BEAUMONT, Texas — Arena Football One (AF1) has announced the Beaumont Renegades will join the league for the 2026 season, marking the start of AF1’s expansion plans.

The Renegades bring a championship pedigree to the fifty-yard game after capturing a title in their inaugural 2025 season.

“We are incredibly excited to announce the addition of the championship-caliber Renegades to AF1,” Commissioner Jeff Fisher said. “Our goal is to continue to build the league to be the best it can be for players, fans, and communities.”

Led by co-owners Rodney Robichau and NFL veteran Deatrich Wise Jr., the Renegades are making the move to AF1 with a commitment to competing at the highest level.

Wise, entering his ninth NFL season and first with the Washington Commanders, comes from an arena football

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