The merged XFL-USFL spring football league will be known as the UFL -- the 'United Football League' -- its partners confirmed Sunday. Former XFL president/CEO Russ Brandon will hold the same title for the UFL, and former USFL president of football operations Daryl Johnston will lead the new league's football operations. Further details will be announced at a later time, including the number of teams and the cities they will represent. But the UFL did confirm that its March 30, 2024 opener will be played between the leagues' 2023 champions: the Arlington Renegades (XFL) and Birmingham Stallions (USFL).

• The merged XFL-USFL spring football league will be rebranded as the United Football League (UFL).
• Former XFL president/CEO Russ Brandon will hold the same title for the UFL.
• Former USFL president of football operations Daryl Johnston will lead the new league's football operations.
• The UFL's opener on March 30, 2024, will be played between the Arlington Renegades (XFL) and Birmingham Stallions (USFL).
• Further details about the number of teams and cities will be announced at a later time.