The United Football League moves into Week 2 of its 2026 season this week with a schedule that features the league’s first primetime weekend debut and an unprecedented Tuesday-night matchup, part of an aggressive push to broaden the UFL’s national footprint. After an opening weekend that introduced several of the competition’s new markets and franchises, all Week 2 games will be carried on national television and available to stream.
Early results already posted show the D.C. Defenders posting a commanding 44-26 win over the Columbus Aviators on April 3 and the Orlando Storm edging the Louisville Kings 19-9 on April 4. Those scores, along with a slate of nationally televised matchups, set the tone for a week that includes two more scheduled games: Birmingham Stallions at Houston Gamblers on April 5 at 6:00 p.m. ET, and St. Louis Battlehawks at Dallas Renegades on April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast coverage is spread across Fox, ESPN, NFL Network and FS1, with all games also streamed via Fubo. The April 5 game will air on NFL Network and stream on Fubo; the April 7 contest is slated for FS1 and Fubo. League officials have highlighted that every game being carried nationally this week is intended to give fans across the country easier access to early-season contests and to accelerate awareness of new UFL markets.
The Tuesday-night experiment represents a notable departure from traditional football scheduling and follows the league’s decision to test nontraditional windows to attract viewers and reduce competition with other live sports. The Week 2 lineup also includes what the league described as a “first home kickoff in a new market,” underscoring its focus on expanding regional footprints; the UFL previously used its opening weekend to showcase a retooled slate of teams and venues.
With Week 2 underway, the early wins by D.C. and Orlando provide the first indicators of which teams might separate themselves in the standings, while the remaining fixtures this week will give coaches and fans a clearer picture of depth and matchups heading into the middle of the season. The league has not released league-wide ratings or attendance figures for the opening weekend, but the national TV distribution ensures broader exposure as the UFL continues its second season push.
All Week 2 fixtures are available via national broadcast and live streaming on Fubo, which continues to offer a trial for new subscribers. The UFL’s next full slate of games — the Week 3 schedule — has been posted by the league and will continue the pattern of national telecasts.