The XFL, led by The Rock, is set to make its return next month, with games slated to air across various ESPN channels and ABC. The league has announced the following schedule:
The season opener is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC, featuring the Vegas Vipers versus the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium.
Opening weekend will also include:
February 18: Orlando Guardians against Houston Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN & FX)
February 19: St. Louis Battlehawks facing the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamodome (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
February 19: Seattle Sea Dragons versus D.C. Defenders at Audi Field (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Season tickets are available now, and single-game tickets will be on sale starting January 12, 2023. More information can be found at www.xfl.com/tickets.
The XFL’s 2023 schedule, created in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company and ESPN, will see all 43 games (40 regular season, two playoffs, one championship) broadcast across ABC (seven games), ESPN and ESPN2 (22 games), and FX (15 games). All games will be streamed on ESPN+ and available in 142 countries worldwide.
Russ Brandon, XFL President, emphasized the benefits of Disney and ESPN’s extensive reach, ensuring a comprehensive viewing experience. Tim Reed, ESPN Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, highlighted the diverse platforms for showcasing key moments, from the Championship on ABC to Playoffs on ESPN and ESPN2.
The XFL’s eight teams are divided into two divisions: XFL North (D.C. Defenders, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis Battlehawks, Vegas Vipers) and XFL South (Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas).
The Vegas Vipers will host games at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, with fans enjoying various amenities. For more details on the venue and tickets, visit www.xfl.com/teams/las-vegas.