When is XFL 2023 and what happened in the draft?

A NEW period of XFL soccer has lastly arrived beneath the possession of Dany Garcia and her ex-husband, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

XFL groups made their draft picks in November 2022 and now soccer followers wish to know when the motion is about to start.

The XFL will return in February 2023Credit score: Getty

When is XFL 2023?

This season, there can be 43 video games performed between eight groups, together with the DC Defenders, Seattle Sea Dragons, St Louis Battlehawks, Vegas Vipers, Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, and San Antonio Brahams.

All of the motion is about to start on February 18, 2023, and can conclude on Could 13, 2023, with the XFL Championship Sport.

The 2023 season marks the third season in XFL historical past and the primary beneath Johnson and Garcia's possession.

The previous couple purchased the league in 2020 with RedBird Capital for $15million amid monetary struggles.

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"The acquisition of the XFL with my gifted companions, Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale, is an funding for me that is rooted deeply in two issues -- my ardour for the sport and my need to all the time maintain the followers," Johnson mentioned in a press launch on the time, by way of CBS Sports activities.

"With satisfaction and gratitude for all that I've constructed with my very own two arms, I plan to use these callouses to the XFL, and stay up for creating one thing particular for the gamers, followers, and everybody concerned for the love of soccer."

Previous to their buyout, it was owned by WWE boss Vince McMahon.

What occurred within the XFL draft?

In November 2022, the XFL acquired tons of of latest gamers, a few of which beforehand performed within the NFL.

On the finish of the draft, the XFL revealed that 285 of its picks had both been signed to an lively NFL roster or to a apply squad contract, in line with ESPN.

Amongst these gamers are Vic Beasley (Atlanta Falcons), Martavis Bryant (Pittsburgh Steelers), Kalen Ballage (Miami Dolphins), Cody Latimer (Denver Broncos), and PJ Corridor (Oakland Raiders).

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia purchased the XFL in 2020Credit score: Getty

How can I watch the XFL?

Whereas the XFL won't be as widespread because the NFL, the video games are nonetheless anticipated to be closely publicized.

This season, followers can watch all of the motion stay on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, or FX.

The video games may even be out there to stream on ESPN+ with an lively subscription.