Oregon Lightning Football - May 12

The Oregon Lightning are a professional indoor football team based in Redmond, Oregon—the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Originally founded in 2020, the team began play in 2021 as the Oregon High Desert Storm, competing in the American West Football Conference.

Now known as the Oregon Lightning, the team is owned by Chuck Jones, former head coach of the Arena Football League’s Oregon Blackbears, along with Sara Gumm and Jay Jenkins. With deep roots in the region and a commitment to high-energy competition, the Lightning are bringing pro football excitement to Central Oregon.