The XFL, a spring football league, is making a comeback with the season starting this Saturday. The league consists of eight teams that will play ten regular-season games, followed by two playoff rounds. All games will be broadcasted on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, or FX, and will be available to stream on ESPN+.
The season opener will feature the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades, playing at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas (ABC, ESPN+). Every game featuring the Renegades, Vipers, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas, Seattle Sea Dragons, and St. Louis Battlehawks will be available to stream on ESPN+. The 2023 XFL playoffs will be televised on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, and will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
Here’s the full slate for the opening weekend of XFL 2023 Live action, which gets going Saturday and wraps up Sunday.
XFL 2023 Viewing Info
- What: XFL 2023
- Start Date: Starting: February 18, 2023
- Championship Date: Saturday, May 13, 3 p.m. ET
- TV Channels: ESPN, ABC, FX, ESPN 2
- Live Stream: Gamepass (Anywhere)
In an attempt to encourage more returns on kickoffs while maintaining player safety, only the kicker and returner on kickoff plays will be allowed to move, until the ball is caught or after the ball has been on the ground for at least three seconds. This will be similar to the way the kickoff was in the 2020 XFL season. At the start of the kickoff, both teams will be lined up 5 yards apart.
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— San Antonio Brahmas (@XFLBrahmas) February 17, 2023
How many teams are being played at XFL 2023
Comprising of eight teams, the league is divided into North and South divisions. Below is a breakdown of the teams, their corresponding divisions, and their 2023 coaches
XFL North
- D.C. Defenders — Reggie Barlow
- Seattle Sea Dragons — Jim Haslett
- St. Louis Battlehawks — Anthony Becht
- Vegas Vipers — Rod Woodson
XFL South
- Arlington Renegades — Bob Stoops
- Houston Roughnecks — Wade Phillips
- Orlando Guardians — Terrell Buckley
- San Antonio Brahmas — Hines Ward
XFL Schedule 2023
The XFL has released its 2023 regular-season schedule, featuring 10 games spread over 10 weeks, from Feb. 18 to Apr. 22. In total, 40 regular-season games will be played, followed by three playoff games comprising of two divisional matchups and one championship game. The playoffs are scheduled to take place in late April and mid-May.
Here’s the complete 1 to 3-week schedule and Times & TV channel update. FwrdAxis will update all upcoming games schedule and TV coverage below
Week 1
| Game | Date, time | TV Channe | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Vipers vs Arlington Renegades | Saturday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. ET | ABC | ESPN+ |
| Orlando Guardians vs Houston Roughnecks | Saturday, Feb. 18, 8:30 p.m. ET | ESPN/FX | |
| St. Louis Battlehawks vsSan Antonio Brahmas | Sunday, Feb. 19, 3 p.m. ET | ABC | |
| Seattle Sea Dragons vs D.C. Defenders | Sunday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. ET | ESPN |
Week 2
| Game | Date, time | TV Channe | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Battlehawks vs Seattle Sea Dragons | Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 p.m. ET | FX | LIVE |
| D.C. Defenders vs Vegas Vipers | Saturday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. ET | FX | LIVE |
| San Antonio Brahmas vs Orlando Guardians | Sunday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. ET | FX | LIVE |
| Arlington Renegades vs Houston Roughnecks | Sunday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. ET | ESPN | LIVE |
Week 3
| Game | Date, time | TV Channe | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sea Dragons vs Vegas Vipers | Saturday, March 4, 7 p.m. ET | FX | LIVE |
| St. Louis Battlehawks vs D.C. Defenders | Saturday, Feb. 18, 8:30 p.m. ET | FX | LIVE |
| Orlando Guardians vs Arlington Renegades | Sunday, March 5, 4 p.m. ET | FX | LIVE |
| San Antonio Brahmas vs Houston Roughnecks | Sunday, March 5, 8 p.m. ET | ESPN 2 | LIVE |
How to watch the 2023 XFL games in the US & Canada?
All of the 2023 XFL games’ dates and corresponding TV channels have been released by the league. The matches will be broadcasted in the USA on ESPN’s family of networks, namely ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and FX. Viewers can stream all of the games on fuboTV (US), which offers a free trial, and if you are looking for the best platform for streaming all the games on your favorite devices, then I recommended Gamepass.
Not only fans of the United States, but also worldwide XFL fans can be streamed all matches via Gamepass from anywhere. Check out Gamepass and enjoy the new football league after Covid-19.
XFL 2023 TV Channels
All of the XFL games will be accessible on the ESPN family of networks or FX. While finding the games shouldn’t be too difficult, sports enthusiasts may need some time to familiarize themselves with FX’s location on their channel listings.
- FX: 15
- ESPN: 12
- ESPN2: 10
- ABC: 7
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