The XFL is back for the third time and it’s headed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The spring football league will kick off on Saturday, February 18, and it’ll conclude on Saturday, May 13 with the XFL Championship Game.
The relaunched league will feature two divisions (XFL North and XFL South) and 8 teams. The D.C. Defenders, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis Battlehawks, Vegas Vipers will make up the XFL North and the Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas will represent the XFL South.
Find out how to watch the 2023 XFL season, below, and check out the full schedule at the bottom of the page.
How to Watch XFL Games Live Throughout the 2023 Season
The ESPN family of networks will air live XFL games throughout the 2023 season. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FX, and ESPN+ will team up to bring fans each touchdown and tackle on the gridiron.
Stream live XFL Games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and FX on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and other compatible devices with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV. Sling TV offers ESPN, ESPN2, and FX, however, the service doesn’t have ABC, but you can watch those games for free by using an antenna and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which ABC affiliates are in your area.
Watch the XFL Live on ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream every single minute of the XFL live throughout the 2023 season and subscribers can watch for only $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
Watch the XFL Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch every tackle and touchdown during the 2023 XFL season with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ABC, FX, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 75 channels, so viewers can watch each XFL game and more for only $74.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the XFL Live on Hulu + Live TV
The XFL on ABC, FX, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 85 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV for $69.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live XFL games on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch the XFL Live on fuboTV
Catch live XFL games during the 2023 season and over 100 sporting events with the Pro plan from fuboTV. The plan includes ABC, FX, ESPN, and ESPN2, so you will not miss a snap and over 140 channels for only $74.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the season and rewatch your favorite shows with 1000 hours and Cloud DVR space.
Watch the XFL Live on Vidgo
Vidgo subscribers can watch each XFL game on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and FX and over 110 live channels and on-demand for only $64.95 per month with their English Plus package. The service includes 20 hours of free DVR for the first 90 days.
Watch the XFL Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch live XFL games during the 2023 season on FX, ESPN, and ESPN2 is with the Sling Orange & Blue plan. At the low price of $55 per month, subscribers can watch the XFL and 47 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the year.
Watch the XFL Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live XFL games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and FX with YouTube TV for only $64.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
The 2023 XFL Schedule
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Game | Where to Watch |
| Week 1 | Saturday, February 18, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Vegas Vipers 20 at Arlington Renegades 22 | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, February 18, 2023 | 8:30 PM | Orlando Guardians 12 at Houston Roughnecks 33 | ESPN/FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, February 19, 2023 | 3:00 PM | St. Louis Battlehawks 18 at San Antonio Brahmas 15 | ABC/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, February 19, 2023 | 8:00 PM | Seattle Sea Dragons 18 at D.C. Defenders 22 | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Week 2 | Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 9:00 PM | St. Louis Battlehawks at Seattle Sea Dragons | FX/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, February 25, 2023 | 7:00 PM | D.C. Defenders at Vegas Vipers | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 4:00 PM | San Antonio Brahmas at Orlando Guardians | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Arlington Renegades at Houston Roughnecks | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Week 3 | Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Seattle Sea Dragons at Vegas Vipers | FX/ESPN+ |
| Sunday, March 5, 2023 | 1:00 PM | St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, March 5, 2023 | 4:00 PM | Orlando Guardians at Arlington Renegades | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, March 5, 2023 | 8:00 PM | San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Week 4 | Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Houston Roughnecks at Orlando Guardians | FX/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 10:00 PM | San Antonio Brahmas at Seattle Sea Dragons | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, March 12, 2023 | 4:00 PM | Arlington Renegades vs St. Louis Battlehawks | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, March 12, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Vegas Vipers at D.C. Defenders | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Week 5 | Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 9:00 PM | Houston Roughnecks at Seattle Sea Dragons | FX/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 7:00 PM | D.C. Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 10:00 PM | Orlando Guardians at Vegas Vipers | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 10:00 PM | Arlington Renegades vs San Antonio Brahmas | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Week 6 | Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Seattle Sea Dragons at Orlando Guardians | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 7:00 PM | St. Louis Battlehawks at Vegas Vipers | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 3:00 PM | San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades | ABC/ESPN+ | |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Houston Roughnecks at D.C. Defenders | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Week 7 | Friday, March 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Seattle Sea Dragons at Arlington Renegades | FX/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 3:00 PM | St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 6:00 PM | San Antonio Brahmas at Vegas Vipers | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM | D.C. Defenders at Orlando Guardians | FX/ESPN+ | |
| Week 8 | Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Vegas Vipers at St. Louis Battlehawks | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 4:00 PM | Arlington Renegades at Orlando Guardians | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 9, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Houston Roughnecks at San Antonio Brahmas | ABC/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 9, 2023 | 7:00 PM | D.C. Defenders at Seattle Sea Dragons | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Week 9 | Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 12:30 PM | Vegas Vipers at Houston Roughnecks | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Orlando Guardians at San Antonio Brahmas | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 12:00 PM | Arlington Renegades at D.C. Defenders | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Seattle Sea Dragons at St. Louis Battlehawks | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Week 10 | Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 12:00 PM | Orlando Guardians at St. Louis Battlehawks | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 3:00 PM | D.C Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas | ABC/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Houston Roughnecks at Arlington Renegades | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 9:00 PM | Vegas Vipers at Seattle Sea Dragons | ESPN2/ESPN+ | |
| Week 11 | Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Semifinal #1 | ESPN2/ESPN+ |
| Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Semifinal #2 | ESPN/ESPN+ | |
| Week 13 | Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 3:00 PM | XFL Championship Game | ABC/ESPN+ |