University of Houston Athletics
TDECU Stadium to Host XFL Franchise
12/5/2018 11:47:00 AM | General
Play opens in February of 2020
HOUSTON – The XFL today announced the eight cities and venues its teams will call home when the league launches the weekend of February 8-9, 2020.
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• Dallas – Globe Life Park
• Houston – TDECU Stadium
• Los Angeles – StubHub Center
• New York – MetLife Stadium
• St. Louis – The Dome at America's Center
• Seattle – CenturyLink Field
• Tampa Bay – Raymond James Stadium
• Washington, DC – Audi Field
The announcement was made today by XFL Commissioner & CEO Oliver Luck at a press conference held at MetLife Stadium, which included representatives from all eight markets.
"After months of research and consideration, we're thrilled to announce the cities and venues of the XFL's eight inaugural teams," said Luck. "We are committed to being ingrained in the local community and extremely fortunate that our teams will have world-class facilities to call home."
Beginning today, fans can go to XFL.com to reserve their season tickets, which will provide them with early access to select their seats and purchase season tickets before the general public.
The new XFL will deliver a fan-centric, innovative experience, including fast-paced games and a family-friendly environment, complemented by cross-platform viewing options and real-time fan engagement.
Statement from University of Houston Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman:
"We are honored to partner with the XFL and bring professional football to TDECU Stadium. We want to be a player in this market for hosting these type of events. We host games all the time, but now with the stadium and the Fertitta Center opening, we've got some really cool facilities, and it's a good way to get additional exposure to our campus. In this industry, you're always trying to find ways to enhance revenue, but we also try to find other ways to be good stewards of the facilities we've been given.
"You combine the media power that the WWE has and with them relaunching the league and then with a football person who understands the game and understands our market. We had to do everything we could to get it.''
About The XFL
The new XFL will reimagine football for the 21st century when the league kicks off the weekend of February 8-9, 2020.
Football is America's favorite sport boasting over 85 million fans but the traditional season is just too short. Seeing a tremendous opportunity to fill the void, Vince McMahon, XFL Founder and Chairman announced on January 25, 2018, the launch of a new league, which he is personally funding. McMahon is building the XFL with the same commitment and resolve that he has demonstrated building WWE into a global media and sports entertainment powerhouse.
Delivering authentic, high energy football for the whole family at an affordable price, the XFL will offer fast-paced games with fewer play stoppages and simpler rules. The league will launch with eight teams, 45-man active rosters, and a 10-week regular season schedule, with a postseason consisting of two semifinal playoff games and a championship game. The XFL will also establish a health, wellness and safety program that meets the needs of today's athletes.
The XFL will embrace the latest on and off-field technology, providing live game coverage, content and real-time engagement across multiple platforms, giving fans greater access than ever before. We will build strong grassroots relationships with local organizations in our Host Cities through social responsibility partnerships, and the XFL will enjoy the support of WWE's many extraordinary resources and promotional capabilities.
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