When is XFL 2023 and what happened in the draft?

Owned by Dany Garcia and her ex-husband Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a NEW era of XFL football has finally dawned.

The XFL teams hit their draft picks in November 2022, and now football fans want to know when the action is set to begin.

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When is XFL 2023?

This season, 43 games will be played between eight teams including the DC Defenders, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis Battlehawks, Vegas Vipers, Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians and San Antonio Brahams.

All action is scheduled to begin on February 18, 2023 and conclude with the XFL Championship Game on May 13, 2023.

The 2023 season marks the third season in XFL history and the first under Johnson and Garcia ownership.

The former couple bought the league with RedBird Capital for $15 million in 2020 amid financial troubles.

“For me, taking over the XFL with my talented partners Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale is an investment that’s deeply rooted in two things – my passion for the game and my desire to always care about the fans,” Johnson said at the time Press release about CBS Sports.

“With pride and gratitude for everything I’ve built with my own two hands, I plan to apply these calluses to the XFL and look forward to creating something special for the players, fans and everyone involved for the love of football.” “

Prior to their acquisition, it was owned by WWE CEO Vince McMahon.

What Happened in the XFL Draft?

In November 2022, the XFL got hundreds of new players, some of whom have previously played in the NFL.

At the end of the draft, the XFL announced that 285 of their picks were signed on either an active NFL roster or a practice team contract, according to ESPN.

Among those players are Vic Beasley (Atlanta Falcons), Martavis Bryant (Pittsburgh Steelers), Kalen Ballage (Miami Dolphins), Cody Latimer (Denver Broncos) and PJ Hall (Oakland Raiders).

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How can I see XFL?

While the XFL may not be as popular as the NFL, the games are still expected to be heavily publicized.

This season, fans can catch all the action live on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC or FX.

The games can also be streamed on ESPN+ with an active subscription.