XFL to live stream Combine next week

[GregParks]

It'll air from 10am-1pm EST on the league's YouTube channel. They've promised "cohosts, special guests, exclusive interviews, giveaways, announcements, and an all-access view inside Choctaw Stadium."

[GDAWG]

I am most curious about the announcements as I can't figure out right now what they need to announce that we either don't know already or that is groundbreaking.

[GregParks]

I am most curious about the announcements as I can't figure out right now what they need to announce that we either don't know already or that is groundbreaking.

Notice they didn't say "big" announcements. Could be anything from date of the fall draft to on-sale date for season tickets to a date for the schedule release to something related to the XFL Shop to something completely off the wall that we're not even thinking of.

[GregParks]

Officially official, from the league:

https://www.xfl.com/xfl-latest-news/xfl ... july-26-27

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 20, 2023) – The XFL will be livestreaming from the League’s combine on Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27.

The XFL Combine at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas features more than 200 players vying for an opportunity to make an XFL roster.

The invited players were selected from XFL showcases which took place in six locations around the country this summer as well as those invited by recommendation of team personnel. Nearly 1422 players participated in tryouts through the XFL Showcases.

Members of XFL ownership, League head coaches, and football operations staff will be in attendance to evaluate talent.

Fans can watch XFL Combine events via livestream on the League’s YouTube channel and Facebook Events pages.

The livestream will begin at 8:30 a.m. CT on Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27.

ESPN analyst Sam Acho and D.C. Defenders cornerback KJ Sails will take fans behind the scenes during the livestream, talking to ownership, head coaches, players, XFL Football Operations, special guests, and the XFL’s health and safety experts who will explain the in-depth testing unique to the XFL that will occur during the combine.

During the livestream there will be giveaways for team-specific merchandise bundles, merchandise discounts, and a chance to win a suite for a game. Fans could also win a pair of 2024 Season Tickets for the XFL team of their choice.

XFL COMBINE: DAY ONE

When:
Wednesday, July 26; 8:30 a.m. CT/9:30 a.m. ET

Links:
YouTube
Facebook

What/Who:
Offensive players take part in XFL Combine activities.

Offensive Linemen, Tight Ends, Quarterbacks (Group 1)
Running Backs, Quarterbacks (Group 2)
Wide Receivers, Quarterbacks
XFL COMBINE: DAY TWO

When: Thursday, July 27; 8:30 a.m. CT/9:30 a.m. ET

Links:
YouTube
Facebook

What/Who:
Defensive players take part in XFL Combine activities.

Defensive Linemen
Linebackers
Defensive Backs
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[XFL4ever]

I was able to catch bits and pieces of the combine today live on YouTube.

I enjoyed it a lot. Sam and KJ were great hosts and there were lots of cool interviews and so forth. I'll tune in tomorrow as well for Day 2.

[GregParks]

I was able to catch bits and pieces of the combine today live on YouTube.

I enjoyed it a lot. Sam and KJ were great hosts and there were lots of cool interviews and so forth. I'll tune in tomorrow as well for Day 2.

Same here. This could’ve come off as really low-budget but folks were mic’d well, there were multiple cameras, etc. We got to hear from folks like Sean Hayes and David Dykeman, who we normally don’t hear from. If anyone was expecting NFL Combine-like coverage, they may have been disappointed, but they showed enough of the drills and players, even talking to some of them, that it worked for me.

[MarkNelson]

I caught some pieces of it and it looked like fun.

I immediately wondered if the XFL might consider live-streaming their draft in this way. Big opportunity for fan engagement there.

[XFL4ever]

Day 2 wrapped up today. Another fun live event with more giveaways, more interviews, access into the weight room, I really enjoyed watching! Another reason to love this league.