The XFL will kick off in slightly less than seven months. The league announced the 8 cities that will be the home to each of its teams for the 2023 season.
There are some familiar places among the eight, such as St. Louis, Washington, Seattle, Houston, and Las Vegas.
“I’m psyched to reveal the cities that our players will have the chance to represent and compete in. This is another massive moment for the XFL, and I’m ready to feel the electricity our dedicated fans will bring to these iconic venues,” league owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said in a statement.
“There is great energy building within our league and there is still much more to come… and I can promise it’s going to be worth the wait. We have been working on fresh, new logos and uniforms – even working with some of the team names you already know – that will match the dynamic and innovative vision of our league. We see you, we hear you and your excitement fuels us to continue to bring you the absolute best. We have just under seven months until kickoff and the countdown is officially on.”
Now calling these cities, HOME. #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/aZj4cve5xK
— XFL (@XFL2023) July 24, 2022
The coaches and venues were also revealed as part of the announcement on Sunday for the league that will kick off on Feb. 18, 2023.
Arlington, Texas: Head coach Bob Stoops | Choctaw Stadium
Houston: Head coach Wade Phillips | TDECU Stadium
Orlando, Florida: Head coach Terrell Buckley | Camping World Stadium
Las Vegas: Head coach Rod Woodson | TBA
San Antonio: Head coach Hines Ward | The Alamodome
Seattle: Head coach Jim Haslett | Lumen Field
St. Louis: Head coach Anthony Becht | The Dome
Washington: Head coach Reggie Barlow | Audi Field
Football is back where it belongs, St. Louis! And I’m proud to be the head coach of your XFL Team. This is a fresh start. And we’re not going anywhere. So let’s create a franchise and fanbase that makes some noise!! @XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/UxBu8ObTjb
— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) July 25, 2022
This will be the third incarnation of a league called the XFL. The first two were launched by former WWE boss Vince McMahon. The original league failed after its 2021 season, and the second version ended after five weeks due to COVID-19.
