The name of Springfield’s new Arena League football team was announced at a press conference Wednesday.
Team owner Mark Burgess announced the team will be called the Ozark Lunkers.
The name was picked in a contest by a Nixa woman.
A contest will be held later to name the fish mascot.
Burgess says the Ozark Lunkers are bringing “the 3 Fs”: Fun, Family and Football.
Vice President of Operations Monica Henderson say they will begin a search for a general manager next week.
The team will play at the Wilson Logistics Arena, which is under construction at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, beginning in June of 2024.
CEO of the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Eric Owens says construction of the stadium is right on track.