USFL News
XFL and USFL officially combine to become UFL, will air games on Fox and ESPN networks
"I think in the UFL … these players are gonna play hard-nosed, intense football, passionate football."
Player leaks unannounced details of XFL-USFL merger on social media
The new league is scheduled to debut on March 30.
NBC won’t broadcast USFL, XFL games due to golf commitments
"We wish them success with the new league and their new partners."
USFL-XFL merger approved, launching 2024 season on March 30
The combined USFL/XFL has the green light to move forward together.
XFL and USFL announce intent to merge
"This historic combination will anchor professional spring football with substantial capabilities and resources to ensure future growth and continue to enhance the development of the collective players, coaches, and staff that are coming together."
Potential USFL-XFL merger could come in immediate future
The USFL and the XFL hold a large portion of the market individually as the largest spring football...
XFL and USFL reportedly in talks to merge
An announcement could come as early as this week.
USFL Championship averages 1.157 million viewers on NBC, down from last year
Viewership for the USFL Championship didn't hit last year's heights.
USFL’s Daryl Johnston “still trying to figure out” 2023 viewership drop
Viewership for the USFL slid by double digits this season, and Daryl Johnston can't figure out why.
USFL’s Memphis Showboats slammed for showboating tweet of a three-yard gain
"Why did you post this?"
USFL Week 1 outdraws XFL Week 9, but with important broadcast to cable caveats
The USFL averaged 789,500 viewers across four games this weekend (three on broadcast), while the XFL averaged 588,250 across four games (three on cable, including one on ESPN2).
USFL’s approach to first down measurements looks cool
Does this make sense for the NFL?
The XFL and USFL go head-to-head this weekend, but how many viewers will care?
The XFL and USFL will have two games go directly up against one another.
NBC and Fox reveal USFL commentators, plans for S2
"We’re pulling every lever that we can to continue the trajectory of success and sustainability."
USFL appears to take shot at “Hollywood” XFL in new commercials
"This isn’t some Hollywood knockoff."
Fox settlement of USFL trademark lawsuit removes one question mark from league’s future
The settling of this trademark lawsuit may make it easier for Fox to acquire outside investors for the USFL.
Fox reportedly seeking outside investors for USFL
It's reported that Fox is seeking $150-$200 million in outside investment.
USFL confirmed to return in 2023, but playing games in just two to four cities may not solve attendance woes
In-person attendance was an issue for the USFL, and some of that was about playing in one city. Playing in two to four cities may help a bit, but means the league still won't play in all of its "local markets."
Fox and NBC execs seem happy with “profitable” first season from USFL, and are starting to plan for season two
"It did what we hoped it would do, and we’re excited to begin planning, once this season is over, to talk about 2023."
Lachlan Murdoch says Fox plans to continue building USFL, eventually sell teams to local owners in five to seven years
Murdoch told Axios' Sara Fischer Fox plans to keep building up USFL teams and eventually sell them to local owners down the road.
Week 2 USFL viewership slides by more than 50%
Not the best week for the USFL....
The USFL’s muted opening weekend lacked the XFL’s self-awareness
The USFL 2.0 completed its opening weekend on Monday evening. The South Division dominated early action, winning all...
Is the thirst for spring football dropping? USFL premiere weekend dips compared to XFL
The USFL did not live up to the standards set by the XFL.
USFL sees end of first weekend disrupted by weather, with Tampa Bay Bandits-Pittsburgh Maulers game moved to Monday
The Bandits-Maulers game will now air at 7 p.m. ET Monday on FS1.
