Monroe will field an arena football team in 2026. The unnamed Monroe team will play in the Iowa headquartered The Arena League. in the 2026 season.
The Arena League launched in 2024 with pro football hall of famer Tim Brown as commissioner. Teams would include Monroe (LA), Memphis (TN), Hot Springs (AR), Eau Claire (WI), Grand Island (NE), St. Joseph (MO), and Waterloo (IA).
The Monroe Civic Center Arena will serve as the home for the team. Currently a contest is taking place to find a name for the team. The season will run June through August.