Louisville's playoff push meets Dallas's desperation in a pivotal Week 9 clash.
This Week's UFL Schedule
Dallas Renegades at Louisville Kings
| When | Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where | Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville |
| TV | FOX |
| Line | Louisville Kings -2 | O/U 46 |
The red-hot Kings (4-4) are riding a four-game winning streak over their last five outings and sit just a half-game behind the playoff line. Dallas (3-5) is stuck on a five-game skid and desperately needs a win to keep their postseason hopes alive. Coach Chris Redman has Louisville believing they belong in the playoff conversation after back-to-back wins over the defending champion DC Defenders.
Players to Watch:
- Austin Reed (Renegades, QB) — League's second-leading passer with 1,660 yards and 16 touchdowns needs a big road performance
- Tyler Vaughns (Renegades, WR) — Dallas's top target with 37 catches for 457 yards and 5 TDs gives Reed a reliable weapon
- Cam Gill (Kings, DE) — Louisville's pass rush leader needs to pressure Reed and force turnovers in this must-win spot
Pick: Kings 24-21. Louisville's home momentum and playoff desperation outweigh Dallas's talent advantage.
St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Gamblers
| When | Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET |
| Where | Shell Energy Stadium, Houston |
| TV | ESPN2 |
| Line | St. Louis Battlehawks -3 | O/U 42 |
These teams just met last week with Houston pulling off the upset at home. Now they square off again in what could be a season-defining rematch for both clubs. St. Louis (5-3) controls their playoff destiny and can clinch with a win plus help, while Houston (3-5) must win out to have any postseason shot. The Battlehawks recently signed All-League tight end Sal Cannella to replace injured Tyler Neville.
Players to Watch:
- Hunter Dekkers (Gamblers, QB) — Finding his groove after returning from injury, led Houston's upset win over St. Louis last week
- Jarveon Howard (Battlehawks, RB) — Third in the UFL with 375 rushing yards, key to St. Louis controlling the clock
- Hakeem Butler (Battlehawks, WR) — Big-play threat with 508 yards receiving, needs to stretch Houston's secondary
Pick: Battlehawks 20-17. St. Louis gets revenge and takes care of business on the road in a grinding rematch.
UFL Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Storm | 7 | 2 | 203 | 163 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | 5 | 3 | 175 | 162 |
| DC Defenders | 5 | 4 | 258 | 195 |
| Louisville Kings | 4 | 4 | 186 | 169 |
| Birmingham Stallions | 4 | 5 | 177 | 203 |
| Dallas Renegades | 3 | 5 | 181 | 206 |
| Houston Gamblers | 3 | 5 | 148 | 202 |
| Columbus Aviators | 3 | 6 | 189 | 217 |
Quick Hits
- Dallas lost edge rusher Willie Taylor III for the season, adding to their defensive struggles during this losing streak
- Louisville's four wins in five games have them believing they can make a legitimate playoff push under coach Chris Redman
- St. Louis signed veteran tight end Sal Cannella to replace Tyler Neville's season-ending injury ahead of their playoff push
Standings | Full Schedule | League Leaders
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