https://orlandopirates.com en-us https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Punch_Postseason_Ticket_with_Victory_over_Freight 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.  Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Punch_Postseason_Ticket_with_Victory_over_Freight https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Orlando_Pirates_Transaction_Round-Up_7-25 ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Sunday game vs. Fishers. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Orlando_Pirates_Transaction_Round-Up_7-25 https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Henry_Nell_Signed 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. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Henry_Nell_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Ezekiel_Rose_Signed 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. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Ezekiel_Rose_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Face_Freight_for_IFL’s_Last_Playoff_Spot 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. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Face_Freight_for_IFL’s_Last_Playoff_Spot https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Keep_Playoff_Hopes_Alive_with_Thrilling_Victory_over_Gunslingers 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. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Keep_Playoff_Hopes_Alive_with_Thrilling_Victory_over_Gunslingers https://orlandopirates.com/links/Dash https://orlandopirates.com/links/Dash https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Kendall_Bohler_Signed 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. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Kendall_Bohler_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Johnny_Harris_Signed 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. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Johnny_Harris_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Battle_Gunslingers_with_IFL_Playoffs_Approaching 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. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Battle_Gunslingers_with_IFL_Playoffs_Approaching https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Suffer_Only_Home_Loss_in_52-50_Heartbreak 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.  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Suffer_Only_Home_Loss_in_52-50_Heartbreak https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Orlando_Pirates_Transaction_Round-Up_7-4 ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Sunday game against Green Bay. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Orlando_Pirates_Transaction_Round-Up_7-4 https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Kelly_Akharaiyi_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi. Akharaiyi joins the organization after gaining interest from three professional leagues. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Kelly_Akharaiyi_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Host_Top-Seeded_Blizzard_for_Final_Regular_Season_Home_Game 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. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Host_Top-Seeded_Blizzard_for_Final_Regular_Season_Home_Game https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Triumph_Over_Steamwheelers_for_Season_Sweep 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Triumph_Over_Steamwheelers_for_Season_Sweep https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Markel_Roby_Signed 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. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Markel_Roby_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Cole_De_Magistris_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed offensive lineman Cole De Magistris. De Magistris joined the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in March and became available after being released during their final roster cuts. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Cole_De_Magistris_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Mookie_Cooper_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed wide receiver Mookie Cooper. Cooper was a standout at the University of Missouri from 2021 through 2024. In 43 career games for the Tigers he made 21 starts and pulled in 92 receptions for 1,179 yards with one touchdown. He also ran the ball 10 times for 20 yards. Twice he had seven receptions in a game. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Mookie_Cooper_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Sundiata_Anderson_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed linebacker Sundiata Anderson. Anderson was most recently in camp with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Sundiata_Anderson_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Transaction_Round-Up_6_27 ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Sunday game against Quad City. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Transaction_Round-Up_6_27 https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Face_Steamwheelers_in_Eastern_Conference_Showdown MOLINE, IL - As the IFL season winds to a close, the Orlando Pirates look to keep the momentum going from Sunday’s 54-42 win over the Jacksonville Sharks, preparing for their toughest stretch of the 2026 campaign. Orlando (7-5) plays the first of three road games in the final four weeks of the season when they meet the Quad City Steamwheelers (5-7) on Sunday, June 28th at 4:00 p.m. EDT at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Face_Steamwheelers_in_Eastern_Conference_Showdown https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Stun_Sharks_Behind_DeLaurent’s_Four_Touchdowns ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates successfully defended home turf, upsetting their in-state rival Jacksonville Sharks 54-42 on Sunday night. Orlando (7-5) extended its undefeated record at the Kia Center to 5-0 following the victory, while Jacksonville (9-3) suffered its second consecutive defeat on the road.  Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Stun_Sharks_Behind_DeLaurent’s_Four_Touchdowns https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Transaction_Round-Up_6_19 ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Sunday game against Jacksonville. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Transaction_Round-Up_6_19 https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Josh_Gable_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed one of the team’s All-Time kickers in  Josh Gable. This marks the sixth season that Gable will be with Pirates. The former European Soccer standout from Kearney, NE, holds several franchise career records. Gable is the team’s All-Time leader for points by a kicker with 327, made extra points with 191, and made field goals with 39. He is also the leader in field goals attempted with 82 and PAT attempts with 191. In his Pirates career, he has appeared in 48 regular-season games and has a 47.5 field goal percentage. He has connected on 80.5 % of his extra points. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Josh_Gable_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Colby_Taylor_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed linebacker Colby Taylor. Taylor joins the Pirates after having been on the practice squad with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League this spring.  Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Colby_Taylor_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Host_Second-Place_Sharks_on_Saturday ORLANDO, FL - Following last week’s heart-wrenching loss in Tulsa, the Pirates return to Orlando to face the surging Jacksonville Sharks on Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Jacksonville (9-2) sits in second place in the IFL’s Eastern Conference standings, while Orlando (6-5) resides in third place in the East. The Pirates look to improve their undefeated record at the Kia Center to 5-0 this season. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Host_Second-Place_Sharks_on_Saturday https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Fall_to_Tulsa_with_Last-Second_Field_Goal TULSA, OK - The Pirates were on the verge of their seventh victory of the 2026 season on Saturday, leading the Oilers 50-49 on the road with 13 seconds left after a go-ahead touchdown run from quarterback Paxton DeLaurent. However, the Tulsa (6-5) offense drove down the field, and former Pirates kicker Axel Perez nailed the 21-yard field goal as time expired, handing Orlando (6-5) its fifth defeat of the season in heartbreaking fashion. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Fall_to_Tulsa_with_Last-Second_Field_Goal https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Transaction_Round-Up_6.13 ORLANDO, FL - The following are the latest roster moves by the Orlando Pirates as they head into their Saturday game vs. Tulsa. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Transaction_Round-Up_6.13 https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Temi_Ajirotutu_Signed ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed offensive lineman Temi Ajirotutu. The 6’5”, 310 lb. lineman was most recently in camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Ajirotutu joined Hamilton in early May of this season and was one of the final roster cuts before the start of the season. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Temi_Ajirotutu_Signed https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Travel_West_to_Face_Tulsa_in_Top-Four_Showdown TULSA, OK - The Pirates are coming off their largest margin of victory of the season following last week’s 43-point beatdown of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Kia Center. Orlando (6-4) now heads to the BOK Center to face the fourth-place Tulsa Oilers (5-5) on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. EDT, separated by just one game in the IFL Eastern Conference standings. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://orlandopirates.com/sports/fball/2026/releases/Pirates_Travel_West_to_Face_Tulsa_in_Top-Four_Showdown