UFL playoffs begin with semifinals featuring Storm and Defenders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The UFL playoffs kick off this weekend with two semifinal matchups scheduled for June 7. The top-seeded Orlando Storm, sporting an 8-2 record, will face the defending champion DC Defenders in Columbus, Ohio. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Battlehawks will take on the Louisville Kings, both teams boasting 6-4 records. The Kings have won their last four games, while St. Louis won their regular-season matchup against Louisville 16-3. The winners will advance to the United Bowl on June 13.
- •Orlando Storm faces DC Defenders in Columbus, Ohio.
- •Louisville Kings take on St. Louis Battlehawks in the other semifinal.
- •The semifinals are set for June 7 with broadcasts on ABC and Fox.
- •The United Bowl will be played on June 13.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — UFL playoffs schedule 2026: Bracket, TV channels, live streams, start times for semifinal games
"Berths in the United Bowl are on the line in a pair of semifinals this weekend. Here's when and where to watch.
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