How to Watch Upcoming DC DEFENDERS Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: May 6, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the DC DEFENDERS this 2026 UFL season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Defenders enter this stretch at 5-1 (1st in null). They have 4 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with LOU @ DC on May 9, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.

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How to Watch Louisville Kings vs DC Defenders on May 9, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM CDT Venue: Audi Field, Washington, DC Week: 7 Season: Regular Season TV: FOX
Free on TV in nationwide: FOX — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Louisville Kings vs DC Defenders for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch DC Defenders vs Louisville Kings on May 16, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT Venue: Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, KY Week: 8 Season: Regular Season TV: ABC
Free on TV in nationwide: ABC — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch DC Defenders vs Louisville Kings for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch DC Defenders vs Orlando Storm on May 22, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL Week: 9 Season: Regular Season TV: FOX
Free on TV in nationwide: FOX — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch DC Defenders vs Orlando Storm for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Orlando Storm vs DC Defenders on May 31, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT Venue: Audi Field, Washington, DC Week: 10 Season: Regular Season TV: ABC
Free on TV in nationwide: ABC — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Orlando Storm vs DC Defenders for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

Recent DC DEFENDERS Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry DC DEFENDERS Games

Service Price Free Trial
Fubo $73.99/mo Free for 7 Days
DirecTV Stream $86.99/mo Free for 5 Days
Sling TV $45.99/mo No
Hulu with Live TV $82.99/mo Free for 3 Days
Fubo Elite $89.99/mo Free for 7 Days
DirecTV Stream Ultimate $109.99/mo Free for 5 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every DC DEFENDERS Game?

To cover every network carrying DC DEFENDERS games this season, you'd need 1 service:

Sling TV: $45.99/mo
$45.99/mo total

But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:

Fubo — free for 7 days
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
DirecTV Stream — free for 5 days
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days

That means you can watch DC DEFENDERS for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch DC DEFENDERS (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every DC DEFENDERS game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $45.99/mo:

DC DEFENDERS · UFL
Record: 5-1
1st in null

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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