XFL sends request to Alamodome for possible new pro-football franchise

League to begin play in 2020 with eight franchises

SAN ANTONIO – Professional football could be headed back to the Alamo City.

City of San Antonio officials have confirmed to KSAT that the Alamodome has received a "request for proposal from the XFL league."

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"We are currently evaluating it," Patricia Musquiz-Cantor, Interim Director of Convention & Sports Facilities, said in the statement to KSAT.

The XFL sent invitations Wednesday to submit a proposal to interested markets and stadiums.

The league, which is owned and operated by World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon, is scheduled to kick off in eight cities in 2020. 


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