Week 3 of the 2026 UFL season is here. The 10-game sprint is starting to separate the contenders from the rest of the pack. Dallas and Orlando both hit the road this weekend, while several 1-1 squads look to create separation. Columbus and Louisville are each looking for their first win.
Matchup | Consensus | Writers’ Split |
Orlando Storm at Louisville Kings | Orlando Storm | 6–2 |
Houston Gamblers at DC Defenders | DC Defenders | 7–1 |
Columbus Aviators at Dallas Renegades | Dallas Renegades | 8–0 |
Birmingham Stallions at St. Louis Battlehawks | Birmingham Stallions | 5–3 |
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ORLANDO STORM at LOUISVILLE KINGS
Friday, April 10 | 8:00 PM EDT | Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, KY | FOX
The 2-0 Orlando Storm visit the 0-2 Louisville Kings in a rematch of week 2, which saw Orlando win 19-9 at home. Jack Plummer and Jashaun Corbin have powered a balanced attack, while the defense has been stout early. Louisville has shown some fight, but needs to improve its areas of weakness quickly. Anthony Becht’s group has the momentum and should keep rolling on the road.
Writer's Pick: 75% Orlando Storm
HOUSTON GAMBLERS at DC DEFENDERS
Saturday, April 11 | 12:00 PM EDT | Audi Field, Washington, DC | ESPN
Houston (1-1) travels to face the defending champion DC Defenders (1-1). The Gamblers earned a road upset last week over Birmingham, 22-20, but will now face a DC squad looking to build on their first win. Jordan Ta’amu and the DC offense should find more rhythm at home against a Houston team that may see Taulia Tagovailoa get the start due to injuries to Hunter Dekkers and Nolan Henderson.
Writer's Pick: 88% DC Defenders
COLUMBUS AVIATORS at DALLAS RENEGADES
Sunday, April 12 | 12:00 PM EDT | Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX | ABC
The 0-2 Columbus Aviators travel to face the 2-0 Dallas Renegades. Dallas has looked like the most complete team in the league through two weeks, with Austin Reed slinging the ball to Tyler Vaughns and the defense creating havoc. Columbus has shown flashes but continues to battle early turnover problems and find consistent quality play. If Columbus does not tighten things up in week 3, they could get blown out.
Writer's Pick: 100% Dallas Renegades
BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS at ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS
Sunday, April 12 | 3:00 PM EDT | The Dome at America's Center, St. Louis, MO
Two 1-1 teams with championship pedigrees square off in what could be the most competitive game of the weekend. Birmingham is coming off a tough road loss and has one of the best passers in the league in Matt Corral. St. Louis struggled offensively and will need to correct things quickly in this short season.