The D.C. Defenders secured the 2025 UFL championship in dominant fashion, toppling the Michigan Panthers 58-34 in the title game.
It was the first UFL championship for D.C. and now the reigning champions look to defend their place on the throne.
But will they be able to beat out Birmingham — an organization that won the spring football championship in 2022, 2023 and 2024?
Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 5.
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2026 UFL Champion
D.C. Defenders: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
St. Louis Battlehawks: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
Orlando Storm: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Dallas Renegades: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Birmingham Stallions: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Louisville Kings: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Columbus Aviators: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Houston Gamblers: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Holding Steady: The reigning champion Defenders are on a heater, getting their fifth win of the season, defeating Dallas 24-6. Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu has carried this team all year, helping lead this squad that has scored at least 24 points in each of its victories. In the team’s most recent win, Ta’amu completed 20-of-28 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns. The Defenders’ odds moved to -110 from +150 after notching their most recent win.
[UFL 2026: Power Rankings After Week 6]
Surging St. Louis: The Battlehawks defense did it again in Week 6. The team allowed only 166 total yards of offense in their 16-3 win over Louisville. After that stealthy performance, their title odds shortened to +400 from +650. And quarterback Harrison Frost was a big part of the Battlehawks’ winning equation, completing 22 of 40 passes for 236 yards with two touchdowns and only one interception.
