The United Football League will find its 2025 champion on Saturday night, with the league’s championship game set between the DC Defenders and Michigan Panthers. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on ABC and streaming on-demand.
- How to watch without cable: Live streams of the 2025 UFL Championship game are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).
Both the Defenders and Panthers went 6-4 in the regular season to reach the playoffs, then advanced to the UFL championship game after big wins in last week’s conference finals. The Panthers toppled the Birmingham Stallions (44-29) to reach the championship game, while the Defenders defeated the St. Louis Battlehawks (36-18). These teams met head-to-head in Week 6 of the regular season, when quarterback Bryce Perkins accounted for three total touchdowns (one rush) in a 38-14 win by the Panthers.
Michigan Panthers vs. DC Defenders
2025 UFL Championship Game at a glance
- When: Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)
- Where: The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, Mo.
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
Perkins was named the UFL’s Most Valuable Player earlier in the week after leading the league in efficiency and ranking among the top five in passing yards (1,342) and passing touchdowns (9). Perkins also averaged 5.2 yards per carry and accounted for five rushing touchdowns in the regular season. Both sides will play in the first UFL championship game since the league started in the 2024 season.
UFL Championship Game: Live Streaming Options
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The Defenders and Panthers are set for an 8 p.m. ET start on ABC. Live streams are available from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).