For the first time since 1984, the USFL will play games in the state of Michigan.
Starting this spring, Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, will host the USFL's Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars during the 2023 USFL season. The Panthers will open up the home slate on April 30.
The league made the announcement in a news conference at Ford Field on Thursday morning.
“We’re back!” Daryl Johnston, USFL executive vice president of football operations said in a statement.
“With the help of some great partners, the USFL is making history by announcing that the Michigan Panthers have returned home in 2023 to play at Ford Field.