The United Football League (UFL) kicks off its inaugural season with the defending USFL and XFL champions clashing in the opening game. The Birmingham Stallions (2023 USFL champions) will visit the Arlington Renegades (2023 XFL champions) in the first game of a Saturday double-header to launch the new league.
The USFL and XFL merged in late 2023 to create the UFL and an opportunity to take spring football to heights unseen. The new league looks to cement itself after the former two leagues had their ups and downs. The new league has only eight teams, with four teams representing each conference, playing a 10-game regular season.
UFL Quick Guide
- Where to Watch UFL Games in 2024?
- What Teams Are Playing in the UFL in 2024?
- Where to Watch UFL Opening Weekend 2024?
- How to Watch the 2024 UFL Season Without Cable TV
- 2024 UFL Schedule: Games, Times, Channels
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming UFL season.
Where to Watch UFL Games in 2024?
ESPN and Fox Sports are the broadcast partners for the 2024 UFL Season with live games airing on FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. ESPN+ will simulstream each game that airs on the ESPN networks. DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV are great ways to watch UFL games online on most devices.
What Teams Are Playing in the UFL in 2024?
The UFL’s inaugural season will consist of eight teams, with half playing in the USFL Conference and the other half in the XFL Conference. The chart below shows each team, their stadium, and head coach.
| Conference | Team | Stadium | Head coach |
| USFL Conference | Birmingham Stallions | Protective Stadium | Skip Holtz |
| Houston Roughnecks | Rice Stadium | Curtis Johnson | |
| Memphis Showboats | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | John DeFilippo | |
| Michigan Panthers | Ford Field | Mike Nolan | |
| XFL Conference | Arlington Renegades | Choctaw Stadium | Bob Stoops |
| DC Defenders | Audi Field | Reggie Barlow | |
| San Antonio Brahmas | Alamodome | Wade Phillips | |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | The Dome at America’s Center | Anthony Becht |
Where to Watch UFL Opening Weekend 2024?
All eight teams will take the field this weekend as the inaugural UFL season kicks off. Fox and ESPN will broadcast the following games.
Saturday, March 30
- Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades | 1 p.m. (FOX)
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, March 31
- D.C. Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas | 12 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)
- Memphis Showboats at Houston Roughnecks | 3 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)
Check out the full 2024 UFL Schedule here
How to Watch the 2024 UFL Season Without Cable TV
You don’t need to spend a fortune to watch live UFL games as ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, and FS1 are available to stream on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. With ESPN+ you can live stream any UFL game that airs on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
UFL games that air on ABC and FOX can be viewed for free by using an antenna and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which ABC and FOX affiliates are in your area.
You can find out more about each streaming service, below.
DIRECTV STREAM Has Every UFL Game Live
Watch every tackle and touchdown during the UFL season with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ABC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, and ESPN2, in a stacked lineup of over 75 channels so viewers can watch each game featuring the USFL and XFL conferences collide and much more for only $79.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
For a limited time, new and eligible subscribers can get the Sports Pack add-on with the Entertainment package for only $84.98 per month for the first three months (a savings of $30).
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the UFL Live on Sling TV At the Most Affordable Price
One of the most affordable ways to watch live games during the UFL season on FOX, ABC, FS1, ESPN, and ESPN2 is with the Sling Orange & Blue plan. With Sling, subscribers can live stream every game and the most popular entertainment, news, and sports networks in a lineup of over 40 channels.
There are no long-term contracts or bulky equipment and you can record with 50 hours of DVR storage which is included for no additional charge.
New subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Stream the UFL Season and Other Sports Live on Fubo
Don’t miss any of the action on the gridiron featuring all eight UFL teams and over 100 sporting events with the Pro plan from Fubo. The plan includes ABC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, and ESPN2 in a lineup of over 150 live channels. Relive your favorite moments during the season and rewatch your favorite shows with 1000 hours of Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and get $20 off their first month for a limited time.
