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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.

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2026 Defenders Season Tickets on Sale Today

UFL DC Defenders 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

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

UFL DC Defenders 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

UFL DC Defenders 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

UFL DC Defenders 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


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DC Defenders (UFL) League: United Football League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: DC Defenders site
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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
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