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FISHERS, IN - With a 67-63 win over the Fishers Freight at the Fishers Event Center on Sunday afternoon, the Orlando Pirates are heading back to the IFL Playoffs. Orlando (10-6) finishes the regular season as the number four seed in the Eastern Conference, while Fishers (8-8) suffered its fourth consecutive defeat to their Eastern Conference foes and sees their season come to an end.
ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Sunday game vs. Fishers.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed kicker Henry Nell. This is the second time that Nell will join the team just prior to the end of the season. In 2024 Nell played in the Pirates final four games and then helped the team to the IFL’s National Championship game against the Arizona Rattlers.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed defensive lineman Ezekiel Rose. This will be Rose’ second stint with the team as he joined the organization in 2022 after playing in the Canadian Football League.
FISHERS, IN - The final week of the regular season has arrived, and everything is on the line for the Orlando Pirates and the Fishers Freight when they meet in the Fishers Event Center on Sunday, July 26th at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Orlando (9-6) holds a one game lead over Fishers (8-7) in the Eastern Conference standings, and the Pirates will clinch the final playoff spot with a victory on Sunday.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - On Saturday, July 11th, the Orlando Pirates met the San Antonio Gunslingers at the Freeman Coliseum in what was a must-win game for both teams’ playoff hopes. With just under 40 seconds remaining, San Antonio’s (4-10) Jahleel Billingsley scored a go-ahead touchdown to take a six point lead. Orlando (9-6) responded by scoring the game-winning touchdown with 24 seconds to play, and the Pirates’ playoff hunt continues.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed defensive back Kendall Bohler. Bohler, who grew up in Orlando, played four seasons at Florida A&M University and after graduation in 2025 signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League and went to rookie minicamp.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed defensive back Johnny Harris. The 6’2”, 195 lb. native of Sanford, FL went undrafted in this year's NFL draft after playing three seasons at Bethune Cookman University.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - As the 2026 IFL regular season winds to a close, the Orlando Pirates are closing in on an Eastern Conference playoff berth. Orlando (8-6) plays the first of two road games when they meet the Gunslingers (4-9) on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT in the Freeman Coliseum. San Antonio is also in contention for a playoff spot.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates held a five-point lead over their Eastern Conference rival Green Bay Blizzard in their final home game of the 2026 IFL regular season. It appeared an undefeated record at the Kia Center was certain, until Green Bay’s (12-2) Trevon Alexander scored the go-ahead touchdown with three minutes left. Orlando (8-6) had an opportunity to win the game, until a late fumble cost the Pirates their perfect record at home.
ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Sunday game against Green Bay.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi. Akharaiyi joins the organization after gaining interest from three professional leagues.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates continue their playoff push when they host the Eastern Conference’s top-seed Green Bay Blizzard on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. EDT in the Kia Center. Orlando (8-5) hosts their final regular season home game, looking to finish the year with an undefeated 6-0 record at the Kia Center, while Green Bay (11-2) has already secured a spot in the 2026 IFL Playoffs.
MOLINE, IL - The Orlando Pirates continued their winning ways, defeating the Quad City Steamwheelers 45-26 on Sunday afternoon at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Orlando (8-5) earned its second consecutive victory, defeating the Steamwheelers for the second time this season, while Quad City (5-8) saw their two-game winning streak snapped.
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed veteran defensive back Markel Roby. For the last three seasons Roby has been in the United Football League with Houston.
