The Stockton Crusaders, a new professional arena football team, will debut in spring 2027 at Adventist Health Arena. The team is part of Arena Football One (AF1) and will be coached by Kurt Bryan.
- The Crusaders will play in Stockton with a 90-mile protected radius preventing a Sacramento team. - Uniforms are black, silver, white, and orange; games will be televised regionally or nationally.
- This is Stockton's third arena football team, following the Lightning (2006-2009) and Wolves (2011). - The team aims to provide family-friendly, affordable entertainment for the Central Valley.
The launch event will be livestreamed, and details are expected at a 10 a.m. announcement.