UFL: United Bowl Preview
The DC Defenders attempt to defend their title against the Louisville Kings in the UFL Championship.
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UNITED BOWL PREVIEW
The United Football League (UFL) championship, the ‘United Bowl’, will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00p ET on ABC, as the DC Defenders (6-5) attempt to defend their title against the Louisville Kings (7-4) at Audi Field in Washington, DC.
In what is expected to be a sold out crowd in favor of the hometown Defenders, music artist 50 Cent is scheduled to perform at halftime. DC advanced to the finals after a 28-22 victory over the top-ranked Orlando Storm (8-3). Defenders quarterback Jason Bean played an efficient game overall, completing 18-of-33 passes for 233 passing yards and one touchdown.
“These last few weeks that we’ve played have been tough, grinded out games,” DC head coach Shannon Harris stated. “But we just knew that if we just [had to eliminate] our mistakes and give ourselves a chance to get to the end of the game. We felt really good about winning the game.”
For Louisville, the glass slipper seems to fit in this Cinderella story, as the Kings opened up 0-3, before rallying to win six-of-the-last seven games. UFL Special Teams Player of the Year Tanner Brown connected on field goals of 63 and 61 yards to help Louisville advance 29-20 over the St. Louis Battlehawks.
“I’m so proud of everybody for never giving up,” Kings head coach Chris Redman said. “What an incredible example it is: When things are down and life says, ‘You can’t do it,’ you can still do it.”
As of press time, the Defenders are currently (-1.5) favorites over the Kings.
UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE AWARDS
The UFL has announced regular season awards as follows: Orlando Storm head coach Anthony Becht was named the UFL Buddy Teevans Coach of the Year, St. Louis Battlehawks defensive coordinator Corey Chamblin was named the UFL Assistant Coach of the Year, Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler was named the UFL Offensive Player of the Year, Louisville Kings outside linebacker Cam Gill was named the UFL No Bull Defensive Player of the Year and Kings kicker Tanner Brown was named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year. The League also named one Sportsman of the Year Award nominee from each of the eight UFL organizations.
[EDITOR’S NOTE]: This article was originally published for Inside The League Friday Wrap, a free newsletter on the scouting and agent community each week.
UFL TO NFL WORKOUTS
With the conclusion of the UFL regular season, several players have already received NFL interest. The latest scheduled workouts reported come courtesy of James Larson (PFN). The Chicago Bears will work out Columbus Aviators linebacker Tony Fields II, St. Louis Battlehawks defensive back Sean Fresch Jr. will workout for the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, The Broncos will also workout St. Louis Battlehawks running back Kevon Latulas and Orlando Storm cornerback Josh Minkins and the New York Jets will work out Houston Gamblers wideout Kaden Davis.
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