UFL Eyes 2026 Season Amidst Hurdles, Cites Growth in Ratings and Fan Interest

Kevin Seifert Jun 13, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Follow on X

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49043051/ufl-2026-united-bowl-spring-football-season-dc-defenders-louisville-kings)._