Overview
- After ending the Birmingham Stallions’ bid for a four-peat with a 44-29 victory on June 8, the Panthers were bolstered by Kai Nacua’s pick-six and Malik Turner’s 76-yard touchdown.
- The Defenders claimed the XFL crown in a 36-18 win over the Battlehawks, featuring an opening TD from Jordan Ta’amu to Seth Williams and a crucial fumble forced by Derick Roberson.
- UFL rule changes, including the removal of extra-point kicks and a unique overtime format, have been tested and applied throughout postseason play.
- Players have competed all season without a finalized collective bargaining agreement despite calls for intervention from co-owner Dwayne Johnson.
- Saturday’s title game will air on ESPN and Fox, with expanded streaming options aiming to boost viewership for the inaugural unified championship.