After a few seasons of competing against each other for viewership on TV, fans in the stands and talent on the field, the XFL and the USFL announced an official intent to merge together Thursday morning, according to multiple reports.
According to a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the USFL sent an official letter to players Thursday, announcing the intent to merge.
Today’s announcement that the USFL and XFL officially intend to merge: pic.twitter.com/p8Yoo9A7rv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 28, 2023
According to the letter, the merger will “establish best-in-class operations atop the foundation built over the USFL’s and XFL’s most recent seasons, cementing the future of professional spring football, and further enhancing the development of its players, coaches and staff.