This is the XFL … Take 3.
The XFL is (almost) back again, this time spearheaded by entertainment mogul Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, set for kickoff following the turn of the new year. The rebirth of the league features a number of familiar teams, and a few new ones as well.
The league, which is scheduled for kickoff in 2023, was on its deathbed (again) after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to cease operations after half a season. Now, the league will be back in the echo of the whistle of the 2022 NFL season in February.
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Here's what to know about the new team names for the next iteration of the alternative league.
XFL team names 2023
There are a total of eight teams set to take the field in 2023 for the XFL, and they were revealed by the league on Oct. 31. They are the…
| Team | City | Stadium | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Renegades | Arlington, Tex. | Choctaw Stadium | Bob Stoops |
| DC Defenders | Washington, D.C. | Audi Field | Reggie Barlow |
| Houston Roughnecks | Houston | TDECU Stadium | Wade Phillips |
| Orlando Guardians | Orlando, Fla. | Camping World Stadium | Terrell Buckley |
| San Antonio Brahmas | San Antonio, Texas | Alamodome | Hines Ward |
| Seattle SeaDragons | Seattle | Lumen Field | Jim Haslett |
| St. Louis BattleHawks | St. Louis, Mo. | The Dome At America's Center | Anthony Becht |
| Vegas Vipers | Las Vegas | TBD | Rod Woodson |
Not returning for the next iteration of the XFL (or moved locations) are the:
- New York Guardians
- Tampa Bay Vipers
- Los Angeles Wildcats
- Dallas Renegades
XFL team logos for 2023
Here's a look at logos for all eight teams in 2023: