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2026 UFL Week 2: Key Storylines and How to Watch
The UFL season continues with a Week 2 matchup between the defending champion DC Defenders and the new Columbus Aviators.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:04am
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The UFL's high-octane action is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration, highlighting the league's dynamic players and teams.Columbus TodayThe 2026 UFL season continues this Friday with a Week 2 matchup between the defending champion DC Defenders and the new Columbus Aviators. The game will be televised on FOX, with Joel Klatt and Curt Menefee on the call. All 40 regular-season games, plus the playoffs and championship, will be broadcast across FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network, as well as streaming on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports app and FOX One.
Why it matters
The UFL is entering its second season as the premier spring football league, with high-profile players and coaches competing for the championship. Week 2 will provide an early look at how the top teams and players are performing, setting the stage for the rest of the season.
The details
The Defenders, led by 2025 UFL Championship Game MVP QB Jordan Ta'amu, are looking to bounce back after a disappointing Week 1 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks. The Aviators, a new franchise led by former NFL receiver Ted Ginn Jr., will be seeking their first win of the season. Other key storylines include the Kings' search for redemption after a close loss, and the Stallions' quest to continue their championship pedigree under new head coach AJ McCarron.
- The Week 2 matchup between the Defenders and Aviators will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- The full 10-week UFL regular season runs from April 3 to June 6, 2026.
- The UFL playoffs will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with the championship game on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The players
Jordan Ta'amu
The 2025 UFL Championship Game MVP and starting quarterback for the defending champion DC Defenders.
Ted Ginn Jr.
The former NFL receiver and Ohio State standout who is the head coach of the new Columbus Aviators franchise.
AJ McCarron
The former Alabama quarterback who is the new head coach of the Birmingham Stallions, the three-time defending spring football champions.
Rick Neuheisel
The head coach of the Arlington Renegades, who moved from Dallas and are led by quarterback Austin Reed.
Ricky Proehl
The new head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks, who are led by 2025 UFL Defensive Player of the Year Pita Taumoepenu.
What they’re saying
“We must bounce back this week and show why we're the defending champions.”
— Jordan Ta'amu, Quarterback, DC Defenders
“This is a big opportunity for our new franchise to make a statement in Week 2.”
— Ted Ginn Jr., Head Coach, Columbus Aviators
What’s next
The UFL regular season continues with Week 3 games on April 10-14, 2026, leading up to the playoffs and championship game in June.
The takeaway
The UFL is entering its second season with high-profile talent and a focus on delivering an exciting brand of spring football. Week 2 will provide an early glimpse into which teams and players are poised to make a run at the championship.
