Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson’s UFL (United Football League) has announced the 2024 football schedule.
The 2024 UFL season will be the first season of the UFL, which was created following the merger of the XFL and USFL.
The new season begins on March 30, 2024, and ends on June 2, 2024.
You can check out the complete UFL 2024 schedule below:
“UFL Reveals 2024 Schedule
UFL season kicks off on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with the battle of the 2023 champions: Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium (1:00 PM ET, FOX)
Opening weekend matchups include:
March 30: St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers at Ford Field (4:00 PM ET, FOX);
March 31: D.C. Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas at the Alamodome (12:00 PM ET, ESPN);
March 31: Memphis Showboats at Houston Roughnecks at Rice Stadium (3:00 PM ET, ESPN)
Season tickets are now available and single-game tickets will be available for presale starting February 20 and to the public on February 22
Arlington, TX — February 5, 2024 — The United Football League announced the schedule for its inaugural season today.
Key details:
43 UFL games (40 regular season games, two Conference Championship games, one Championship game)
The League is divided into two conferences: USFL (Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers) and XFL (Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, St. Louis Battlehawks)
Each team will play six in-conference games and four inter-conference matchups
The Conference Championships will pit the top two teams with the best records in their respective conferences against each other
UFL games will be broadcast on ABC, FOX, ESPN, FS1 and ESPN2. Games on ESPN and ABC will be streamed on ESPN+ and FOX games will stream on the FOX Sports App. All games will be streamed via TV Everywhere
72% of all UFL games will air on broadcast television (ABC or FOX)
ABC – 10
FOX – 21
ESPN – 10
ESPN2 – 1
FS1 – 1
UFL 2024 Home Stadiums
USFL Conference XFL Conference
Birmingham Stallions
(Protective Stadium) Arlington Renegades
(Choctaw Stadium)
Houston Roughnecks
(Rice Stadium) D.C. Defenders
(Audi Field)
Memphis Showboats
(Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium) San Antonio Brahmas
(The Alamodome)
Michigan Panthers
(Ford Field) St. Louis Battlehawks
(The Dome at America’s Center)
“Through the combined reach of our partners at FOX and ESPN — who both share a commitment to broadcast innovation — the UFL will now have exceptional platforms through which fans can experience spring football,” said Russ Brandon, UFL President/CEO. “We are equally excited to welcome new and returning fans back into our buildings this season so they can immerse themselves in the energy around spring football. Our players are here to perform and to reach the next level and our fans are going to be treated to an excellent on-field product and in-stadium experience.”
“We can’t wait to kick off the United Football League’s inaugural season and showcase the league’s exceptional on-the-field play to football fans across the country,” said Bill Wanger, FOX Sports EVP, Head of Programming & Scheduling. “Perhaps most critically, this new partnership brings unprecedented distribution for spring football with nearly three-quarters of games airing on broadcast television. It is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the league office, media partners and host cities to maximize exposure to contribute to the UFL’s success.”
“We’re excited to introduce fans to the United Football League with its high quality of play, innovative rules, and entertainment,” said Tim Reed, ESPN Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions. “Last year, we provided XFL fans with unparalleled, on-field access to players, coaches, and league officials. With the UFL kickoff season, we will further build upon that across our strong schedule, with games on ABC, ESPN, and every game on ESPN+, in addition to coverage across our social and digital platforms.”
Season tickets are now available and single-game tickets will be available for presale starting February 20 and to the public on February 22. Click here for the 2024 schedule and broadcast details.
About the United Football League
The United Football League (UFL) is set to launch as the premier spring football platform, formed by the merging of the XFL and USFL in 2024. The UFL has eight teams in Arlington (TX), Birmingham (AL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), San Antonio (TX), Memphis (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Washington D.C.”
Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson’s United Football League (UFL) has recently announced the schedule for its inaugural season in 2024. The UFL was created following the merger of the XFL and USFL, and it aims to become the premier spring football platform.
The 2024 UFL season will kick off on March 30, 2024, and conclude on June 2, 2024. The first game of the season will feature the battle of the 2023 champions, with the Birmingham Stallions facing off against the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium. This game will be broadcasted on FOX at 1:00 PM ET.
The opening weekend of the UFL season will also include exciting matchups such as the St. Louis Battlehawks versus the Michigan Panthers at Ford Field on March 30 at 4:00 PM ET, and the D.C. Defenders taking on the San Antonio Brahmas at the Alamodome on March 31 at 12:00 PM ET. These games will be broadcasted on FOX and ESPN, respectively.
The UFL season will consist of a total of 43 games, including 40 regular season games, two Conference Championship games, and one Championship game. The league is divided into two conferences: the USFL and the XFL. The USFL conference includes teams like the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, and Michigan Panthers. On the other hand, the XFL conference consists of teams like the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, and St. Louis Battlehawks.
Each team will play six in-conference games and four inter-conference matchups throughout the season. The Conference Championships will feature the top two teams with the best records in their respective conferences competing against each other.
Fans can catch all the UFL action on various networks, including ABC, FOX, ESPN, FS1, and ESPN2. The majority of the games, 72% to be exact, will be aired on broadcast television, with ABC and FOX broadcasting the most games. Additionally, games on ESPN and ABC will be streamed on ESPN+, while FOX games will be available on the FOX Sports App. All games will also be streamed via TV Everywhere.
The UFL has also announced the home stadiums for each team in the 2024 season. The USFL conference teams will play their home games at Protective Stadium (Birmingham Stallions), Rice Stadium (Houston Roughnecks), Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis Showboats), and Ford Field (Michigan Panthers). The XFL conference teams will play their home games at Choctaw Stadium (Arlington Renegades), Audi Field (D.C. Defenders), The Alamodome (San Antonio Brahmas), and The Dome at America’s Center (St. Louis Battlehawks).
UFL President/CEO Russ Brandon expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, stating that the league now has exceptional platforms through its partners at FOX and ESPN to provide fans with an immersive spring football experience. Bill Wanger, FOX Sports EVP, Head of Programming & Scheduling, highlighted the unprecedented distribution for spring football with nearly three-quarters of games airing on broadcast television. Tim Reed, ESPN Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, emphasized the high quality of play, innovative rules, and entertainment that the UFL will bring to fans.
Season tickets for the UFL are now available, and single-game tickets will be available for presale starting February 20 and to the public on February 22. Fans can visit the UFL’s official website for the 2024 schedule and broadcast details.
The United Football League aims to become the premier spring football platform, offering fans an exciting and high-quality football experience. With the merger of the XFL and USFL, the UFL is poised to make a significant impact in the world of football.