2026 United Bowl
American football championship game
The 2026 United Bowl was the third championship of the United Football League, and it was the first to be played under the United Bowl name. The game was played on June 13, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. The contest determined the champion of the 2026 UFL season and was played between the Louisville Kings and the DC Defenders. The game began at 3:00 p.m. EDT and aired on ABC. The Kings won 27–20, earning their first United Bowl title.
Background
Host selection
Audi Field had previously been the first choice to host the 2025 championship but was unable to do so because of schedule conflicts with the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
UFL playoffs
Bracket
Teams
DC Defenders
The DC Defenders finished the 2026 season with a 5–5 record. They made their second appearance in the UFL championship game after winning the title in 2025 by defeating the Michigan Panthers, 58–34. DC also played in the 2023 XFL Championship Game, a loss to the Arlington Renegades.
Louisville Kings
The Louisville Kings finished their first season in existence with a 6–4 record, having rebounded from an 0–3 start to win six of their last seven games.
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