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The DC Defenders are an outdoor football team. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, they are a member of the United Football League.

2026 Defenders Season Tickets on Sale Today

October 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The DC Defenders have announced that season tickets for the 2026 season went on sale this morning. Defenders Season Ticket Members enjoy a number of benefits including: - Season Ticket Member Gift - Ticket Exchange Program (Subject to Availability) - Price savings vs. Single Game Tickets - Flexible Renewal Payment Options - Invitation to Exclusive Season Ticket Membership Events - Priority Access to VIP Gameday Experiences (Subject to Availability) - Invites to select player, coach,... Full Story

United Football League Announces Washington, D.C. Player Showcase this Sunday, September 28

September 24, 2025 - Arlington, TX - The United Football League will hold its Washington, D.C. Player Showcase at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on Sunday, September 28. The defensive session will run from 7:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. ET and the offensive session will occur from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. The showcase will provide aspiring football players the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of league coaches and personnel directors. Position players will be evaluated based on performance for potential free agent o... Full Story

DC Defenders Wide Receiver Cornell Powell Signs with Houston Texans

August 19, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders wide receiver Cornell Powell has signed a contract with the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Powell led the UFL with seven receiving touchdowns on 29 receptions and finished eighth in the league with 418 receiving yards in nine games played this season. The Greenville, South Carolina native posted a season-high 104 receiving yards in Week Nine at Houston. Over his last three regular season games, he totaled five receiving touchdowns. Powell was s... Full Story

DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Mason Brooks Signs with Miami Dolphins

August 19, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive lineman Mason Brooks has signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. Brooks played in nine games with the Defenders and helped anchor an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league this season with 10 throughout their championship season. Brooks was signed by the Washington Commanders in 2023 as an undrafted free agent and spent the season on their practice squad. After he was released by ... Full Story

• 2026 Defenders Season Tickets on Sale Today - October 28, 2025
  
• United Football League Announces Washington, D.C. Player Showcase this Sunday, September 28 - September 24, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Wide Receiver Cornell Powell Signs with Houston Texans - August 19, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Mason Brooks Signs with Miami Dolphins - August 19, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Cornerback Michael Ojemudia Signs with Dallas Cowboys - August 18, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Running Back Deon Jackson and Offensive Lineman Gunner Britton Sign with Detroit Lions - August 10, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Wide Receiver Braylon Sanders Signs with Washington Commanders - August 2, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Liam Fornadel Signs with New York Jets - July 29, 2025
  
• Jordan Ta'Amu: The Winning Recipe - July 28, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Wide Receiver Seth Williams Signs with Las Vegas Raiders - July 24, 2025
  
• Shannon Harris Promoted to Head Coach of the 2025 UFL Champion Dc Defenders - July 23, 2025
  
• Shannon Harris: Maintaining the Terror - July 11, 2025
  
• Bresnahan Hones Skills at Tight End University - July 8, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Host UFL Championship Celebration Events - July 7, 2025
  
• DC Defenders OT Yasir Durant Signs with New England Patriots - June 24, 2025
  
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DC Defenders take in the UFL Championship experience
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League: United Football League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: DC Defenders site
Schedule: Full DC Defenders Schedule Statistics: Full DC Defenders Statistics

Sat., Jun 14	W	DC 58 at Michigan 34 (Championship; St. Louis)	Final
Sun., Jun 8	W	DC 36 at St. Louis 18 (Playoff)	Final
Fri., May 30	L	St. Louis 13 at DC 8	Final
Sun., May 25	L	DC 21 at Houston 24	Final
Sun., May 18	W	Dallas 30 at DC 33	Final
Fri., May 9	W	DC 32 at San Antonio 24	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full DC Defenders Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the DC Defenders:

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• Capital City Go-Go (G League) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Chesapeake Baysox (EL) - Bowie, Maryland
  
• D.C. United (MLS) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• DC Power FC (GSL) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• DMV Trilogy (BIG3) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Frederick Keys (SAL) - Frederick, Maryland
  
• Fredericksburg Nationals (CarL) - Fredericksburg, Virginia
  
• Loudoun United FC (USL) - Leesburg, Virginia
  
• Maryland Black Bears (NAHL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Maryland Charm (WLL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Maryland Whipsnakes (PLL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Old Glory DC (MLR) - Leesburg, Virginia
  
• Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) - Waldorf, Maryland
  
• Spire City Ghost Hounds (AtL) - Frederick, Maryland
  
• Washington Mystics (WNBA) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Washington Spirit (NWSL) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• D.C. (MLV) - Washington, District of Columbia
  

• VIDEO: The DC Duo Is MEAN - UFL YouTube (October 1)
  
• VIDEO: The DC Player Showcase Did Not Disappoint - UFL YouTube (September 30)
  
• VIDEO: Joe Wallace with the Doorstep Denial - UFL YouTube (September 19)
  
• VIDEO: Jordan Ta'Amu Reflects on a College Football Moment That Hit Close to Home - UFL YouTube (September 5)
  
• VIDEO: Best of DC Defenders WR Chris Rowland in 2025: United Football League - UFL YouTube (September 3)
  
• VIDEO: Cornell Powell's Favorite Memories from Clemson - UFL YouTube (August 29)
  
• VIDEO: The DC vs St. Louis Rivalry Did NOT Disappoint - UFL YouTube (August 3)
  
• DC United's groundskeeper brings the turf world' to Audi Field - UFL WTOP (July 28)
  
• VIDEO: Andre "Champ" Mintze, Everybody - UFL YouTube (July 24)
  
• Mayor Bowser gives DC Defenders their flowers for UFL Championship win - UFL WTOP (July 12)
  
• VIDEO: Best of 2025 UFL MVP Jordan Ta'amu - UFL YouTube (July 11)
  
• Patriots reportedly signing UFL champion OT to one-year deal - UFL Patriots Wire (June 24)
  
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