This is the XFL … Take 3.
The XFL is (almost) back again, this time spearheaded by entertainment mogul Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, set for kickoff following the turn of the new year. The rebirth of the league features a number of familiar teams, and a few new ones as well.
The league, which is scheduled for kickoff in 2023, was on its deathbed (again) after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to cease operations after half a season. Now, the league will be back in the echo of the whistle of the 2022 NFL season in February.
The wait is finally over! Meet your eight #XFL2023 teams...
— XFL (@XFL2023) October 31, 2022
ARL @XFLRenegades
DC @XFLDefenders
HOU @XFLRoughnecks
ORL @XFLGuardians
SA @XFLBrahmas
SEA @XFLSeaDragons
STL @XFLBattlehawks
VEG @XFLVipers
Which team are you most excited for? pic.twitter.com/lvUCjoDiY3
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Here's what to know about the new team names for the next iteration of the alternative league.
XFL team names 2023
There are a total of eight teams set to take the field in 2023 for the XFL, and they were revealed by the league on Oct. 31. They are the…
| Team | City | Stadium | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Renegades | Arlington, Tex. | Choctaw Stadium | Bob Stoops |
| DC Defenders | Washington, D.C. | Audi Field | Reggie Barlow |
| Houston Roughnecks | Houston | TDECU Stadium | Wade Phillips |
| Orlando Guardians | Orlando, Fla. | Camping World Stadium | Terrell Buckley |
| San Antonio Brahmas | San Antonio, Texas | Alamodome | Hines Ward |
| Seattle SeaDragons | Seattle | Lumen Field | Jim Haslett |
| St. Louis BattleHawks | St. Louis, Mo. | The Dome At America's Center | Anthony Becht |
| Vegas Vipers | Las Vegas | TBD | Rod Woodson |
Not returning for the next iteration of the XFL (or moved locations) are the:
- New York Guardians
- Tampa Bay Vipers
- Los Angeles Wildcats
- Dallas Renegades
XFL team logos for 2023
Here's a look at logos for all eight teams in 2023:
Meet your Arlington Renegades. These straight shooters only listen to their pride and desire to take the victory that is theirs.#XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/0smYfT5dde
— Arlington Renegades (@XFLRenegades) October 31, 2022
The DC Defenders are an unmatched defensive force overlooking the most guarded capital in the world. They don't give up ground, they take it. #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/WdhtGFvGbB
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) October 31, 2022
Straight off the oil rigs, please welcome your Houston Roughnecks. A Texan team who is as tough as they are tenacious, and don't know when to quit.#XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/VYBrI59GP0
— Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) October 31, 2022
The Orlando Guardians are as unforgiving as the beating Florida sun. From the still waters of Central Florida, they lay ready to devour anything that ventures into their territory.#XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/VzQPAzcZnw
— Orlando Guardians (@XFLGuardians) October 31, 2022
The San Antonio Brahmas know no equal in power or size. The vast plains of San Antonio are where they get their boundless strength and piercing horns from. Victory is always on their horizon. #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/G366gTKbQl
— San Antonio Brahmas (@XFLBrahmas) October 31, 2022
The Seattle Sea Dragons are the apex predator in the Puget Sound. Lurking in the deep depths of the city's waters, they await their prey. #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/Aqvb3TyqUy
— Seattle Sea Dragons (@XFLSeaDragons) October 31, 2022
High up above, the St. Louis Battlehawks soar. They see everything from overhead as they wait for the right moment to sink their talons into the helpless down below. #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/CppEjixypq
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) October 31, 2022
The Vipers are as dazzling as the Vegas strip from which they hail. Moving with precision and instinct, they incapacitate anyone unlucky enough to move into their line of fire.#XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/55Z9K2024m
— Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) October 31, 2022