Major League Rugby and FOX Sports Announce National TV Schedule
January 5, 2023 - Major League Rugby (MLR) News Release
DALLAS - Major League Rugby (MLR) and FOX Sports today announced their national television schedule for the sixth season of competition. The premier North American rugby league will nationally broadcast select matches beginning the weekend of February 18 on FS1 and FS2.
Opening weekend of the 18-week regular season will feature San Diego Legion hosting the Utah Warriors at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 PM ET on FS2. The Seattle Seawolves will host the New York Ironworkers at 9:30 PM ET on FS1.
"Having FOX Sports as the national television broadcaster for Major League Rugby this season is an exciting opportunity, allowing us to meet the demand of growing interest in rugby and introduce the sport to entirely new fans," said MLR Commissioner George Killebrew. "We are excited about the extensive reach and coverage MLR will have through FOX Sports, making for an unforgettable sixth season."
First Two Months of FS1 and FS2 matches for 2023
Saturday, February 18: San Diego Legion vs. Utah Warriors, 7:00 PM ET, FS2
Saturday, February 18: Seattle Seawolves vs. New York Ironworkers, 9:30 PM ET, FS1
Saturday, February 25: Houston SaberCats vs. NOLA Gold, 9:00 PM ET, FS2
Saturday, March 11: Chicago Hounds vs. Toronto Arrows, 8:00 PM ET, FS2
Saturday, March 18: Old Glory DC vs. Toronto Arrows, 7:00 PM ET, FS2
Saturday, March 31: Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks, 9:30 PM ET, FS2
All matches not televised nationally on FS1/FS2 are available for everyone to stream live and for free on TheRugbyNetwork.com. All matches originally airing on FOX Sports are available to stream following a 24-hour delay on The Rugby Network®*. International fans can stream all matches live and for free on The Rugby Network. Fans are encouraged to visit https://www.majorleague.rugby/ for additional information and https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/ for the full season schedule and more information on how to tune in.
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