How to watch the UFL: Live stream the United Football League
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The NFL season may have wrapped up in February, but the UFL season is only getting started. Below, you can find everything you need to know about how to watch the UFL.
First established in 2024, the United Football League is an American minor league football league created by merging the XFL and USFL. The league is made up of eight teams: the Arlington Renegades, Birmingham Stallions, DC Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas, and St. Louis Battlehawks. The Stallions won the inaugural championship game in a 25-0 blowout against the Brahmas in 2024.
Whether you were a superfan last season or you're new to the league, we'll show you how to tune in. The first game kicks off on March 28, and the regular season runs until June 1, 2025.
*Fox and ABC are only available on Sling TV in select regions.
How to watch the UFL in the US
All 40 UFL games this season will be nationally broadcast. Throughout the 2025 season, the games will air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, and Fox Sports 1 (FS1). For those without cable, there are a few easy ways to live stream the games.
Sling TV is the cheapest way to live stream every UFL game this season. You'll need to opt for the Sling Orange + Blue combo plan, which costs $61/month, to access ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Fox, FS1, and 40+ other live channels. However, local channels (like Fox and ABC) are only available in select regions, so you should check to see what's available in your area before subscribing. New users can get 50% off their first month of service.
If Sling doesn't have ABC or Fox in your area, a surefire way to live stream all channels carrying UFL games is through DirecTV Stream or Fubo. DirecTV Stream's Entertainment plan costs $87/month and carries 90+ live channels. If you're looking for something a bit cheaper, you can give DirecTV Stream's MySports pack a try. This option offers 25+ live sports channels for $70/month (although you should check ABC availability since it varies by region). All DirecTV Stream plans come with a five-day free trial.
Fubo carries 150+ live channels in its Pro plan, including broad ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, and FS1 coverage. Subscriptions start at $85/month, but you can get $30 off your first month of service in addition to a seven-day free trial.
ESPN Plus is the cheapest of the bunch. However, it will only show the UFL games that are broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, so you'll need to look elsewhere for Fox and FS1 events. ESPN Plus subscriptions cost $12/month and carry a variety of events, including UFC and several major college sports.
How to watch the UFL from anywhere
Gone are the days of having to miss out on a game just because you're traveling away from home. You can keep up with your usual streaming options with the help of a VPN like ExpressVPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are easy ways to change your device's virtual location, enabling you to access your usual websites and apps from anywhere.
This option will work best for Americans who are simply abroad at the moment since the services we've highlighted require US payment methods. You can read more about ExpressVPN in our review, but key highlights include the wealth of available servers, cybersecurity perks, and 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to watch the UFL with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy the games.
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