and for Fort. This deal not only highlights the city’s appeal as a destination for major organizations but also reinforces the strength of our vision in driving impactful real estate investments,” Fort President Steve Bailey told the Report. “We’re proud to play a role in supporting Arlington’s growth and success, and we can’t wait to see the energy and opportunity this partnership brings to the area.”
The UFL’s Arlington Renegades play at nearby Choctaw Stadium, just a short walk from the league’s new headquarters. The Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field also are within walking distance.
The league recently announced its spring schedule and will kick off its 10-week second season on March 28. The Renegades will open the season at home at 3 p.m. March 29 in Arlington against the San Antonio Brahmas on Fox.
Conference championship games will be played on June 8, and the UFL championship game is slated for June 14.
The UFL was created in 2023 via a merger between the United States Football League and the XFL. Former Dallas Cowboys player Daryl Johnston is its head of football operations.
Along with the Renegades, the UFL includes the Birmingham Stallions, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas and the St. Louis Battlehawks. The Renegades were the last champions of the XFL.
The transaction was facilitated by Dallas-based TXRE Properties’ Kolby Dickerson and Sam Davis, representing Fort, while Jamie Adams and Kelsi Couture of Arlington-based Zang | Adams Real Estate represented the UFL.
“This is a defining moment for the United Football League as they establish their headquarters in one of the most dynamic sports and entertainment districts in the nation,” Jamie Adams of Zang | Adams said in a statement. “Being surrounded by iconic sports venues creates an environment that reflects the UFL’s ambition and aligns with its vision of growth and excellence. It’s genuinely exciting to see this come together in a city that lives and breathes sports.”
The UFL deal is the latest in a string of headquarters announcements for the city.
In November, Texas Trust Credit Union announced it will move its headquarters to the 124,000-square-foot Skymark Tower, a building at 1531 N. Cooper St. that it recently purchased.
In fact, Arlington had a good year in 2024 attracting headquarters to locate in the city, including from satellite, autonomous vehicle and mobile phone charger makers to the owner of family-oriented television networks.
The most recent relocations include satellite company E-Space, autonomous vehicle company Mozee and mobile phone charger maker Salcomp.
Early in 2024, Christian media company GAC Media d/b/a Great American Media decided to move its base from Fort Worth to 2221 E. Lamar Blvd. in Arlington. GAC owns multiple U.S. cable networks, such as Great American Faith & Living and creates family-friendly entertainment.
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by Lance Murray, Arlington Report
January 10, 2025
A veteran digital and print journalist in North Texas, Lance Murray has covered all aspects of business and local governments. He previously was managing editor of the Dallas Innovates website and the… More by Lance Murray
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