Oy, with the sports, already. That said, go sports!
The Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) is bringing a new pro team to Las Vegas, the Vegas Bighorns.
Yes, there’s “pro” frisbee league. We’re using quotation marks because we assume these players are paid about as much as the guy giving out breath mints and paper towels in casino restrooms. All due respect.
You made us Google it.
Most frisbee players make less than $100 a game. So, like the WNBA before Caitlin Clark.
Pro frisbee is sort of like other sports, just without people in the stands. Wow, this story got snarky so quickly.
Here’s a hype video that should rectify that!
The Vegas Bighorns haven’t been officially announced yet, but it’s not really a secret given there’s a Facebook page and Web site devoted to the team.
The story was first reported by Ultiworld, saying, “In a surprise move, the Ultimate Frisbee Association is adding a new franchise in the hottest market in professional sports: Las Vegas. The Vegas Bighorns will be the first new UFA team added since 2023, when the Houston Havoc joined the association.”
This, despite the fact we have put a temporary moratorium on sports in Las Vegas. Nobody listens. Everyone thinks moving to Las Vegas is going to make miracles happen, as it did with the Vegas Golden Knights. Attention all sports: That’s not a template. Yes, the Raiders only became a thing after moving, but these are flukes.
Las Vegas is a very small market and there are already plenty of sports to go around. Don’t get us started.
As Ultiworld notes, “To ultimate fans, this move may come as a surprise. Las Vegas did not send any club teams to the USA Ultimate series in 2024, and the city has only a small local disc organization. In 2023, Las Vegas Nuke competed in SoCal men’s sectionals but did not advance past that stage. There are no nearby marquee college programs to draw from.”
On the bright side, this won’t be the worst-attended pro sport in Las Vegas. That distinction goes to the Las Vegas Night Owls, a pickleball team we only realized exists three minutes ago.
The Vegas Bighorns haven’t said where they’re playing yet, but it’s expected they’ll be part of the UFA’s 2025 season. Tryouts are happening Feb. 1, 2024 and the team roster will be announced March 2025.
Somebody see if Caitlin Clark’s got any free time coming up.
