The ratings are in from this past Friday Night's UFL 2025 opening game on FOX. The primetime opener, which featured the St. Louis Battlehawks at the Houston Roughnecks and aired at 8 p.m. ET, averaged 690,000 viewers. The telecast peaked at 844,000 viewers during the first 15 minutes of the game.
Last season's UFL opener on Saturday, March 30, saw the Birmingham Stallions and Arlington Renegades average 1.181 million viewers in the 1 pm Eastern time slot.
There's no question that the league's direct competition against the NCAA's March Madness contributed to the UFL's tepid debut performance. FOX's Saturday afternoon game featuring the Arlington Renegades and San Antonio Brahmas will not be available until Tuesday. The UFL's opening weekend also saw a doubleheader on ESPN this past Sunday.
Week 2 UFL TV Schedule
| Matchup | Date, time | Location | How to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers | Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. ET | Ford Field (Detroit, MI) | FOX |
| Memphis Showboats at DC Defenders | Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET | Audi Field (Washington, DC) | ABC |
| Houston Roughnecks at Arlington Renegades | Sunday, April 6, at noon ET | Choctaw Stadium (Arlington, TX) | ESPN |
| San Antonio Brahmas at St. Louis Battlehawks | Sunday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. | The Dome at America's Center (St. Louis, MO) | FS1 |