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I’m ready to watch the DC Defenders continue their dominance in the new UFL, just like they did during their time in the XFL.
In a hurry? If you want to watch the 2024 DC Defenders season, along with the other UFL games, we have the streaming services that you need:
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 games will air across several different channels this season. The Defenders will be on the following channels:
Note that the 6 games (on Fox and ABC) can be watched for free over-the-air with a digital antenna — depending on your exact location.
Streaming is a lot like regular cable, but for most people the cost is the biggest benefit. After you subscribe, you just need to set up a compatible streaming device and then you can watch all your favorite sports, shows, and news programs.
Most services work across multiple streaming devices like your computer, smartphone or tablet, many smart TVs, or devices like Roku or Amazon Fire. We encourage you to learn about your options.
Fubo (formerly FuboTV) has the best section of sports channels for fans. More than a third of the channels are dedicated to sports. The Pro plan is $79.99/month. Also, it has:
You can find out more in our Fubo Review here.
Sling TV’s Orange and Blue plans costs $45.99/month each. Its channel lineup does not include ABC but you can watch the games aired on ABC on ESPN3.
Our Sling TV review has more details.
Another recommendation to watch DC Defenders online, along with the other UFL teams, is DIRECTV. It has live local networks and plenty of other options for sports and entertainment. The details:
Get a when you sign up today. See our DIRECTV review.
You can watch the DC Defenders live streaming on all four networks showing their games with Hulu Live. You also get Disney+ and ESPN+. Here are the details:
Start Hulu + Live TV Free Trial ↗︎
You can also read more about it in our Hulu + Live TV review.
Fubo, Sling TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV are at the top of our list, but they’re not the only options to watch UFL and stream DC Defenders games this season.
These streaming services are compatible with most devices at home. All the services offer the following:
Additionally:
See our individual reviews for more details on the streaming devices.
The DC Defenders are now in the XFL Conference of the new UFL.
In the truncated 2020 XFL season, the Defenders finished at the top of their conference and set a league record for the most lopsided win with a 27-0 shutout over the New York Guardians. Will the Defenders be able to stay at the top of their division in 2023?
Reggie Barlow as head coach and manager led the DC Defenders a 9-1 regular season record in 2023 but ultimately feel to the Renegades in the championship game.
The professional development of the Defenders’ front office has succeeded in retaining Audi Field in Washington, DC — and its pristine natural grass — for home games.
The DC Defenders roster is strong and features a lot of talent from the NFL, USFL, Canadian Football League, and elsewhere.
In the quarterback department of the Defenders, the three spots are filled by Deondre Francois Jalan McClendon, and Jordan Ta’amu. Although none of them were selected in the NFL draft, Ta’amu had an impressive season last year.
They will be combined with wide receivers Keke Coutee, Jazz Ferguson, Kelvin Harmon, Chris Rowland, Ty Scott, Brandon Smith, and Vyncint Smith. The team also features running backs Darius Hagans, Cam’Ron Harris, Abram Smith, and Pooka Williams. And the tight end position will be held Alex Ellis, Briley Moore, and Kaden Smith.
Also notable on the offensive line are center Lamont Gaillard and guard Sadarius Hutcherson.Fred Kaiss returns as offensive coordinator.
The solid defense shown by the team in 2023 will likely be strengthened by former NFL head coach Gregg Williams, who is in his second year as defensive coordinator.
The Defenders have a deep defensive roster. The line includes TJ Barnes, Derick Roberson, Niles Scott, and Time Ward.
The linebacker squad is led by the colorful Reggie Northrup of the CFL and most recently USFL, who also happens to be into mixed martial arts. Additionally, there is Davin Bellamy, Francis Bernard, Jordan Evans, Ferrod Gardner, Trent Harris, Anthony Hines, Andre Mintze, Reggie Northrup, and MoMo Sanogo.
The defensive backs include safeties Deontay Anderson, Kentrell Brice, Montae Nicholson, and DJ Swearinger and cornerbacks Deandre Baker, Gareon Conley, Isaiah Johnson, Michael Joseph, Anthoula Kelly, Santos Ramirez, and Nydair Rouse.
All in all, the Defenders have managed to assemble a player roster that appears to be as deep as the 2023 season.
At the end of 2023, the XFL and USFL merged to create a new super Spring league, the UFL. The DC Defenders joined as part of the XFL Conference.
| Date | Time (ET) | Teams | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar 31 | 12:00 pm | DC Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas | ESPN |
| Sun Apr 7 | 4:00 pm | Houston Roughnecks at DC Defenders | Fox |
| Sat Apr 13 | 1:00 pm | DC Defenders at Arlington Renegades | ESPN |
| Sat Apr 20 | 7:00 pm | DC Defenders at Birmingham Stallions | Fox |
| Sun Apr 28 | 12:00 pm | St Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders | ESPN |
| Sun May 5 | 4:00 pm | San Antonio Brahmas at DC Defenders | Fox |
| Sun May 12 | 12:00 pm | Michigan Panthers at DC Defenders | ESPN |
| Sun May 19 | 12:00 pm | DC Defenders at St Louis Battlehawks | ABC |
| Sun May 26 | 2:30 pm | DC Defenders at Memphis Showboats | Fox |
| Sun Jun 2 | 12:00 pm | Arlington Renegades at DC Defenders | ABC |
To catch all the action of the DC Defenders, I recommend Fubo as the top streaming service. It stands out due to its dedicated sports focus, offering over 130 channels, including all the major networks showing the UFL games like ABC, ESPN, and Fox. The unlimited cloud DVR lets you record and watch later without worrying about storage limits, and the ability to stream on 10 devices at once is perfect for households with multiple sports fans.
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