XFL USFL aanounce intention to merge

[Coffeeeyes]

Its official

[GDAWG]

And how long will these "regulatory approvals" take?

[Coffeeeyes]

And how long will these "regulatory approvals" take?

Probably long enough to delay the season to April and cancel XFL draft/showcases

[4th&long]

And how long will these "regulatory approvals" take?

Probably long enough to delay the season to April and cancel XFL draft/showcases

Its one legaue now there is no XFL draft showcase. if it continues it will be USXFL (or whatever) showcase.

[4th&long]

>>James Larsen@JamesLarsenPFN
BREAKING: The @XFL2023 & @USFL have announced their intent to merge, per a press release (h/t @BenFischerSBJ).

The world of spring football is officially colliding. More details to come soon.
11:05 AM · Sep 28, 2023 <<

SBJ picks up the news...

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/A ... c126e4df11

Great fantastic news... now need more details.

[4th&long]

Good stuff from XFLNewshub

[FootballFan]

If they do XFL and USFL conferences, then it will be the first time in 23 years an XFL game is broadcast on NBC and will be the first broadcast of a USFL game on ABC in 39 years.

[4th&long]

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootba ... n-to-merge

>> It’s official. Sort of.

The XFL and USFL have announced an intention to merge. Not a merger. Just an intention to merge.

“Today, the United States Football League (‘USFL’) and the XFL announced their intention to merge,” the leagues said in a joint release. “Subject to customary regulatory approvals and if the transaction is consummated, the new league will establish best-in-class operations based on the most recent seasons of both leagues. This historic combination will anchor professional spring football with substantial capabilities and resources to ensure future growth and continue to enhance the development of the collective players, coaches, and staff that are coming together.

“More details regarding the new league will be announced at a later date.”

There are plenty of details to be determined. Who will own the league? Who will televise the games? How many teams will there be?

That’s just a few of the most obvious questions. Much more will be determined, as the two leagues become one league of a name that is still to be determined. <<

[GregParks]

I'm going in with an open mind about this partnership, but the devil is going to be in the details, and we got scant few in that press release.

[nick1091]

Good stuff from XFLNewshub

I wouldn't read too much into the release that it wouldn't be in effect in 2024. I work for a company that does a lot of m&a and companies (especially publicly traded companies like FOX) have to be very guarded with statements in writing about what would\could happen post acquisition/merger prior to regulatory approval. Short of just the facts press releases and this letter there likely won't be much on the record until those approvals go through.