Houston hosts its first-ever game at Shell Energy Stadium in what feels like a must-win showdown.
This Week's UFL Schedule
Birmingham Stallions at Houston Gamblers
| When | Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET |
| Where | Shell Energy Stadium, Houston |
| TV | ESPN2 |
| Line | Birmingham Stallions -7 | O/U 44 |
The Stallions gutted out a 15-13 road win at Louisville behind a defense that picked off three passes. Houston got torched 36-17 by Dallas in the opener, with quarterback Nolan Henderson throwing two picks and completing just three of nine attempts for 34 yards before getting benched. This is Houston's home debut at Shell Energy Stadium with new mascot Ace the Armadillo leading the "ALL IN ON H-TOWN" celebration.
Players to Watch:
- Matt Corral (Birmingham, QB) — Completed over 70% of his passes in the Week 1 win and should pick apart Houston's struggling secondary.
- Justyn Ross (Birmingham, WR) — Caught the game-winning touchdown after his halftime altercation with Louisville fans, bringing swagger to Houston.
- Hunter Dekkers (Houston, QB) — Led the passing stats with 19/29 for 227 yards and no turnovers, likely starting after Henderson's brutal opener.
Pick: Birmingham 24-13. The Stallions defense that forced three turnovers last week will feast on Houston's quarterback carousel.
UFL Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Storm | 2 | 0 | 42 | 25 |
| Dallas Renegades | 1 | 0 | 36 | 17 |
| DC Defenders | 1 | 1 | 54 | 42 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | 1 | 0 | 16 | 10 |
| Birmingham Stallions | 1 | 0 | 15 | 13 |
| Louisville Kings | 0 | 2 | 22 | 34 |
| Houston Gamblers | 0 | 1 | 17 | 36 |
| Columbus Aviators | 0 | 2 | 42 | 67 |
Quick Hits
- Birmingham added DT Perrion Winfrey after releasing Isaiah Coe, bolstering their defensive front that already forced three turnovers.
- Houston made a last-second offensive line change, releasing guard Avery Jones before their home opener.
- Gucci Mane is still scheduled for the Stallions' halftime show despite ongoing federal kidnapping case complications.
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Who wins this week? Drop your picks in the comments.