DC Defenders vs Louisville Kings Live Stream: How to Watch UFL

The DC Defenders look for both revenge and a UFL playoff spot when they visit the Louisville Kings on Saturday afternoon

The DC Defenders (5-2) had to put their playoff-clinching celebration on hold a week ago when the Louisville Kings (3-4) walked into the nation’s capital and handed the defending UFL champions a 30-13 defeat. The stakes are the same for DC on Saturday when the teams meet again, this time at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, with the Defenders also looking to avenge their first loss since Week 1. The Kings need a win to stay in the playoff chase as they went tied for the fourth and final spot with the Birmingham Stallions and Dallas Renegades.

How to Watch DC Defenders vs Louisville Kings in UFL Today:

Game Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Game Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

TV: ABC

Location: Lynn Family Stadium

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Louisville rallied from a 13-3 first-half deficit, blanking DC in the second half while pulling away for the victory. Chandler Rogers’ second touchdown pass of the day to Tarik Black covered six yards with 7:52 left in the third quarter to give the Kings the lead for good while former NFL 1,000-yard rusher James Robinson finished with 58 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Rogers went 17-of-26 for 201 yards and the two scores.

The Defenders trailed 3-0 early in the second quarter before Jordan Ta’amu found Javon Antonio for an 81-yard scoring play that flipped the lead. Ta’amu went deep again for a 20-yard touchdown pass to Ty Scott and a 13-3 lead. Ta’amu finished 18-of-33 for 353 yards but was picked off twice while Cornell Powell pulled in four passes for 109 yards.

Ta’amu leads the UFL in passing efficiency and shares the league lead with 13 touchdown passes while throwing for 1,453 yards. Deon Jackson, meanwhile, leads the DC ground attack with 332 yards, second in the UFL, and shares the league lead with five overall touchdowns. DC’s 311.9 yards per game tops the circuit while the Kings’ defense is seventh, allowing 321.9 yards per game.

What Time Is Defenders vs Kings?

The Defenders vs Kings game takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great UFL action.

What Channel Is The Defenders vs Kings Game On?

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