The St. Louis Battlehawks have been drawing large crowds to their games, with over 30,000 fans showing up for their recent win over the Houston Roughnecks. This was their fifth consecutive win, showing strong support from the fans. In contrast, a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium on the same day attracted 38,559 fans, raising the question of whether St. Louis should have another NFL team.
The UFL is currently struggling to attract fans in seven out of the cities where it has teams. However, St. Louis stands out as an exception to this trend, with a history of supporting football and a strong fan base for the Battlehawks. Despite past experiences with the Rams who moved back to Los Angeles and left St. Louis without an NFL team, there is potential for the league to return to the city if there is investment in a new stadium.
While it may take time before the NFL considers returning to St. Louis, this success of the Battlehawks could make it an attractive option for future expansion or relocation plans by demonstrating strong fan support and passion for football in the city. It’s important to note that while cities are becoming more reluctant to fund stadium projects due to financial concerns and other issues such as parking and traffic congestion, if St
