Game Details
Matchup: DC Defenders (6-4) vs. St. Louis Battlehawks (8-2)
Date & Time: Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET
Venue: The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: FOX Sports
Game Overview
The DC Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks face off in the XFL Conference Championship Game, with a trip to the UFL Championship on the line. This matchup comes just a week after the Battlehawks defeated the Defenders 13-8 in a rain-soaked regular-season finale at Audi Field. St. Louis enters the game riding a six-game winning streak, while DC looks to bounce back after dropping two of their last three games. The Battlehawks have won three of the last four meetings against the Defenders, including their most recent matchup.
Key Players to Watch
DC Defenders:
Jordan Ta’amu – MVP candidate with 1,473 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions this season.
Chris Rowland – Leading receiver with 42 catches for 523 yards and three touchdowns.
Deon Jackson – Primary running back, rushing for 414 yards and four touchdowns.
St. Louis Battlehawks:
Max Duggan – Dual-threat QB with 696 passing yards and 299 rushing yards in five starts.
Jacob Saylors – UFL rushing leader with 499 yards and five touchdowns.
Hakeem Butler – Red-zone threat with 13 receptions for 300 yards and four touchdowns.
Team Stats & Trends
DC Defenders:
Averaging 22.5 points per game, while St. Louis allows just 16.3 points per game.
Leading the UFL in total offense (345.4 yards per game).
Defense allowing 295.7 yards per game, ranking middle of the pack.
St. Louis Battlehawks:
Averaging 23.1 points per game, while DC allows 22.4 points per game.
Defense ranks second in the UFL, allowing just 267.0 yards per game.
Rushing attack averaging 144.4 yards per game, led by Saylors.
St. Louis has home-field advantage and momentum, but DC’s explosive offense could make this a close contest. The Defenders will need Ta’amu to deliver a strong performance, while the Battlehawks will rely on their dominant rushing attack and defensive strength.
GAME ODDS
D. C. Defenders 46.5
St. Louis Battlehawks – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 7, 2025
