Venue: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas (capacity ~20,500; natural grass surface with a reputation for strong home crowds, fast field, and occasional spring winds that can affect kicking and passing). Dallas Renegades are the home side.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM CDT local / Central Time). Broadcast live on ABC and Fubo. Kickoff approximately 19:00 UTC.
Weather Updates
Mild-to-warm spring conditions in Frisco. Daytime highs in the mid-70s to low 80s°F cooling to kickoff temps around 68-76°F. Partly cloudy with a moderate chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms (25-40% probability, mostly late afternoon/early evening and spotty). Winds 8-15 mph from the south/southeast. Humidity moderate (~50-70%). No extreme heat or prolonged rain delays expected—conditions should support a physical, up-tempo UFL contest with potential for some wind-influenced kicks and passes.
Current Team Records
Louisville Kings: 1-3 (.250 winning percentage) – New expansion franchise; PF 73, PA 85 (negative differential).
Dallas Renegades: 3-1 (.750) – Strong early positioning; PF 109, PA 83 (positive +26 differential).
Recent Team Forms (last 4 UFL games):
Louisville Kings: Improving – L-L-L-W (most recent: 24-22 OT win @ Houston Gamblers on Apr 16; prior losses included 9-19 @ Orlando Storm on Apr 4 and earlier defeats). First franchise win came in dramatic OT fashion with strong kicking and defense; scoring has been efficient in recent outings but overall offense still developing (18.3 PPG).
Dallas Renegades: Strong but recent blip – W-W-W-L (most recent: 14-28 loss @ Columbus Aviators on Apr 17; prior wins: 28-23 vs. Columbus on Apr 12, 31-15 vs. St. Louis on Apr 7, 36-17 vs. Houston on Mar 28). Averaging high offensive output early (27+ PPG) with dominant home performances before the road upset.
Injury Report
Louisville Kings: No high-profile season-ending injuries flagged in recent reports. Key contributors like QB Jason Bean (efficient in OT win), LB Cam Gill (sacks/forced fumble standout), and K Tanner Brown (5 FGs in last game) expected available. Depth on OL and secondary remains solid.
b No major new absences reported league-wide for Week 5. Core pieces including QB Austin Reed, WR Tyler Vaughns, and defensive standouts (e.g., CB Shaun Wade) anticipated healthy. Both teams expected to be relatively full strength entering Sunday, with typical UFL depth challenges noted but no game-altering questionables highlighted yet.
Key Player Matchups:
Offense vs. Defense: Dallas QB Austin Reed (consistent TD production and high yardage early) and WR Tyler Vaughns (multiple TDs) will test a Louisville defense that showed resilience in the OT win (e.g., LB Cam Gill’s sacks and forced fumble). Louisville counters with QB Jason Bean (192 passing yards in Week 4 win) and RB/return threats against a Dallas unit that struggled on the road last week.
Skill Positions: Louisville WRs and K Tanner Brown (clutch FGs) vs. Dallas secondary; special teams could be decisive given recent OT drama and field goal reliance.
Trenches: Physical run game and QB protection will dictate adjustments—Dallas home OL vs. Louisville front seven. Overall edge to Dallas in offensive firepower and experience.
Series History (Head-to-Head):
First-ever meeting. Louisville is an expansion team in its inaugural 2026 season, while Dallas returns as a veteran franchise—no prior UFL matchups. Expect a fresh, high-stakes clash between a desperate road visitor and a bouncing-back home favorite.
Betting Trends:
Dallas dominant at home early (3-0 before road loss) with strong scoring margins; rebound spot after first defeat.
Louisville road struggles (0-2 away) but fresh OT win shows fight; expansion teams often face tough learning curve on the road.
Early 2026 trends favor home favorites in Week 5 and overs in high-powered Dallas games. Public betting leans toward the Renegades.
GAME ODDS
Louisville Kings 47.5
Dallas Renegades – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 24, 2026
