From The American Arena LeagueMATAWAN, N.J. - The American Arena League (AAL) is proud to announce that professional arena football is coming to Eastern Texas with the addition of the Texas Desperados expansion franchise to Lufkin, Texas, where the team will compete in the AAL beginning with the 2027 season.

Following a long stretch of well-thought-out preparation, the organization is proud to announce plans to bring arena football to a fairly underutilized market.

Ownership plans to bring affordable, family-friendly, action-packed entertainment to the region while staying competitive on and off the field.