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I’m excited to see the Houston Roughnecks competing in the UFL.
In a hurry? All UFL games will air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, and FS1. You can get them all from the following:
All three services carry Football. Pick based on your budget:
Best Overall
185+ channels including Football, all major sports networks, and local channels. 7-day free trial – watch tonight, cancel anytime. Best if you want one service that “just works”, without piecing together bundles.
From $79.99/mo after free trial
Lowest Price
Carries Football from $45.99/mo – roughly half the price of Fubo. Add channel packs if you want more. The lowest-cost route for Football, if you are happy with a smaller bundle.
Most Channels
90+ channels including Football – the closest thing to full cable without a contract. 5-day free trial, then from $59.99/mo.
Away from home? If your content is blocked, a VPN helps you keep streaming. Our top pick is ExpressVPN.
The UFL season will be broadcast over five channels and you will need them all to follow the Roughnecks:
Streaming works a lot like cable, but it is usually cheaper with more features. Once you subscribe and set up your streaming device, you’re ready to watch. Most streaming services work with multiple devices like your computer, smartphone or tablet, smart TVs, or dedicated devices such as Roku or Amazon Fire. We encourage you to read about all of them to see what’s right for you.
We suggest the streaming services below to stream Houston Roughnecks online as well as the rest of the UFL games. They have all the channels you’ll need to watch Houston Roughnecks games this season.
Fubo (formerly FuboTV) has tons of other access to sports, entertainment and news, including live local channels in all areas. It is just $79.99/month.The Pro plan has all the channels you need to watch the games: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and FX. There are a total of 130+ channels (more than 35 sports channels) and unlimited cloud DVR.
With the ability to stream on 10 devices together, you can watch Houston Roughnecks online at home or on the go.
Sling TV packages start at $45.99/month (Get Sling TV.). Sling TV has FX in the Sling Blue package and ESPN and ESPN2 with Sling Orange. You can also watch ABC games on ESPN3 on the Orange package as all games on ABC also air on ESPN3.
To watch all the games this season, you can sign up for the Sling TV Orange & Blue plan ($60.99/month). With this plan you can watch on 4 devices simultaneously and you also get 50 hours of Cloud DVR.
Our Sling TV review has more details.
Our next suggestion for UFL and to stream Houston Roughnecks online is DIRECTV. It has ABC, FX, ESPN, and ESPN2 included in all of its packages.
Pricing starts at $59.99/month with 75+ networks to stream. There are live local networks and more so you can watch sports, news, and entertainment without cable. You also get unlimited cloud DVR and streaming on unlimited devices at the same time.
You can start out with a of DIRECTV to watch Houston Roughnecks without cable to try it out.
You can watch the Houston Roughnecks live streaming on all of the necessary networks with Hulu Live. Disney+ and ESPN+ are also available. More than 85 TV channels, unlimited cloud DVR (9-month storage), and streaming on two devices for $82.99/month.
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It has all of the networks that will show UFL games (ABC, FX, ESPN, and ESPN2) included in their basic package. There’s also a huge on-demand library that’s perfect for binge-watching.
You can also read more about it in our Hulu + Live TV review.
Fubo, Sling TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV are our top picks, but they’re not the only ones offering the UFL networks to stream Houston Roughnecks games this season.
There are several devices that you can use to stream the Roughnecks games live:
If you would like more details or options on streaming, you can go through our individual streaming services reviews.
The history of the Houston Roughnecks in the UFL is a bit confusing. Last year, the XFL had a team named the Houston Roughnecks. So it would be reasonable to think that this new team is just the Roughnecks from the XFL moving over. But it isn’t.
The Houston Roughnecks is the new name of the Houston Gamblers that played in the USFL last year.
Jarrett Guarantano, Nolan Henderson, and Reid Sinnett are set as quarterbacks for the Roughnecks. Tiyon Evans, TJ Pledger, and Mark Thompson as set as running backs.
The squad also includes wide receivers Emmanuel Butler, Keke Chism, Steven Dunbar, Cyril Grayson, Justin Hall, Isiah Hennie, Kirk Merritt, Anthony Ratliff-Williams, and Isaiah Zuber. The remaining tight ends are Braedon Bowman, Woody Brandom, Rodell Rahmaan, and Clint Sigg.
On defense are linebackers Ronheen Bingham, Ayinde Eley, Reuben Foster, Marvin Moody, Gabriel Sewell Jr, and Jeremiah Tyler. In the backfield are Jamari Brown, Manny Bunch, Corn Elder, Ja’Von Hicks, Jai Nunn-Liddell, Jimmy Moreland, Colby Richardson, Markel Roby, Donald Rutledge Jr, and Kiondre Thomas.
Curtis Johnson is the head coach of the Roughnecks, just as he was for the Gamblers last year. Also moving over from last year are offensive coordinator Eric Price and defensive coordinator Chris Wilson.
Last year, the Gamblers played at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium but now this will be home of the Memphis Showboats. This year, the Roughnecks will play its home games at the Rice Stadium on the Rice University campus in Houston.
The 47,000 capacity stadium can be expanded to allow for 59,000 attendees. It is an old stadium, opened back in 1950.
Starting in the 2024 season, the Houston Roughnecks have moved into the USFL Conference of the UFL.
| Date | Time (ET) | Teams | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar 31 | 3:00 pm | Memphis Showboats at Houston Roughnecks | ESPN |
| Sun Apr 7 | 4:00 pm | Houston Roughnecks at DC Defenders | Fox |
| Sun Apr 14 | 12:00 pm | Houston Roughnecks at Michigan Panthers | ABC |
| Sun Apr 21 | 2:00 pm | Arlington Renegades at Houston Roughnecks | FS1 |
| Sat Apr 27 | 7:00 pm | Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks | Fox |
| Sat May 4 | 3:00 pm | Houston Roughnecks at St Louis Battlehawks | Fox |
| Sun May 12 | 3:00 pm | San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks | ESPN |
| Sat May 18 | 8:00 pm | Houston Roughnecks at Birmingham Stallions | ESPN2 |
| Sun May 26 | 2:30 pm | Michigan Panthers at Houston Roughnecks | Fox |
| Sun Jun 2 | 7:00 pm | Houston Roughnecks at Memphis Showboats | Fox |
For Houston Roughnecks fans, Fubo is the top choice for streaming UFL games. It offers a great sports package with ABC, ESPN, and FS1, plus unlimited cloud DVR to record games. You can stream on up to 10 devices at once, making it perfect for any viewing scenario. Fubo stands out for its comprehensive sports coverage, user-friendly interface, and solid reliability. It’s an affordable and convenient option for fans who want flexibility and a great viewing experience.
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