Watch the UFL Games Live on ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream every single minute of UFL games that air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Subscribers can watch live football games featuring the XFL and USFL conference, thousands of hours of live sports, including the UFC, PGA, MLB, and much more for only $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
Streaming the UFL Live is Easy With Hulu + Live TV
You can find UFL games throughout 2024 streaming live on ABC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live UFL games on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows, movies, and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage for only $76.99 per month.
Watch the UFL Season Unfold and More With YouTube TV
Boasting a channel lineup of over 100 of the most popular entertainment, news, and sports networks, subscribers can stream the UFL live on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, and FOX with YouTube TV. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
2024 UFL Schedule: Games, Times, Channels
All times Eastern. ESPN/ABC games are available to stream on ESPN+
Week 1
Saturday, March 30
- Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades | 1 p.m. (FOX)
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, March 31
- D.C. Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas | 12 p.m. (ESPN)
- Memphis Showboats at Houston Roughnecks | 3 p.m. (ESPN)
Week 2
Saturday, April 6
- San Antonio Brahmas at Memphis Showboats | 12 p.m. (ESPN)
- Arlington Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks | 8 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, April 7
- Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers | 12 p.m. (ESPN)
- Houston Roughnecks at D.C. Defenders | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Week 3
Saturday, April 13
- D.C. Defenders at Arlington Renegades | 1 p.m. (ESPN)
- Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions | 7 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, April 14
- Houston Roughnecks at Michigan Panthers | 12 p.m. (ABC)
- St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas | 3 p.m. (ABC)
Week 4
Saturday, April 20
- Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks | 12:30 p.m. (ABC)
- D.C. Defenders at Birmingham Stallions | 7 p.m. (FOX)
- Michigan Panthers at San Antonio Brahmas | 7 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, April 21
- Arlington Renegades at Houston Roughnecks | 2 p.m. (FS1)
Week 5
Saturday, April 27
- San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades | 7 p.m. (FOX)
- Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks | 7 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, April 28
- St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders | 12 p.m. (ESPN)
- Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats | 3 p.m. (FOX)
Week 6
Saturday, May 4
- Birmingham Stallions at Memphis Showboats | 12 p.m. (ABC)
- Houston Roughnecks at St. Louis Battlehawks | 3 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, May 5
- Arlington Renegades at Michigan Panthers | 1 p.m. (FOX)
- San Antonio Brahmas at D.C. Defenders | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Week 7
Saturday, May 11
- Memphis Showboats at Arlington Renegades | 1 p.m. (ESPN)
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Birmingham Stallions | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, May 12
- Michigan Panthers at D.C. Defenders | 12 p.m. (ESPN)
- San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks | 3 p.m. (ESPN)
Week 8
Saturday, May 18
- Memphis Showboats at Michigan Panthers | 4 p.m. (FOX)
- Houston Roughnecks at Birmingham Stallions | 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
Sunday, May 19
- D.C. Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks |12 p.m. (ABC)
- Arlington Renegades at San Antonio Brahmas | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Week 9
Saturday, May 25
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Arlington Renegades | 12 p.m. (ABC)
- Birmingham Stallions at San Antonio Brahmas | 3 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, May 26
- D.C. Defenders at Memphis Showboats | 2:30 p.m. (FOX)
- Michigan Panthers at Houston Roughnecks | 2:30 p.m. (FOX)
Week 10
Saturday, June 1
- Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions | 12 p.m. (ESPN)
- San Antonio Brahmas at St. Louis Battlehawks | 4 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, June 2
- Arlington Renegades at D.C. Defenders | 12 p.m. (ABC)
- Houston Roughnecks at Memphis Showboats | 7 p.m. (FOX)
Conference Championships
Saturday, June 8
- Conference Championship | 3 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, June 9
- Conference Championship | TBA (FOX)
UFL Championship
Sunday, June 16
- UFL Championship | TBA (FOX)