The United Football League (UFL) announced on Friday that Audi Field, home of the defending champion D.C. Defenders, will host the 2026 United Bowl championship game on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 3 pm on ABC. At the United Bowl, the league will unveil a new championship trophy.
“Washington, D.C. is built for big moments – and the 2026 United Bowl will be exactly that,” said Repole. “This is the pinnacle of spring football, where energy, intensity, and fans collide. Audi Field will deliver a championship atmosphere worthy of the stage.”
The United Bowl was formerly used in the Indoor Football League, dating back to the United Indoor Football (UIF) league before the merger with the Intense Football League that formed the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2008. The United Bowl was used until 2021, when the IFL rebranded its championship game to the IFL National Championship.
The United Bowl will be the league’s championship game going forward. The league described this new chapter as “a name that embodies the UFL’s identity and mission to bring fans, players, and communities together through a shared love of football. Representing the game’s power to unite people, the United Bowl will invite everyone into the huddle, celebrating a year defined by connection, innovation, and unity.”
Audi Field has been home to the D.C. Defenders since 2020. Last year, The Defenders took down the Michigan Panthers in the highest-scoring game in UFL history, 58-34. D.C. quarterback Jordan Ta’amu was named the MVP.
“Bringing our Championship Game – the United Bowl – to Washington, D.C, on June 13th is a powerful moment for the UFL and our fans,” said Brandon. “As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, there is no better stage than our nation’s capital to highlight the energy, spirit, and teamwork of America’s true passion – the game of football.”
The UFL will announce the performers, giveaways, and events for the championship game in the near future.
