As of Friday, the XFL has suspended all operations and laid off nearly all of its staff.
The league hosted only five weeks of games before canceling the rest of its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension of operations comes after the XFL released a statement saying it was “committed to playing a full season in 2021 and future years,” in March.
According to ESPN, the league currently has no plans to return in 2021, but is evaluating its next steps.
Friday’s decision marks the second time the XFL has suspended operations, with the first time taking place in May 2001.