The XFL is finally back.
The spring football league appeared to be a strong option for fans looking for more gridiron action when it returned in 2020 after a two-decade hiatus. However, the pandemic and Vince McMahon’s bankruptcy filing ended the second edition of the league and raised questions about its future.
On Saturday, the league will return hoping the third time is the charm. The XFL is now owned by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, and its first week of games will take place. The league is similar to the last edition, with even several of the teams’ cities and names remaining the same. All games will be carried on the ESPN family of networks.
MORE: Watch the XFL live with fuboTV (free trial)
The Sporting News is tracking the action from Week 1 of the 2023 XFL season. Follow along for the latest news, updates and highlights from Saturday’s and Sunday’s games.
XFL COVERAGE:
XFL scores
Saturday, Feb. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vegas Vipers at Arlington Renegades | 3 p.m. ET | — |
| Orlando Guardians at Houston Roughnecks | 8:30 p.m. ET | — |
Sunday, Feb. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas | 3 p.m. ET | — |
| Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders | 8 p.m. ET | — |
Vegas Vipers at Arlington Renegades highlights
(All times Eastern)
VEGAS GETS THE FIRST TD OF THE @XFL2023 SEASON‼️ pic.twitter.com/XyfZoZ5aQU
— ESPN (@espn) February 18, 2023
Toe Drag Swag from Tyler Vaughns 👀 pic.twitter.com/WwPpO7E4aL
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 18, 2023
Former Arizona / Texas Tech LB Colin Schooler with the first sack of the season for the @XFLRenegades in the @XFL2023 👀 pic.twitter.com/JctN0FH4OR
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 18, 2023
Powerful and accurate pass from former Ball State QB Drew Plitt 💪 pic.twitter.com/JcpTavqTz9
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 18, 2023
Awesome angle of former TCU LB P.J. Dawson’s fourth-down stop for @XFLVipers 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/exBDHmFEkz
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 18, 2023
Orlando Guardians at Houston Roughnecks highlights
(All times Eastern)
This section will be updated when the game starts.
St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas highlights
(All times Eastern)
This section will be updated when the game starts.
Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders highlights
(All times Eastern)
This section will be updated when the game starts.
What time are the XFL games today?
Here is a look at the full schedule for the first weekend of XFL games. The first game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, and the final game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.
All games are available on the ESPN family of networks and streaming services, including ABC, FX, ESPN and ESPN+. The contests can also be streamed live with fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Saturday, Feb. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Vegas Vipers at Arlington Renegades | 3 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+, fuboTV |
| Orlando Guardians at Houston Roughnecks | 8:30 p.m.. ET | ESPN/FX, ESPN+, fuboTV |
Sunday, Feb. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas | 3 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+, fuboTV |
| Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders | 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+, fuboTV |