UFL 2026: Columbus Aviators regular season schedule, matchups, dates, times, tv channels, streaming

— The Columbus Aviators are preparing for their inaugural United Football League season, with a primetime debut against the Orlando Storm on March 29 at Inter&Co Stadium.

The game, set for 8 p.m. ET, will mark the head coaching debut of Ohio State and NFL legend Ted Ginn Jr.

The Aviators' home opener is scheduled for April 3 at Historic Crew Stadium, where they will face the DC Defenders.

The "614 Kickoff" celebration will feature appearances by Columbus legends, community leaders, and the introduction of the team's new mascot. Single-game tickets go on sale Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. CT.

Head coach Ted Ginn Jr. and his side will play for the first time in Columbus at Historic Crew Stadium on Apr. 3 against the DC Defenders. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. The team will play five times at home and five times on the road, ending the regular season on May 31 at home against the Louisville Kings.

Columbus Aviators TV Schedule 2026, Dates, start-times, How to watch every game

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Week 1 - Sunday, March 29, 8 p.m. ET, at Orlando Storm, ESPN

Week 2 - Friday, Apr. 3, 8 p.m. ET, vs. DC Defenders, FOX

Week 3 - Sunday, Apr. 12, 12 p.m. ET, at Dallas Renegades, ABC

Week 4 - Friday, Apr. 17, 8 p.m. ET, vs. Dallas Renegades, FOX

Week 5 - Sunday, Apr. 26, 12 p.m. ET, at Houston Gamblers, ABC

Week 6 - Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. ET, vs. Houston Gamblers, FOX

Week 7 - Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. ET, at St. Louis Battlehawks, FOX

Week 8 - Sunday, May 17, 1 p.m. ET, at Birmingham Stallions, FOX

Week 9 - Saturday, May 23, 3 p.m. ET, vs. Birmingham Stallions, ABC

Week 10 - Sunday, May 31, 6 p.m. ET, vs. Louisville Kings, FOX

Playoffs | June 7 | Game #1: TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | ABC

Playoffs | June 7 Game #2: TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | FOX

Title Game | June 13 | TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | ABC

How to watch 2026 UFL Season Matchups

The UFL's 2026 season will feature 43 games broadcast across FOX, ABC, ESPN, and more, with select games in Spanish on FOX Deportes and ESPN Deportes. The season concludes with the UFL Championship Game on June 13.

Here is the 2026 UFL schedule organized team by team, with dates, times, TV channels, and locations: