The UFL is back for its third season, and the league is leaning all the way into the hype. Rosters are finalized, kickoff is just days away, and this year’s slate brings new identities, fresh coaches, and championship expectations across all eight teams. For the first time, fans can tune in to every game, from the season opener on Friday, March 27, through the UFL Championship on Saturday, June 13, with the ESPN/FOX One Bundle.
What’s New for the UFL in 2026
The 2026 season introduces three first-year franchises in the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings, and Orlando Storm, while the defending champion DC Defenders return with Jordan Ta’amu and one of the league’s biggest stars. St. Louis also remains a major draw thanks to its huge home-field advantage, and Birmingham is still the standard after its historic three-peat.
Opening weekend is loaded with must-watch games. FOX gets things started with the Birmingham Stallions at Louisville Kings on Friday, March 27, streaming on FOX One. ESPN follows with DC Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks on Saturday, March 28, and then Columbus Aviators at Orlando Storm on Sunday, March 29, giving fans an immediate look at the league’s newest teams and some of its biggest brands.
FOX is also putting plenty of star power behind the mic this season. Curt Menefee and Joel Klatt headline the FOX UFL booth again, with Kevin Kugler, Devin Gardner, Brock Huard, Jenny Taft, and Jake Butt rounding out the network’s broadcast team. FOX is also leaning into a more tech-forward production with aerial drones and enhanced in-game communication.
How to Watch the UFL in 2026 Without Cable
For cord cutters, every game during the 2026 UFL season is available to stream with the ESPN/FOX One Bundle. At $39.99 per month, it includes ESPN Unlimited and FOX One, with each service accessed in its own app. That price is a strong value for UFL fans. ESPN Unlimited alone is $29.99 per month, and FOX One is $19.99 per month, which would total $49.98 if you subscribed separately. The bundle trims about $9.99 off every month while giving you access to both sides of the league’s TV coverage
The bundle also makes sense because the UFL is split across a wide mix of channels and apps. All 43 games will air across linear networks FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, with select Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes and ESPN Deportes.
Beyond the ESPN/FOX One Bundle, cord cutters have other ways to stream live UFL action on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other devices. DIRECTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo carry each of the league’s media partners, bringing every touchdown and tackle to your favorite device. Plus, with an antenna, you can watch UFL games for free on ABC and ESPN. Using a site like Antennas Direct can help you discover the right antenna and which affiliates are in your area.
2026 UFL Regular Season Schedule
All games are available to stream with the ESPN/FOX One Bundle.
| Week | Date | Game | Time | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, March 27 | Birmingham Stallions at Louisville Kings | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 1 | Saturday, March 28 | DC Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks | 12 PM ET | ESPN |
| 1 | Saturday, March 28 | Houston Gamblers at Dallas Renegades | 4 PM ET | FOX |
| 1 | Sunday, March 29 | Columbus Aviators at Orlando Storm | 8 PM ET | ESPN |
| 2 | Friday, April 3 | DC Defenders at Columbus Aviators | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 2 | Saturday, April 4 | Louisville Kings at Orlando Storm | 8 PM ET | ESPN |
| 2 | Sunday, April 5 | Birmingham Stallions at Houston Gamblers | 12 PM ET | ESPN2 |
| 2 | Tuesday, April 7 | St. Louis Battlehawks at Dallas Renegades | 8 PM ET | FS1 |
| 3 | Friday, April 10 | Orlando Storm at Louisville Kings | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 3 | Saturday, April 11 | Houston Gamblers at DC Defenders | 12 PM ET | ESPN |
| 3 | Sunday, April 12 | Columbus Aviators at Dallas Renegades | 12 PM ET | ABC |
| 3 | Sunday, April 12 | Birmingham Stallions at St. Louis Battlehawks | 3 PM ET | ABC |
| 4 | Thursday, April 16 | Louisville Kings at Houston Gamblers | 8 PM ET | ESPN App |
| 4 | Friday, April 17 | Dallas Renegades at Columbus Aviators | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 4 | Saturday, April 18 | St. Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders | 12:30 PM ET | ABC |
| 4 | Saturday, April 18 | Orlando Storm at Birmingham Stallions | 4 PM ET | FOX |
| 5 | Friday, April 24 | DC Defenders at Birmingham Stallions | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 5 | Saturday, April 25 | St. Louis Battlehawks at Orlando Storm | 7 PM ET | ESPN |
| 5 | Sunday, April 26 | Columbus Aviators at Houston Gamblers | 12 PM ET | ABC |
| 5 | Sunday, April 26 | Louisville Kings at Dallas Renegades | 3 PM ET | ABC |
| 6 | Thursday, April 30 | St. Louis Battlehawks at Louisville Kings | 8 PM ET | FS1 |
| 6 | Friday, May 1 | Houston Gamblers at Columbus Aviators | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 6 | Saturday, May 2 | Dallas Renegades at DC Defenders | 12 PM ET | ABC |
| 6 | Sunday, May 3 | Birmingham Stallions at Orlando Storm | 4 PM ET | FOX |
| 7 | Friday, May 8 | Columbus Aviators at St. Louis Battlehawks | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 7 | Saturday, May 9 | Louisville Kings at DC Defenders | 1:30 PM ET | FOX |
| 7 | Saturday, May 9 | Dallas Renegades at Birmingham Stallions | 8 PM ET | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, May 10 | Orlando Storm at Houston Gamblers | 6 PM ET | FS1 |
| 8 | Friday, May 15 | Orlando Storm at Dallas Renegades | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 8 | Saturday, May 16 | DC Defenders at Louisville Kings | 12 PM ET | ABC |
| 8 | Saturday, May 16 | Houston Gamblers at St. Louis Battlehawks | 3 PM ET | ABC |
| 8 | Sunday, May 17 | Columbus Aviators at Birmingham Stallions | 1 PM ET | FOX |
| 9 | Friday, May 22 | DC Defenders at Orlando Storm | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 9 | Saturday, May 23 | Birmingham Stallions at Columbus Aviators | 3 PM ET | ABC |
| 9 | Sunday, May 24 | Dallas Renegades at Louisville Kings | 4 PM ET | FOX |
| 9 | Sunday, May 24 | St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Gamblers | 7 PM ET | ESPN2 |
| 10 | Friday, May 29 | Dallas Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks | 8 PM ET | FOX |
| 10 | Saturday, May 30 | Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions | 3 PM ET | ESPN2 |
| 10 | Sunday, May 31 | Orlando Storm at DC Defenders | 12 PM ET | ABC |
| 10 | Sunday, May 31 | Louisville Kings at Columbus Aviators | 6 PM ET | FOX |