ESPN-Owned NFL Network to Carry First UFL Games After Schedule Flex

Overview

• The UFL shifted two April telecasts to NFL Network: Birmingham vs. Houston on April 5 and the league’s first Thursday night game on April 16.
• The April 5 game moved from ESPN2 and was rescheduled from noon ET to 6 p.m. ET, while the April 16 game moved from ESPN+ and stays at 8 p.m. ET.
• These mark the first UFL contests on NFL Network and the first ESPN-distributed programming to air there since Disney’s acquisition of the channel.
• The broadcasts will use the same production approach as UFL games on ESPN platforms, maintaining continuity for viewers.
• No additional UFL games are set for NFL Network yet, as ESPN’s integration of the channel continues with staff transitions expected next month.