Overview
- The Louisville Kings defeated the DC Defenders 27-20 to win the 2026 UFL United Bowl at Audi Field on Saturday, claiming the franchise's first championship in its first season.
- Louisville trailed 16-7 at halftime before scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half to complete the comeback.
- Key fourth-quarter plays included Ian Wheeler's 44-yard touchdown run and James Robinson's 16-yard touchdown after a Cam Dantzler interception that swung momentum to the Kings.
- DC lost starter Jason Bean to a shoulder injury in the third quarter, and backup E. J. Perry's fourth-and-five pass from the six-yard line with 1:56 left fell incomplete, sealing Louisville's win.
- The title caps a dramatic turnaround under first-year coach Chris Redman after an 0-3 start, fuels strong fan celebrations in Louisville, and spotlights growing national interest in the UFL.