Spring football returns tonight with the second season of the United Football League (UFL). The hard-hitting action on the gridiron will feature a total of 40 games over 10 weeks, featuring 8 teams competing in in two divisions. This year’s postseason will feature two semifinal games and the 2025 UFL Championship Game.
UFL Quick Guide
- Where to Watch UFL Games in 2025?
- What Teams Are Playing in the UFL in 2025?
- Where to Watch UFL Opening Weekend 2025?
- How to Watch the 2025 UFL Season Without Cable TV
- 2025 UFL Schedule: Games, Times, Channels
The Birmingham Stallions sit on top of the throne after winning the 2024 UFL Championship game convincingly via a 25-0 shutout against the San Antonio Brahmas. The Stallions are looking to continue their stampede from where they left off and prove they are one of the best dynasties in sports after pulling a spring football championship three-peat, winning the USFL Championship in 2021 and 2022.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 UFL season.
Where to Watch UFL Games in 2025?
ESPN and Fox Sports are the broadcast partners for the 2025 UFL Season, with live games airing on FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. ESPN+ will simulstream each game that airs on ABC and the ESPN networks.
Several great ways to watch UFL games online on most devices include:
What Teams Are Playing in the UFL in 2025?
The UFL’s second 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 and their stadium.
| Conference | Team | Stadium |
| USFL Conference | Birmingham Stallions | Protective Stadium |
| Houston Roughnecks | Rice Stadium | |
| Memphis Showboats | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | |
| Michigan Panthers | Ford Field | |
| XFL Conference | Arlington Renegades | Choctaw Stadium |
| DC Defenders | Audi Field | |
| San Antonio Brahmas | Alamodome | |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | The Dome at America’s Center |
Where to Watch UFL Opening Weekend 2025?
All eight teams will take the field this weekend as the inaugural UFL season kicks off. Fox and ESPN will broadcast the following games.
Friday, March 28
- St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Houston Roughnecks | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, 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 2025 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 watched 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 90 channels so viewers can watch each game featuring the USFL and XFL conferences collide and much more for only $86.99 per month.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
With DIRECTV STREAM, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and each plan includes unlimited cloud DVR storage. New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing, which allows you to live stream the UFL for free online.
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 for $61 per month. 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. Upgrade to Unlimited DVR for only $5 per month.
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 220 live channels. Relive your favorite moments during the season and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and get $30 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 conferences and thousands of hours of live sports, including the UFC, PGA, MLB, March Madness, college football and much more, for only $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
Streaming the UFL Live is Easy With Hulu + Live TV
You can find UFL games throughout the season 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 and other sports 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 $82.99 per month.
New subscribers get a three-day free trial.
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. For $82.99 per month, you get access to hours of live content and on-demand favorites and the service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
2025 UFL Schedule: Games, Times, Channels
All times Eastern. ESPN/ABC games are available to stream on ESPN+
Week 1
Friday, March 28
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, March 29
- San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades | 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, March 30
- Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats | 12 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Birmingham Stallions at DC Defenders | 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Week 2
Friday, April 4
- Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, April 5
- Memphis Showboats at DC Defenders | 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
Sunday, April 6
- Houston Roughnecks at Arlington Renegades | 12 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- San Antonio Brahmas at St. Louis Battlehawks | 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Week 3
Friday, April 11
- Arlington Renegades at Birmingham Stallions | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, April 12
- Houston Roughnecks at Memphis Showboats | 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Sunday, April 13
- San Antonio Brahmas at Michigan Panthers | 12 p.m. ET (ABC)
- DC Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Week 4
Friday, April 18
- Memphis Showboats at Michigan Panthers | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, April 19
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Arlington Renegades | 12:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks | 7 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, April 20
- San Antonio Brahmas at DC Defenders | 5 p.m. ET (FOX)
Week 5
Friday, April 25
- Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, April 26
- Michigan Panthers at St. Louis Battlehawks | 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Sunday, April 27
- DC Defenders at Arlington Renegades | 12 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Houston Roughnecks at San Antonio Brahmas | 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Week 6
Friday, May 2
- Arlington Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, May 3
- Memphis Showboats at Houston Roughnecks | 12 p.m. ET (ABC)
Sunday, May 4
- DC Defenders at Michigan Panthers | 12 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
- San Antonio Brahmas at Birmingham Stallions | 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
Week 7
Friday, May 9
- DC Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, May 10
- Michigan Panthers at Arlington Renegades | 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, May 11
- Houston Roughnecks at Birmingham Stallions | 12 p.m. ET (ABC)
- St. Louis Battlehawks at Memphis Showboats | 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Week 8
Friday, May 16
- Memphis Showboats at San Antonio Brahmas | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, May 17
- Birmingham Stallions at St. Louis Battlehawks | 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Michigan Panthers at Houston Roughnecks | 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, May 18
- Arlington Renegades at DC Defenders | 12 p.m. ET (ABC)
Week 9
Friday, May 23
- St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, May 24
- Arlington Renegades at Memphis Showboats | 12 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Sunday, May 25
- DC Defenders at Houston Roughnecks | 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
Week 10
Friday, May 30
- St. Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders | 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Saturday, May 31
- Houston Roughnecks at Michigan Panthers | 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Sunday, June 1
- Arlington Renegades at San Antonio Brahmas | 12 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Birmingham Stallions at Memphis Showboats | 3 p.m. ET (FOX)
Playoffs
- TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
- TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. ET (FOX)
UFL Championship
- TBD vs. TBD | 8 p.m. ET (ABC)