Football is back. Yes, the NFL season is over, but the XFL is set to begin regular-season play this weekend after being relaunched by an ownership group led by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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Spring football leagues have had a tough time sustaining themselves, but there's optimism surrounding the latest relaunch of the league first started by Vince McMahon.
Eight teams are set to compete, with former NFL players and college standouts on each roster. All eight teams will be in action on the first weekend of the season, so football fans looking to fill the void left by the NFL will have plenty to watch.
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Below is a complete look at the XFL Week 1 schedule.
XFL schedule Week 1: What games are on today?
Here's the full schedule for the first week of the XFL season, including final scores and how to watch each game live.
Saturday, Feb. 18
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| Vegas Vipers vs. Arlington Renegades | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| Orlando Guardians vs. Houston Roughnecks | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, FX |
Sunday, Feb. 19
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| St. Louis Battlehawks vs. San Antonio Brahmas | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| Seattle Sea Dragons vs. D.C. Defenders | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
Saturday XFL games TV channel, live streams
Vipers vs. Renegades
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV (free trial)
The Vipers might be the best-looking team in the XFL in terms of appearance, but they also have plenty of talent.
With former Packers backup Brett Hundley and AAF standout Luis Perez in the quarterback room, plus impactful former NFL receivers Martavis Bryant and Geronimo Allison, Vegas will have an offense worth watching. On the defensive side, having Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson as head coach doesn't hurt.
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The Renegades, led by longtime Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, don't have as many recognizable names. Former NFL preseason darling Kyle Sloter could be Arlington's quarterback, and they will be relying on Stoops' coaching acumen to overcome what could be a talent disadvantage.
Former Ravens safety Will Hill and former Raiders punter Marquette King are among the notable names for the Renegades.
Guardians vs. Roughnecks
- Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN, FX
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV (free trial)
The Guardians have one of the most interesting quarterback situations in the league with 2016 Broncos first-round pick Paxton Lynch and former Florida State standout Deondre Francois. Orlando also has an NFL wide receiver in Cody Latimer, and its punter is the brother of the Chiefs' Tommy Townsend. Will the defense have enough to win games?
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The Roughnecks are toward the bottom of most XFL projections, especially given their uncertain quarterback situation. Cole McDonald and Brandon Silvers lead a group that isn't the most inspiring, even though Silvers has plenty of spring football experience.
Still, with Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator Wade Phillips as the head coach in Houston, the Roughnecks might be a better watch than the Texans.
Battlehawks vs. Brahmas
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV (free trial)
The Battlehawks have some of the best odds to win the XFL as a lot of faith is being put in QB AJ McCarron. He spent time in the NFL after a terrific career at Alabama; he started and almost won a playoff game for the Bengals. He'll be the veteran leader of this St. Louis team, which has an inexperienced coach in former NFL tight end Anthony Becht but NFL veterans on the staff in Bruce Gradkowski and Ricky Proehl.
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The Brahmas should be fun to watch. San Antonio is a fun football market, and former Steelers receiver Hines Ward is at the helm.
There are a few notable names on the roster, including former Wisconsin and Notre Dame QB Jack Coan and former NFL running back Kalen Ballage, though the defense doesn't have as much name recognition as other teams.
Sea Dragons vs. Defenders
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV (free trial)
Former Saints head coach Jim Haslett takes his Sea Dragons into the District to close out the Week 1 schedule. Former Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci could make Seattle an interesting team to watch, and the Sea Dragons have one of the premier talents in the league in wide receiver Josh Gordon. There are NFL roots up and down the roster as well as on the coaching staff.
The Defenders may not be the XFL's best team, but they may have one of the most exciting quarterback rooms in the league.
D'Eriq King and Eric Dungey both stood out in the ACC as dual threats and can add life to any offense, while Jordan Ta'amu has played well in spring football leagues before and has spent some time behind Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs' depth chart. We'll see if the Defenders can overtake the Commanders as D.C.'s most functional football team.
