XFL Conference: Find Streaming Services for UFL Football Action

I’m excited to watch all the games in this spring football league, where the XFL now exists as one of the conferences within the new UFL structure.

In a hurry? Throughout the season, games will air on Fox, ESPN, ABC, and FS1. Here are the streaming services that give you access to these channels, so you do not miss a match.

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Channels You Need to Watch XFL Games Live

The UFL will feature 10 weeks of regular season play with 4 games each week: two on Saturday and two on Sunday. For the season, there will be 12 intra-conference XFL games and 16 inter-conference games with USFL teams.

These games will appear on:

• Fox (13 games)
• ESPN (7 games)
• ABC (7 games)
• ESPN2 (0 games)
• FS1 (1 game)

To watch without cable or satellite, you’ll need a subscription to one or more streaming services that offer these channels.

Note that most people will be able to watch the 20 games for free. ABC and Fox have network affiliates all over the nation. If you invest about $30 for an indoor HD antenna, you will be able to watch every game. See our Antenna Guide for all the details.

How to Watch XFL Games Online

You can watch many XFL games for free with an antenna. But if you want access to all the games, you will need to sign up with a streaming service.

Live Streaming the XFL Conference

The following streaming services provide all five channels you need to watch the 40 UFL regular season games and all 3 playoff matchups:

• Fubo (formerly FuboTV): This is sports-first streaming service offers 150+ channels for $79.99/month. You also get unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to stream on up to 10 devices at once. (Fubo review)
• Sling TV: The Orange & Blue plan for $60.99/month gives you all the channels you need to watch every game. It also comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. (Sling TV review)
• DIRECTV: This full cable replacement service offers everything you need in its base plan for $86.99/month. It also comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage and unlimited simultaneous device use. (DIRECTV review)
• Hulu + Live TV: Offers 90+ live channels in addition to ESPN+ and Disney+ for $82.99/month. Features unlimited DVR but streaming on only 2 devices at once. (Hulu Live review)
• YouTube TV: Provides over 100 channels for $82.99/month.

Watch XFL Conference Games for Free

If you are okay with watching just 20 of the 28 XFL Conference games this season, you can do so with a digital antenna in most areas. Find out more in our antenna guide.

Note that Sling TV has an awesome deal that allows you to watch antenna channels right along with your streaming channels.

Streaming Devices for XFL Games

All of the streaming services discussed above provide support for these devices:

Other than DIRECTV, all the other services support other smart TVs and the Xbox gaming system. Hulu also supports PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

2024 XFL Conference Schedule and Standings

Here are the current standings:

2024 Schedule

For the complete schedule, see our UFL Guide. Here are all the games that involve XFL Conference teams:

How to Watch Your UFL Team Online

Check out our UFL team-specific streaming guides below:

What Is the XFL Football League?

Last year, the XFL was a professional football league. It ws much like the USFL. This is part of why the two leagues joined together this year to create the United Football League.

History of the XFL

The league was founded in 2001 by World Wrestling Federation (WWE) executive Vince McMahon. The aim was to bring a fun twist to the regular football game. It was to have more entertaining features. And unlike the NFL, the XFL owns all 8 teams.

Initially, ratings for the games were excellent. But after a few weeks, attention waned. End the end of the first season, the league was disbanded.

However, the XFL brought a lot of change in football game broadcasting. The NFL currently uses sky cams, records the sound when the players collide, and even permits fans to see what happens in the locker rooms.

The New XFL (2020)

In early 2018, McMahon’s new company, Alpha Entertainment, announced that the XFL would return in 2020. Although it shared the name with the 2001 league, McMahon promised that the league would be less “sports entertainment” and more of a regular sports league.

As planned, the league started in February 2020. But fate was not kind. After only five weeks of play, the season was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps of greater concern, viewership of that last week was also down substantially from what it had been the previous four weeks.

These were the teams in the XFL for that season:

The teams are comprised of strong NCAA football players as well as players from the NFL.

The New XFL V2

In August of 2020, a group headed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his ex-wife, businesswoman and bodybuilder Dany Garcia purchased the XFL. There was much activity on the business side of things over the next two years, but no games.

In July of 2022, the teams were announced with a promised season to start in early 2023. On January 5th, 2023, the final schedule was announced. It would start on February 18th. Also announced:

• All 43 XFL games (40 regular season games, two playoffs, one championship) will be featured on a combination of ABC (7 games), ESPN and ESPN2 (22 games), and FX (15 games).
• All XFL games will be streamed on ESPN+ and simulcasted in 142 countries around the world.

XFL Press Release

Here is a list of the 2023 teams in the same order as above:

XFL Conference in the UFL

There are now four teams in the XFL Conference:

• Arlington Renegades
• DC Defenders
• San Antonio Brahmas
• St Louis BattleHawks

The Houston Roughnecks joined the USFL Conference. The Orlando Guardians, Seattle Sea Dragons, and Vegas Vipers were all disbanded.

Our Choice

After testing several options, I found Fubo to be the best for streaming XFL games, especially with its impressive channel lineup and sports-focused features. It stands out with 150+ channels, including all the essential ones like Fox, ESPN, ABC, and FS1, ensuring you never miss a game. The unlimited DVR storage is a game-changer, perfect for recording multiple games at once, and you can stream on up to 10 devices—ideal for big households or sharing with friends. While it’s a bit pricier, the value is clear if you want reliability and ease of use across various devices.

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Frank was the Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com and an expert in sports streaming, specializing in out-of-market games and regional sports networks.

A passionate cord-cutter and longtime subscriber to numerous streaming services, Frank has first-hand experience navigating the complexities of sports streaming.

With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute and a professional background in early streaming technology, Frank combines deep technical insight with practical, real-world knowledge.

His mission at Hotdog.com was straightforward: help sports fans get hassle-free access to the games they love, at the best price, without frustration.

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