BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 13, 2022 – The USFL today announced that it will present its inaugural 2022 season in more than 130 countries worldwide, beginning this Saturday, April 16, with the historic kickoff game between the New Jersey Generals and Birmingham Stallions at the state-of-the art Protective Stadium here in Birmingham.
Football fans around the world will have access to a live, 14-game USFL schedule, including both semi-final playoff games and the championship game.
"We're tremendously proud that the USFL will have broader international distribution right out of the gate than any start-up spring football league in history," said Edward Hartman, USFL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. "The interest in American football grows the world over each year, and we're sure the quality of our game and the unique production enhancements our partners are planning will be attractive to sports fans internationally."
The countries in which USFL games will be available, which is expected to grow, include all North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and all major English-speaking markets featuring Canada, the UK and Ireland, South Africa, and Australia. A current list of international distribution partners is attached or click here.
The USFL is also proud to announce that games will be available through the American Forces Network to U.S. servicemembers stationed around the world.
Domestically NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM will carry the audio broadcast of each 2022 game presented on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. In addition, FOX Sports on SiriusXM will carry the audio of all USFL games televised on FOX and FS1.
Following is the USFL international schedule (subject to change):
