Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM CDT local)
Venue: The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, MO
TV/Streaming: ABC (national broadcast)
Tickets: Available via theufl.com or Ticketmaster (The Dome at America’s Center).
This is the Battlehawks’ home opener in the Dome after a tough Tuesday road loss, while the Stallions look to bounce back from a narrow defeat and even their record on the road.
Team Records and Recent Forms
Birmingham Stallions (1-1): Solid but gritty start under head coach A.J. McCarron. Week 1: 15-13 road win over Louisville Kings (defensive battle). Week 2: 20-22 road loss to Houston Gamblers (heartbreaker on the final play after leading late). The Stallions rank strong in red-zone efficiency and turnover margin but have been outscored slightly overall (35-35). Offense relies on veteran QB play and explosive skill players; defense has been opportunistic.
St. Louis Battlehawks (1-1): Promising home start followed by a road reality check. Week 1: 16-10 home win over D.C. Defenders (defensive masterclass vs. reigning champs). Week 2: 15-31 loss at Dallas Renegades (offense stalled late after a competitive first half). St. Louis leads early in defensive metrics but has shown vulnerability on the road against explosive attacks. Home Dome crowds have historically fueled strong performances.
Series History
The teams met in 2025 with St. Louis edging Birmingham 29-28 in a thriller. Games between these clubs have been consistently close, low-scoring affairs often decided by special teams or late turnovers. This 2026 meeting marks the first matchup of the season; St. Louis will look to leverage home Dome advantage to flip the script from last year’s narrow loss.
Player Matchups to Watch
QB Battle: Birmingham’s Matt Corral (named Week 1 starter by HC A.J. McCarron) brings mobility and big-play ability after a strong camp. St. Louis counters with a platoon or rotation featuring Brandon Silvers and/or Michael Pratt—Silvers is a proven spring vet with high completion rates, while Pratt adds arm talent. Ball security will be key in the Dome.
Birmingham Skill Positions vs. St. Louis Secondary: Stallions WRs (Daewood Davis, Deon Cain, John Ross, Laviska Shenault Jr.) can stretch the field. Battlehawks DBs must contain the deep ball after allowing big plays in Week 2.
St. Louis Run Game/Defense vs. Birmingham Front: Battlehawks have a stout defensive line; Birmingham’s O-line and RBs must establish balance to avoid one-dimensional play.
X-Factor: Special teams and Dome atmosphere—St. Louis thrives at home with crowd noise, while Birmingham’s discipline (low penalties early) could neutralize it.
Injury Report
No major star absences have been widely flagged for either side heading into the Dome matchup. Monitor official UFL releases or team socials for any practice-limited players or last-minute changes—both teams appear relatively healthy after short-week travel for St. Louis.
Weather Updates (St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center, afternoon kickoff)
Indoor venue – climate-controlled environment (approx. 70°F / comfortable for fans and players regardless of outside conditions). No weather impact on play, passing, or kicking. Outside forecast calls for mild spring temps (highs mid-60s°F), but irrelevant inside the Dome. Fans should dress for standard indoor stadium comfort.
GAME ODDS
Birmingham Stallions – 2
St. Louis Battlehawks 42.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 6, 2026
