Spring football has another championship game Saturday, as the USFL prepares to close its season in Canton, Ohio, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Birmingham Stallions enter as heavy favorites to defend their 2022 title against the Pittsburgh Maulers. The winner of the South division between the Stallions and New Orleans Breakers was always going to be favored over the winner of the North, as both the Maulers and Michigan Panthers Panthers finished the regular season under .500.
With that being said, far stranger things have happened than a championship upset. The Maulers are riding a three-game winning streak, and they were only narrowly defeated by the Stallions back in May. Dual threat Troy Williams has been trying to break through, and he put up good numbers against the Panthers in the division championship.
For the Stallions, Alex McGough and C.J. Marable form a formidable backfield, with McGough being an effective runner as well as passer. Birmingham is no stranger to the spotlight, and it is hoping to repeat as champions this year.
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Here's what to know about the USFL final and how to stream it this year.
USFL championship game time
- Date: Saturday, July 1
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
The USFL championship game between the Stallions and Maulers is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 1. It will take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
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USFL championship 2023 live streams
NBC will broadcast the 2023 USFL championship. Below is a rundown of dedicated streaming sites that carry the NBC family of networks:
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| NBCSports.com | Yes | Yes | -- | -- |
| Peacock | No | No | $4.99/month | No |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $40/month | No |
How to watch 2023 USFL championship free without cable
Cord-cutters have several options to watch the 2023 USFL championship game, including free ones. YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo all offer free trials to new users.
Can I watch 2023 USFL championship on Fubo?
Yes. Fubo includes NBC in its package of channels. A monthly subscription starts at $74.99 for its base package, but users get a free trial.
Can I watch 2023 USFL championship on YouTube TV?
Yes. YouTube TV includes the NBC family of networks. The service offers a free trial and a promotional cost of $64.99 per month for the first three months. After three months, the monthly cost rises to $72.99.
Can I watch 2023 USFL championship on Hulu?
Yes. Hulu + Live TV includes NBC and its affiliates. Unlike other streaming sites, it does not include a free trial. A subscription costs $69.99 per month.
Can I watch 2023 USFL championship on DirecTV Stream?
Yes. DirecTV Stream includes NBC. The service offers a five-day free trial for new users, plus a promotional rate of $64.99 per month for the first three months ($74.99 per month thereafter).
Can I watch 2023 USFL championship on Sling TV?
Yes, Sling TV offers access to the NBC family of networks.
Sling TV does not offer a free trial, but new users can get half off their first month. The less expensive option, Sling Blue, costs $40 per month; Sling Orange + Blue is $55 per month.