I'm going to be at Audi Field on June 13 for the 2026 United Bowl, and I put this guide together so you can plan your day too. This is the UFL's third-season championship, and it's the first one carrying the "United Bowl" name. The game is in Washington, D.C., the venue is Audi Field, and the winner takes the new United Bowl trophy. Below I cover how to watch, how to get tickets, how to get there, and where my crew and I will be before kickoff. Come find us.
United Bowl 2026: The Essentials
Event: 2026 United Bowl (UFL Championship)
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
TV: ABC (national)
Stream: ESPN App / ESPN streaming services
Halftime: 50 Cent
Stadium capacity: about 20,000
The United Football League announced that Audi Field, home of the defending champion DC Defenders, will host the 2026 United Bowl on Saturday, June 13, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Audi Field is home to the DC Defenders and holds about 20,000.
How to Watch (TV & Streaming)
The 2026 United Bowl airs on ABC at 3:00 p.m. ET. If you don't have a TV, you can stream ABC through ESPN's streaming services and live-TV services that carry ABC, such as Disney Plus+, YouTube TV, and Fubo. Search "United Bowl 2026 live stream" the week of the game and confirm your provider carries your local ABC station.
50 Cent Headlines Halftime
50 Cent headlines the halftime show at the 2026 United Bowl. The D.C. game-day performance is part of the league's "Championship Celebration" at Audi Field. Fans can enter for a chance to win on-field passes to watch the halftime set live.
The Playoff Path
The four-team field is set. Both semifinals are Sunday, June 7. The two winners meet at Audi Field on June 13.
Semifinal 1 — 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC: No. 1 Orlando Storm vs. No. 4 DC Defenders, at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Semifinal 2 — 6:00 p.m. ET on FOX: No. 3 Louisville Kings at No. 2 St. Louis Battlehawks, at The Dome at America's Center, St. Louis
A look at the four teams:
Orlando Storm (8–2), No. 1 seed. Orlando finished with a league-best 8–2 record in its first UFL season under head coach Anthony Becht. Quarterback Jack Plummer threw 15 touchdown passes against one interception during the regular season.
St. Louis Battlehawks (6–4), No. 2 seed. St. Louis beat Louisville 16–3 in their only regular-season meeting in Week 6, holding the Kings to 211 total yards and no touchdowns and sacking quarterback Chandler Rogers seven times.
Louisville Kings (6–4), No. 3 seed. First UFL season.
DC Defenders (5–5), No. 4 seed. The Defenders enter as the defending champions, led by head coach Shannon Harris. Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8.
Tickets & Getting In
Tickets for the 2026 United Bowl went on sale to the general public on May 1, 2026. Buy through the official seller. Audi Field uses mobile entry, so load your tickets into your phone wallet before you arrive. Tickets range from $23 to $120.
Getting There & Parking
Audi Field sits in the Buzzard Point / Navy Yard area of D.C. The easiest way in is Metro: take the Green Line to the Navy Yard–Ballpark station, then walk about 15 minutes to the stadium. Rideshare drop-off zones are set up near the venue on event days. Parking is limited and fills up, so take transit if you can. You can use apps like SpotHero to pre-pay parking now.
Where to Hang Before the Game (My Picks)
My crew and I will be at Walters around 1:00 p.m. before kickoff. Come say hi. Walters is at 10 N St SE, Washington, DC, in Navy Yard. It has over 30 TVs and a 24-tap self-pour beer wall, and it's a gathering spot before and after events at Nationals Park and Audi Field. On Saturdays it's open 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
The backup spot is Solace Outpost in Navy Yard. Solace Outpost is at 71 Potomac Avenue SE, across the street from the home plate entrance to Nationals Park, and can serve up to 550 guests. On Saturday it's open from noon until 1:00 a.m. Both spots are a short walk to the stadium.
FAQ
When is the 2026 United Bowl? Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Where is the United Bowl being played? Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
What channel is the United Bowl on? ABC, with streaming through ESPN's services and live-TV providers that carry ABC.
Who is performing at halftime? 50 Cent headlines the 2026 United Bowl halftime show.
Who is playing in the 2026 United Bowl? Set after the June 7 semifinals. The four-team field is Orlando, St. Louis, Louisville, and DC. (Updating June 7.)
How do I get to Audi Field? Take the Green Line to Navy Yard–Ballpark and walk about 15 minutes. Parking is limited, so transit is the best option.
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