Overview

• The 2025 UFL season starts this weekend, featuring four games across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and Fox.
• Defending champions Birmingham Stallions will face the DC Defenders on Sunday, entering the season as favorites with a strong returning roster.
• The Memphis Showboats and DC Defenders are dealing with last-minute coaching departures, creating uncertainty for their Week 1 games.
• The Michigan Panthers are expected to have an edge in their opener against Memphis due to greater roster and coaching stability.
• The UFL continues its focus on fan accessibility, leveraging major broadcast and streaming platforms to grow its audience in its second season.