UFL Championship 2025: Defenders vs Panthers – Title Game Showdown (Jun 14)

• The Defenders stunned the 8-2 Battlehawks, defeating them 36-18 to advance.
• Michigan took out the defending champions, surging past the Stallions 44-29.
• These two teams last faced off on May 4, in a game that the Panthers won 38-14.

The 2025 UFL Championship takes place between the DC Defenders and the Michigan Panthers this week. Both teams pulled off major upsets in the semifinals and will aim to ride that momentum to their first title.

Defenders Stay True to Their Name

The Defenders were all about defense in the semifinals, holding the league’s 3rd-best offense to just 18 points. After dominating the Battlehawks, DC will be put to the test once again in the finals against the league’s #1 offense. They’ll be aiming to recapture some of their early season magic that allowed them to start 6-2 before cooling down and nearly missing the postseason. DC’s +1 point differential will be tested.

Panthers Dethrone the Champs

Not only had the Stallions won last year’s inaugural UFL championship, but they also won three straight titles including the USFL prior to the merger. Michigan earned the brutal task of being the team faced with eliminating the three-time champions. The Panthers didn’t hesitate, scorching the Stallions for 44 points, overcoming their league best point-differential. RB Toa Taua will continue to have a major impact for them.

DC Defenders vs Michigan Panthers UFL Pick

With two unexpected teams in the Finals, this game should be very exciting. Both pulled off unlikely upsets in the semifinals, paving the way to a chance at earning their first UFL title. Overall, the Panthers are a more complete team, boasting a more well-rounded offense. It will be interesting to see how the Defenders manage to limit Michigan defensively, but it will likely not be enough to stop their full offensive gauntlet.