UFL TITLE GAME TO RETURN TO ST. LOUIS
The Dome at America’s Center, home of the St. Louis Battlehawks, will host the UFL Championship Game as the culmination of the 2025 season.
The announcement that the league will return to St. Louis for a second consecutive title game was made by UFL owner Dany Garcia and league president/CEO Russ Brandon at half-time of Sunday’s clash between the unbeaten Battlehawks and DC Defenders.
“We’re proud to bring the 2025 UFL Championship back to St. Louis — a city that continues to show an incredible passion for football,” Garcia noted. “The energy in The Dome, the commitment of the Battlehawks organisation, and the fierce loyalty of their fans made this an easy decision. St. Louis has built something special, and it’s become a key part of what the UFL is all about. We’re excited to celebrate this moment with a community that’s helped shape the league’s future and capture its soul.”
St. Louis hosted the inaugural UFL Championship Game last season when the Birmingham Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 to win a third consecutive championship — after back-to-back successes in the second coming of the USFL that preceded the UFL’s formation — in front of 27,396 fans. The Gateway to the West has become a cornerstone of the league’s enthusiasm since the Battlehawks began playing at the venue in 2020 during its Legacy XFL era. Last year, St. Louis led the UFL in attendance, attracting 171,825 fans for the season, averaging 34,365 spectators for its five home games.
“St. Louis represents both the heart of this country and the heart of the UFL,” Brandon confirmed. “We are proud that we will once again be hosting our championship game in this football capital and the great state of Missouri that has been a strong supporter of America’s game for over a century.”
The Dome at America’s Center has hosted numerous major sporting events since it opened in 1995, including the 2005 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four and 1996 Big 12 Championship Game, as well as concerts by Beyonce, U2, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks and Kendrik Lamar.
“St. Louis is beyond thrilled to host this year’s UFL championship game,” said Explore St. Louis chief commercial officer Ed Skapinok. “The energy and passion of our fans are second to none, and this event is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our city on a national stage. The economic impact of hosting the game is significant — from hotel bookings and restaurant traffic to job creation and media exposure. It’s a moment of pride for our community and a testament to the strength of our hospitality industry.”
The UFL Championship Game presented by Underdog takes place on Saturday 14th June.