The Battlehawks are going into the 5th season of their franchise, and the 3rd season in the United Football League. The Battlehawks are coming off an 8-2 season that saw them lose to the 2025 UFL championship D.C. Defenders. St. Louis who owns the UFL’s most passionate fanbase looks to continue their success since their revival under a new Head Coach Ricky Proehl who is a St. Louis Rams alum, in addition to being a member of the 2023 coaching staff. The Battlehawks have been led by Anthony Becht the past three seasons who amassed a 22-10 record.
Week One: vs. D.C. Defenders March 28th
The Battlehawks are 3-5 against the Defenders through 8 games over the first four seasons of each franchises existence. The Battlehawks will open up their season against their rivals as St. Louis looks to avenge their playoff eliminating loss to D.C. in 2025. The Battlehawks claimed defensive back Michael Ojemudia who spent 2025 with D.C. while the Defenders drafted Defensive Lineman Phil Hoskins who spent 2025 in St. Louis.
Week Two: @ Dallas Renegades April 7th
The first “Tuesday Night Matchup” matchup the Battlehawks take on the Rick Neuheisel led Renegades who appear to be led by QB Luis Perez. Dallas under their new look leadership and rebrand currently roster six former Battlehawk players going into training camp.
Week Three: vs. Birmingham Stallions April 12th
A Sunday afternoon matchup, the Stallions make their second trip to the “Dome” and the first under the leadership of former Battlehawks QB A.J. McCarron. McCarron now the Head Coach of the Stallions makes his return to St. Louis where he currently holds all passing records for the franchise. The Stallions and Battlehawks are even at 1-1, with St. Louis earning a victory against Birmingham 29-28 in week 8 of 2025. McCarron’s last game in St. Louis was the Battlehawks loss to the Brahmas in the XFL Conference Championship game in 2024.
Week Four: @ D.C. Defenders April 18th
The Battlehawks head to D.C. for an 12:30 (ET) matchup against the Defenders. The Battlehawks wrap up their second game against D.C. within the first half of the season.
Week Five: @ Orlando Storm April 25th
Battlehawks fans may have to wait to see if former Head Coach Anthony Becht makes his return to the dome. The Storm now led by Becht are in their first year of existence and are bringing spring football back to Orlando for the first time since the 2023 Orlando Guardians who went 1-9.
Week Six: @ Louisville Kings April 30th
The Battlehawks finish off their 3rd away game in a row taking on the Chris Redman led Louisville Kings. The Battlehawks will partake in a Thursday Night Matchup, one of six primetime matchups for the UFL’s most popular franchise.
Week Seven: Columbus Aviators May 8th
The Battlehawks return home for their inaugural matchup against the Columbus Aviators. It’ll be Ginn’s first return to St. Louis since 2014. The Aviators drafted Juwann Bushell-Beatty a three-year Battlehawk, along with St. Louis local D.J. Miller for their 2026 team as well.
Week Eight: Houston Gamblers May 16th
The Battlehawks will take on the Gamblers for the first time in franchise history. Dohnovan West (two-year Battlehawk) makes his return to St. Louis as he looks to earn a consistent starting role for the first time since 2023. The Gamblers also drafted Gareth Warren an alum of Lindenwood University and FCS school local to the St. Louis area.
Week Nine: @ Houston Gamblers May 24th
The Battlehawks go back-to-back with the Gamblers finishing their road schedule in Houston. The Battlehawks own a record of 3-1 against Houston franchises since 2020.
Week Ten: Dallas Renegades May 29th
The Battlehawks finish their 2026 season at home with a Friday Night matchup against the Renegades. The Battlehawks are currently 4-2 against the Renegades since 2020.
