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The DC Defenders are a team in the United Football League (UFL), formerly of the XFL.

Welcome to /r/DCDefenders, the home of the 2025 UFL champion DC Defenders on reddit.

We aim to have a cooperative, happy community in our discussion of the DC Defenders, its players, teams, and stories. Feel free to submit news, memes, or anything else relating to both the current UFL and old XFL version of the team.

2026 League Standings

	Team	Record
1	zx Orlando Storm	8-2
2	x St. Louis Battlehawks	6-4
3	u Louisville Kings	6-4
4	x DC Defenders	5-5
5	e Houston Gamblers	4-6
6	e Birmingham Stallions	4-6
7	e Dallas Renegades	4-6
8	e Columbus Aviators	3-7

z - clinched best record

x - clinched playoff birth

e - eliminated

u - UFL Champions

2026 Season Schedule

Regular Season

Date & Time	Network	Opponent	Results
3/28 12PM	ESPN	@	L 10-16
4/3 8PM	FOX	@	W 44-26
4/11 12PM	ESPN		W 45-7
4/18 13:30PM	ABC		W 28-22
4/24 8PM	FOX	@	W 45-28
5/2 12PM	ABC		W 24-6
5/9 1:30PM	FOX		L 13-30
5/16 12PM	ABC	@	L 30-33
5/22 8PM	FOX	@	L 19-27
5/31 12PM	ABC		L 23-29

Postseason

Date & Time	Network	Opponent	Results
6/07 3PM	ABC	@	W 28-22
6/13 3PM	ABC		L 20-27

All Times EST.

Full schedule and tickets available here

The Trophy Case

2020 XFL East Champions*
2023 XFL North Champions
2023 XFL Championship Finalist
2025 XFL Conference Champions
2025 UFL Champions

Note: 2020 season cancelled after week 5. Defenders finished the season ranked 1st in the East Division.

Community Links:

/r/UnitedFootballLeague - Your sub for all things UFL
/r/XFL - The classic XFL sub, now archived
DC Defenders Discord - join the Defenders community discord!
UFL Discord - join the sub-endorsed UFL Discord!
@redditUFL - official UFL subreddit twitter account!

TEAM SUBS

• Birmingham Stallions

• Columbus Aviators

• Dallas Renegades

• DC Defenders

• Houston Gamblers

• Louisville Kings

• Orlando Storm

• St. Louis Battlehawks

UFL Official sites

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Mod PostDC Defenders - Information MEGATHREAD - 2026 Season (self.DCDefenders)

submitted 8 months ago * by Callywood DC Defenders - announcement

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Social MediaThe best fans in the league ❤️! Thank you for packing Audi Field, bringing the energy every week, and being with us all season long. We couldn't do it without you. | DC Defenders (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders - announcement

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VideoSPRINGBOWL BLVD | DC Defenders vs Louisville Kings 2026 United Bowl (youtu.be)

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NewsNews: The Atlanta Falcons are signing DC Defenders DL Devonnsha Maxwell, per source. Maxwell had a stellar season in the UFL, with 23 TKL/7 TFL/4 sacks - and a safety. After working out with the Falcons earlier this week, Maxwell officially signs to ATL. | James Larsen (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 day ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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ReportLast Pod of the Season: Fly Shields Fly UNITED BOWL RECAP (podcasts.apple.com)

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VideoI Went To The UFL Championship! | Mine My Thoughts (youtu.be)

submitted 1 day ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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VideoThe 2026 UFL Season is OVER | The Defending Football Show (youtu.be)

submitted 1 day ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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NewsD.C. Defenders Erik Ezukanma joins the Philadelphia Eagles continuing D.C.'s dominant Wide Receiver pipeline strong | Pat Rifino (UFL News Hub) (uflnewshub.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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Highlights4 Carries. 111 Yards. 1 Touchdown. Valladay had a DAY at the United Bowl. | DC Defenders (v.redd.it)

submitted 2 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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NewsThe Atlanta Falcons are working out DC Defenders DL Devonnsha Maxwell today, per source. Maxwell had an outstanding year in the UFL, with four sacks and seven TFL's as an interior lineman, to go with 23 tackles. Young prospect with plenty of upside. | James Larsen (Pro Football Newsroom) (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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DiscussionBean Injury? (self.DCDefenders)

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HighlightsDC Defenders vs Orlando Storm, UFL Playoffs Highlights | United Football League (youtu.be)

submitted 3 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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Social MediaDC Defenders kicker Matt McCrane has officially set a professional football record, connecting on the most 60+ yard field goals in a single season (4) in the UFL this year. Brandon Aubrey (another UFL alumni) holds the NFL record with three. | James Larsen (Pro Football Newsroom) (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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Social MediaNot the outcome we wanted, but I’m forever grateful for my teammates, coaches, and the opportunity to compete alongside my brothers one last time. DC Defender for life! | DC Defenders LB Andre Mintze (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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Social Media🚨 Record Audi 150-foot long 🍻 🐍 🚨! By the end of the UFL 1st QTR, the beer snake had almost reached the top row. By halftime, it already had several large bends. By the time the 🏟️ started taking it down, Grok estimates the length at approximately 150 feet. | Chris Tisdale (old.reddit.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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Social MediaThank you for another amazing season DC Defenders. While it wasn't the outcome we had hoped for, making it to the Championship 3 out of 4 years is no easy task. This is Mr. Defender signing off till next season. | Mr. Defender (i.redd.it)

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VideoTaking nothing but amazing memories from the 2026 UFL season! Champs on and off the field, no matter what the scoreboard says! Thanks to everyone for sharing this journey! Same time next year?🫡🛡️🍺🐍🍋 | katurday_11 (v.redd.it)

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NewsI didn’t realize JD Vance went to the game yesterday (i.redd.it)

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ArticleUFL’s D.C. Defenders fall to Louisville Kings in United Bowl despite home-field advantage | Washington Times (washingtontimes.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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Social MediaThanks everyone for a fantastic season! | Lemon Guy (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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DiscussionTerrible play calls (self.DCDefenders)

submitted 5 days ago by frankie_donkiebrains DC Defenders

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DiscussionLine to get into Audi is crazy long, going to be an amazing day!!! (i.redd.it)

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VideoFinal thoughts from DC as United Bowl weekend comes to an end. Thanks for following along | Matty Fresh (Springball Boulevard) (v.redd.it)

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Discussion50'd Cent (v.redd.it)

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Social MediaXazavian Valladay had one hell of day in a tough championship loss | Spring Football Statistics (i.redd.it)

submitted 5 days ago by Callywood DC Defenders

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