ORLANDO, Fla. – The Kia Center will soon host a brand new indoor football team.
The Massachusetts Pirates have relocated to Orlando and will kick off in March as the Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Monday shared pictures on social media showing the team’s new football helmet and celebrating the return of indoor football to downtown.
Today we celebrated a new addition to our city's always growing sports scene. This spring, the Orlando Pirates of @IndoorFL will bring the excitement of indoor football back to @TheKiaCenter. pic.twitter.com/t0f5iIdYPW
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) November 17, 2025
The Pirates have one Indoor Football League title and have been to several conference championships.
The team will compete against 14 other teams.
Season ticket deposits for 2026 are available now, according to the Kia Center’s website.
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