What to Know
- The XFL, which was first disbanded in 2001 after one season, will return in 2020
- The XFL team in D.C. will play at Audi Field, which is also home to the MLS' DC United
- There will be eight teams with a 10-week regular season
Washington, D.C., the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area and Los Angeles were among the eight cities and venues chosen to be the home sites when the XFL launches its inaugural season in February 2020.
Commissioner and chief executive Oliver Luck also said there will be franchises in Houston, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa and Dallas when the league kicks off the weekend of Feb. 8-9.
"After months of research and consideration, we're thrilled to announce the cities and venues of the XFL's eight inaugural teams," said Luck. "We are committed to being ingrained in the local community and extremely fortunate that our teams will have world-class facilities to call home."
The XFL says the D.C. team will play at Audi Field, which is also home to the MLS' DC United.
The football league founded by wrestling entrepreneur Vince McMahon will be absent in several of the largest television markets: Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston and Atlanta. It will have 45-man active roster and play a 10-week regular season.
The XFL hopes to deliver a fan-centric, innovative experience, including fast-paced games and a family friendly environment, complemented by cross-platform viewing options and real-time fan engagement.
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McMahon's league played one season in 2001 and then was disbanded. D.C. did not have a team during that season.
