UFL coming to Ohio’s Capital City! Columbus Aviators start in Spring 2026: UFL co-owner Mike Repole Press Conference

By Ara Connors

 

 

Mike Repole UFL Co-owner, speaks to Louisville Kings media and fans, 10 8 2025 (photo by Michael Clevenger, Courier-Journal via Imagn Images)

 

Mike Repole UFL Owner, Columbus On UFL has quality players that they develop, Wants UFL players to NFL, Crew Stadium is perfect for the UFL 10 9 2025

 

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS (MIKE REPOLE BIO)

 

Mike Repole (born January 21, 1969) is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and racehorse owner. He is best known for co-founding Glaceau (maker of Vitaminwater), which sold to Coca-Cola for $4.1 billion, and BODYARMOR SuperDrink, a sports drink manufacturer, which also sold to Coca-Cola for $5.6 billion.

In 2019, Repole co-starred in the Barstool Sports investment show “Big Brain,” where he served as a financial advisor to David Portnoy, alongside Jon Taffer.

In July 2023, Repole took a majority stake in the athletic footwear and apparel brand NoBull. In January 2024, Tom Brady‘s athletic brands partnered and merged with Repole’s NoBULL.

In July 2025, Repole announced his investment into the United Football League.