san antonio tx, October 23, 2025
News Summary
The revived Continental Football League has announced that the San Antonio Toros will be a participating team in its inaugural season. Starting in May, the Toros will compete in the South Division and aim to provide community-focused professional football. This marks the relaunch of a franchise that previously thrived from 1967 to 1974. Team president Joshua Mair emphasized the goal to reflect San Antonio’s spirit and offer opportunities for young athletes.
San Antonio — The revived Continental Football League (CoFL) has announced that the San Antonio Toros will be a participating team in its inaugural season, beginning in May 2026. The Toros will compete in the South Division of the league alongside other new franchises and are part of a broader effort to offer community-focused, year-round professional football.
Key developments at a glance
The Toros represent a relaunch of the original franchise that operated in San Antonio from 1967 to 1974 and was highly successful in its era. Other teams joining the CoFL include the Ohio Valley Ironmen and the Texas Syndicates, based in Austin. League organizers describe the CoFL as a community-owned, “AA” professional football league designed to provide playing opportunities for young athletes and to fill a local gap in the sports calendar.
Leadership, roster and operations
Joshua Mair serves as the managing partner and team president of the Toros and stated that the team’s mission is to reflect the spirit of San Antonio and provide professional football that belongs to the community. The team’s leadership group is composed of experienced football executives and local business owners who are finalizing local partnerships and forming an Advisory Board. Coaching staff, player signings, and open tryouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
According to the league’s plan, each franchise will have a 36-man active roster primarily sourced from Texas and South-Central universities, with a majority of players aged between 18 and 25 years. League planners say the CoFL will position itself as an “AA” professional league and not in direct competition with other spring or fall football leagues. The league is community-owned and aims to fill a void for football fans with year-round play, creating opportunities for young athletes.
Local context and competitive landscape
The Toros’ return to San Antonio comes shortly after the United Football League’s San Antonio Brahmas announced their relocation, a development that contributes to a shifting local football scene and creates opportunity for teams operating in smaller venues. Key league details, such as the exact location of home games and additional team announcements, will be provided in future communications.
On-field expectations and community focus
Organizers expect rosters to be built primarily from regional college programs, aiming to give recent college players and younger athletes a path into professional play. The Toros will play a full CoFL schedule beginning with the league’s inaugural season in May 2026 and are placed in the South Division, which may produce local rivalries with the Austin-based Texas Syndicates.
What remains to be decided
Final decisions on home stadiums, season schedules, ticketing, sponsorships, and the detailed makeup of each club’s coaching and operational staff remain pending. Team and league officials say those items will be shared in upcoming announcements.
Details table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| League | Continental Football League (CoFL) — community-owned, “AA” professional |
| Team | San Antonio Toros (relaunch of 1967–1974 franchise) |
| Inaugural season | Beginning in May 2026 |
| Division | South Division |
| Other announced teams | Ohio Valley Ironmen, Texas Syndicates (Austin) |
| Roster plan | 36-man active roster, primarily from Texas and South-Central universities, majority aged 18–25 |
| Team president | Joshua Mair |
Timeline
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1967–1974 | Original San Antonio Toros franchise existed, participating in seven championship games and winning six championships across various leagues | Historical |
| Announcement (date unspecified) | The revived Continental Football League announced the San Antonio Toros will be a participating team | Recent announcement |
| May 2026 | CoFL inaugural season begins; San Antonio Toros scheduled to participate | Planned / League schedule |
| Coming weeks (timeline unspecified) | Coaching staff, player signings, and open tryouts will be announced | Planned announcements |
| Recent (date unspecified) | United Football League’s San Antonio Brahmas announced their relocation | Recent development |
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FAQ
When will the San Antonio Toros begin play?
The revived Continental Football League (CoFL) has announced that the San Antonio Toros will be a participating team in its inaugural season, beginning in May 2026.
Where will the Toros play their home games?
Key league details, such as the exact location of home games and additional team announcements, will be provided in future communications.
Who is the managing partner and team president of the Toros?
Joshua Mair serves as the managing partner and team president of the Toros and stated that the team’s mission is to reflect the spirit of San Antonio and provide professional football that belongs to the community.
What is the roster plan for each franchise?
According to the league’s plan, each franchise will have a 36-man active roster primarily sourced from Texas and South-Central universities, with a majority of players aged between 18 and 25 years.
Which other teams have been announced for the CoFL?
Other teams joining the CoFL include the Ohio Valley Ironmen and the Texas Syndicates, based in Austin.
Which division will the Toros compete in?
The Toros will compete in the South Division of the league, potentially establishing a rivalry with the Texas Syndicates.
How is the league organized and what is its aim?
The league is community-owned and aims to fill a void for football fans with year-round play, creating opportunities for young athletes.
What level will the CoFL operate at?
The CoFL aims to differentiate itself as an “AA” professional football league and is not in direct competition with other spring or fall football leagues.
When will coaching staff and tryouts be announced?
Coaching staff, player signings, and open tryouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
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