As spring turns to summer, the UFL season is set to conclude with a big-time matchup.
The DC Defenders will meet the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 UFL championship game on Saturday night at The Dome of America’s Center in St. Louis.
Both teams have had challenging paths to reach the title bout. The Defenders downed the St. Louis Battlehawks 38-16 in the XFL Conference championship game, while the Panthers knocked off the defending champion Birmingham Stallions 44-29 in the USFL Conference title game to advance.
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The Panthers beat the Defenders in the teams’ only meeting earlier this season, claiming a 38-14 victory in Week 6. However, all bets are off with the league title on the line.
The Sporting News is tracking the live score, updates, and more from the 2025 UFL championship game.
Defenders vs. Panthers score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
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| Defenders | |||||
| Panthers |
Defenders vs. Panthers live updates, results, highlights from UFL championship game
First quarter
8:21 p.m. — Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins is in rhythm early, completing three straight passes to wide receiver Malik Turner.
8:18 p.m. — The Defenders kick off to the Panthers’ Xavier Malone, and we are underway.
Pregame
8:05 p.m. — The teams are making their way to the field from the locker rooms. Here we go…
8:03 p.m. — Puka Nacua’s younger brother, Kai, is bringing some heat for the Panthers!
KAI NACUA BROUGHT THE ENERGY FOR THE PANTHERS 😤
Puka Nacua’s big bro had the whole team buzzin’ 💪 pic.twitter.com/iC4GNEddyy
— ESPN (@espn) June 15, 2025
7:40 p.m. Michigan Panthers offensive lineman Ryan Nelson letting everyone know he’s mic’d up for tonight’s game.
“I’M MIC’D UP!” @Ryan_Nelson_54 & @Coach_Runza bringing the energy early. #UFL Championship kicks off in 25 minutes. pic.twitter.com/WbMjS1XMqD
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) June 14, 2025
7:35 p.m. —DC Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu checks in before the UFL championship. We’re under 30 minutes until kickoff.
Jordan Ta’amu, @XFLDefenders QB, checking in before @TheUFL Championship 🏆
📺 8 ET on ABC/ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/T1Pe4Jel9P
— ESPN (@espn) June 14, 2025
Defenders vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Saturday, June 14
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
The clash between the DC Defenders and Michigan Panthers will kick off at 8 p.m. ET from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
What channel is Defenders vs. Panthers on today?
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Saturday’s UFL title game will be broadcast on ABC. Cord cutters can catch all the action on Fubo, which comes with a free trial for new subscribers.
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Sunday, June 8
| Matchup |
| Michigan Panthers 44, Birmingham Stallions 29 |
| DC Defenders 36, St. Louis Battlehawks 18 |
Saturday, June 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Location | TV | Live stream |
| DC Defenders vs. Michigan Panthers | 8 p.m. | St. Louis | ABC | Fubo |
