The UFL debuts its new all-access docuseries "4TH & GOAL" tonight on ESPN2. The first two episodes air back-to-back starting at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 27.
The series will run for six episodes total, according to UFL News Hub sources.
What '4th & Goal' Is About
From the show's official YouTube description:
Explore the high-stakes world of the UFL as ownership implements bold, disruptive strategies to revitalize professional spring football. Follow the journey of determined coaches and athletes battling for a final opportunity to prove themselves, while navigating intense rivalries and the constant pressure of a league striving to succeed where others have failed.
The series takes viewers inside the player and league storylines of the 2026 UFL season, including Mike Repole's overhaul of the league's business and football operations.
How to Watch
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
Time | 8 p.m. ET |
TV | ESPN2 |
Streaming | ESPN App, Tubi, UFL YouTube |
Episodes Tonight | 1 and 2 |
Total Episodes | 6 |
Tubi is free with an account. The UFL YouTube channel is free to access. ESPN2 and the ESPN App require a cable subscription or ESPN App login.
Timing of the Debut
The premiere lands during the final week of the UFL regular season. Week 10 runs from May 29 through May 31. The top four teams in the single-table standings will reach the playoffs on June 7. The UFL Championship Game airs Saturday, June 13 on ABC.
Orlando, DC, and St. Louis clinched a playoff spot so far. Louisville, and Birmingham are still in the hunt heading into Week 10. Houston, Columbus, and Dallas have been eliminated.
Context
The series adds to the UFL's media expansion under co-owner Mike Repole, who took over business operations in July 2025. The league signed a multi-year deal with ScorePlay in March to build out its cloud-based media infrastructure and expand behind-the-scenes content.
The "final opportunity to prove themselves" framing fits a league that has served as a path back to the NFL for players. Dozens of UFL players have signed NFL contracts since the 2024 merger.