MICHIGAN PANTHERS ANNOUNCE 2025 SEASON SCHEDULE

Arlington, TX – January 2, 2025 – The United Football League today announced its complete 2025 game schedule with the league’s media partners – FOX, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1 – combining to televise all 43 games during the UFL’s second season.

The Michigan Panthers will kick off their 2025 campaign on the road at the Memphis Showboats on Sunday, March 30 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Panthers will follow that game up with three straight home games at Ford Field. In Week 2, Michigan will host the Birmingham Stallions on Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. ET as part of FOX’s FOXUFL Friday package, which is a new night dedicated to UFL action taking place each Friday during the 10-week regular season. On Sunday, April 13, the Panthers will host the San Antonio Brahmas at 12 p.m. ET on ABC. The team’s last appearance on FOXUFL Friday will come in Week 4 as Michigan will host the Memphis Showboats at 8 p.m. ET on April 18. 

2025 PANTHERS SCHEDULE

"I’m really excited about our team heading into the 2025 season,” Michigan Panthers Head Coach Mike Nolan said. “We are returning a good number of guys from last year’s team and I think we’ve added some players who can make a great impact. Our schedule sets up nicely too, opening with three of our first four games at Ford Field.”

The Panthers will make their first ever trip to The Dome at America's Center to face the St. Louis Battlehawks on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Michigan returns to the friendly confines of Ford Field on Sunday, May 4 to host the D.C. Defenders at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The Panthers will then play three straight road games, all on Saturdays, first visiting the Arlington Renegades on May 10 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. In Week 8, Michigan will travel to the Houston Roughnecks on May 17 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. The team’s final road game will be at the Birmingham Stallions on May 24 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC. Michigan will close its regular season schedule by hosting the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, May 31 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.

“Panthers fans have a lot to be excited about for our upcoming season,” Scott Schiff, Michigan Panthers VP of Team Business & Event Operations, said. “We are looking to build off the momentum from last year with some exciting initiatives for the 2025 season and can’t wait to see our fans at Ford Field.”

Following the regular season, the Conference Championships will take place on Sunday, June 8 and will feature the top two teams with the best records in their respective conferences playing against each other for the right to play for the second UFL Championship. The games will air on ABC at 3:00 p.m. ET and FOX 6:00 p.m. ET. The league’s second season will conclude on Saturday, June 14, when ABC presents the 2025 UFL Championship Game.

“We are thrilled to have exceptional partners like FOX and ESPN, who share our passion for celebrating the game and telling our story to a wide audience,” said UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon. “With the launch of FOX UFL Friday, we are excited to invite new fans to experience the incredible talent and heart that our players bring to the field. This season promises to be an exciting journey in football, where our athletes elevate the game to new heights.”

In addition to games televised on FOX, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1 this season, FOX games will stream on the FOX Sports App.  Games on ABC and ESPN also will be streamed on ESPN+. 

Panthers’ regular season ticket memberships start at just $20 per game with a five-game home schedule at Ford Field. Fans can visit Panthers Ticket Central to learn more about Panthers tickets, see all prices and benefits, and sign up for special information and content.

Key details regarding the entire UFL schedule: 

• 43 – League media partners FOX, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and FS1 will present all 43 UFL games during the league’s second season (40 regular season games, two playoff games, one Championship game).
• 22 – ESPN will present 22 regular season and postseason games across ABC (12), ESPN (9), and ESPN2 (1) during the league’s second season.
• 21 – FOX Sports will show 21 regular season and postseason games across FOX (20) and FS1 (1) this season.
• 10 – The UFL will feature 10 weeks of regular season that will include 10 live regular season matchups on Fridays as part of FOX UFL Friday.
• 8 – The UFL features eight teams: Arlington Renegades, Birmingham Stallions, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas, St. Louis Battlehawks.
• 5 – ABC, ESPN, and FOX will broadcast five doubleheaders during the season.
• 2 – The Conference Championships, which will feature the top two teams with the best records in their respective conferences playing against each other for the right to play for the second UFL Championship, will each air on Sunday, June 8, on ABC (3:00 p.m. ET) and FOX (6:00 p.m. ET).