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THE SPRING LEAGUE FOOTBALL MAKES BROADCAST TELEVISION DEBUT SATURDAY, MAY 8 ON FOX
All 24 Games in Expanded Six-Week Regular Season to Air Across FOX, FS1 & FS2
Los Angeles - Today, FOX Sports and The Spring League (TSL) announced the complete television schedule for the 2021 TSL season. For the first time ever, TSL football will air on broadcast television, with six regular season games as well as its championship matchup airing on FOX. The season's remaining 18 regular season games will air in primetime Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on FS1 and FS2.
The 2021 TSL season begins with a doubleheader Thursday, May 6 on FS1, when the Alphas take on the Aviators at 7:00 PM ET, followed by the Conquerors versus the Linemen at 10:00 PM ET. The action continues when the Blues take on the Sea Lions, Friday, May 7 at 9:30 PM ET on FS1. Week 1 concludes when the reigning TSL champion Generals take on the Jousters Saturday, May 8 at 3:00 PM ET on FOX.
This year, TSL introduced two new teams, the Linemen and Sea Lions, and have expanded to a six-week regular season operating out of two hub markets. Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will host TSL's North Division, comprised of the Alphas, Aviators, Linemen and Conquerors, while the South Division, comprised of the Blues, Generals, Jousters and Sea Lions, will be headquartered at Rice Stadium in Houston.
The 2021 TSL on FOX regular season schedule is listed below. Broadcast teams and production details will be announced at a later date. All 2021 TSL games can also be viewed on the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com.
Date Teams Time (ET) Channel
WEEK 1
Thursday, May 6 Alphas vs. Aviators 7:00 PM FS1
Conquerors vs. Linemen 10:00 PM FS1
Friday, May 7 Sea Lions vs. Blues 9:30 PM FS1
Saturday, May 8 Generals vs. Jousters 3:00 PM FOX
WEEK 2
Friday, May 14 Sea Lions vs. Generals 7:00 PM FS1
Blues vs. Jousters 10:00 PM FS1
Saturday, May 15 Conquerors vs. Alphas 3:00 PM FOX
Linemen vs. Aviators 7:00 PM FS2
WEEK 3
Thursday, May 20 Aviators vs. Conquerors 7:00 PM FS1
Linemen vs. Alphas 10:00 PM FS1
Saturday, May 22 Generals vs. Blues 3:00 PM FOX
Jousters vs. Sea Lions 7:00 PM FS1
WEEK 4
Thursday, May 27 Linemen vs. Conquerors 7:00 PM FS1
Aviators vs. Alphas 10:00 PM FS1
Saturday, May 29 Blues vs. Sea Lions 3:00 PM FOX
Jousters vs. Generals 9:00 PM FS1
WEEK 5
Thursday, June 3 Alphas vs. Conquerors 7:00 PM FS1
Friday, June 4 Aviators vs. Linemen 8:00 PM FS1
Saturday, June 5 Generals vs. Sea Lions 3:00 PM FOX
Jousters vs. Blues 7:00 PM FS1
WEEK 6
Friday, June 11 Blues vs. Generals 7:00 PM FS1
Sea Lions vs. Jousters 10:00 PM FS1
Saturday, June 12 Conquerors vs. Aviators 12:00 PM FOX
Alphas vs. Linemen 8:00 PM FS2
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, June 19 TBD 3:00 PM FOX
For up-to-date rosters and latest news, visit The Spring League.
For more information, visit FOX Sports Press Pass.
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About The Spring League
The Spring League enters its fifth season in 2021 as the premier professional football development league in the United States and abroad. Founded by Brian Woods in 2017, the League consists of eight teams and serves as a platform for player development, a training ground for future NFL coaches and game officials, and an incubator for new technology. Since its launch in 2017, The Spring League has seen over 200 players signed by NFL and CFL teams. For more information, please visit: https://www.thespringleague.com/.
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