Spring Football Leagues XFL and USFL Announce Intent to Merge Pending Regulatory Approval

The XFL, owned by Dwayne Johnson, and the USFL, owned by Fox Corp., announced plans to merge into one league.
The merger aims to establish a top-notch spring football league with enhanced capabilities and resources.
The new league intends to provide opportunities for growth and development of players, coaches and staff.
Specific details about the merger are still pending; the target launch is 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
Both leagues previously struggled to compete against the NFL juggernaut and establish sustainable operations.