Legion FC's 2022 Home Opener To Be Televised Nationally

TAMPA, FL — The United Soccer League Thursday announced its 2022 USL on ESPN national telecast schedule, which includes the Legion FC's home opener on ESPN2. The Legion FC will play its 2022 season at its new home in Protective Stadium.

Combined with nearly 700 Championship and League One games on ESPN+, USL fans can watch the entire regular season, playoffs, and finals for both leagues on ESPN platforms.

The opening weekend of the Championship season culminates in Birmingham Legion FC’s first league game at the new downtown Protective Stadium on March 13 as they welcome the Tampa Bay Rowdies, the defending Eastern Conference winners.

This year’s 19-match slate on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes nearly triples the USL’s linear presence since 2018.

“As the USL grows, our fantastic partners at ESPN continue to increase our national visibility every year and deliver first-class, one-stop access via their linear and streaming platforms,” USL executive vice president Court Jeske said. “Every nationally-televised game gives U.S. sports fans a taste of what makes the USL a great brand of soccer. Through ESPN’s platforms, more American soccer fans are discovering the high level of play and festive atmosphere that USL clubs and their fans bring week after week.”

Legion FC will also make an appearance on ESPN Deportes on Friday, April 15 as the club heads to Detroit for the first time to battle expansion Detroit City FC at 6 p.m.