This morning, the Continental Football League (COFL) announced the addition of the San Antonio Toros as a member for their inaugural season kicking off in 2026.
The Toros are the third team announced by the reintroduced league, joining the Ohio Valley Ironmen and Texas Syndicate. They will compete in the league’s South Division, creating a natural rivalry with the Austin based Syndicate.
Per the COFL’s press release, Commissioner Mike Kelly shared “The San Antonio Toros embody everything the Continental Football League stands for – grit, pride, and regional loyalty,” he further added “Texas football has always been defined by passion and community and bringing the Toros back honors that legacy while building a pathway for the next generation of players and fans.”
San Antonio Toros Managing Partner & Team President Joshua Mair acknowledge the announcement in the following statements: “This is a proud day for San Antonio football, the Toros build their reputation on heart, toughness, and community. Joining the Continental Football League gives us the opportunity to carry that tradition forward while creating a new era for our fans, players, and city.” Mair also shared “We’re not just reviving a name. We’re reviving an attitude – one that says this city deserves professional football that belongs to the people”.
The Toros leadership group includes experienced football executives and local business owners and are currently finalizing local partnership, as well as assembling an Advisory Board to help direct the team’s operations, sponsorship and community engagement efforts in the region. In the coming weeks, the team will be announcing its coaching staff, open tryouts and player signings. In the meantime, fans can follow the San Antonio Toros on social media on both Instragram and X at @CoFLToros or the team’s website: cofltoros.com for updates.
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Originally launched in 1967, the San Antonio Toros were a dominate force in each of the league they were a member. In the Toros eight seasons, the team participated in seven championship games and were crowned champions six times: Texas Football League in 1967 and 1968, Continental Football League in 1969, Trans-American Football League in 1970 and 1971, and Southwest Professional Football League in 1972
San Antonio Toros History:
The San Antonio Toros initially played the 1967 and 1968 seasons as a member of the Texas Football League (TFL). Prior to the 1969 season, the Continental Football League announced the inclusion of the TFL and its eight teams, creating a new Texas Division. That season the TFL’s San Antonio Toros defeated the Indianapolis Capitols 44-38 in overtime in the Continental Football League championship. Upon the dissolving of the COFL after the 1969 season, the Toros participated in the Trans-American Football League (TAFL) for two seasons (1970-1971). After the collapse of the TAFL, the Toros competed two seasons as members of the Southwest Professional Football League (1972-1973). In the wake of the TAFL’s demise, the Toros joined the semi-pro ranks as a member of the Mid-America Football League, which included an exhibition game against the National Football League’s Houston Oilers. During the team’s 8-year existence, the Toros appeared in 7 championship games, winning six championships (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972).
Continental Football League History:
The COFL originally played five seasons from 1965 to 1969, before teams departed for other leagues, forcing it to cease operations after the conclusion of its 1969 season. The league featured numerous National Football League alumni, as well as Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees: Ken Stabler, Doak Walker, Bill Walsh and Steve Van Buren.
The league publicly relaunched in September 2025 under the leadership of commissioner Mike Kelly. The new COFL is community owned, and the fan focused league is positioning itself as the lone “AA” professional football league. It plans to launch in May 2026 with eight teams competing in two divisions (North and South).
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