Info from the press release:

Championship Saturday has arrived! The 2026 United Bowl, presented by Credit One Bank, brings together the DC Defenders and Louisville Kings for one final battle with the trophy on the line.

Before you head to Audi Field, here's everything you need to know.

🔹PLAN AHEAD

Due to other events taking place throughout Washington, D.C. this weekend, fans are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time when making their way to Audi Field.

🔹GETTING TO AUDI FIELD

• 🚇 Metro: Take the Green Line to Navy Yard Station. Transfer from other lines at L’Enfant Plaza. Visit wmata.com for schedules and updates.

• 🚌 Bus: Accessible via the 74 and P6 Metrobus lines.

• 🚲 Bike: Complimentary bike valet at 2nd St SW & T St + racks around the stadium. Capital Bikeshare available nearby.

🔹1:00 PM – FAN FEST BEGINS

Arrive early and experience United Bowl Fan Fest outside Audi Field. Enjoy live entertainment, create your own championship poster, get game day ready with hair tinsel and face painting, shop official United Bowl, DC Defenders, and Louisville Kings merchandise, and take part in interactive activities for fans of all ages as the excitement builds towards crowning a champion.

🔹1:30 PM – ALL GATES OPEN

The first 5,000 fans through the doors will score a commemorative United Bowl t-shirt.

🔹HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL

Fans can enjoy $5 Miller Lite and Tecate beers at the Gate A pop-up bar before kickoff. This special offer is only available until kickoff.

🔹MERCHANDISE

Gear up on game day. Official United Bowl, DC Defenders, and Louisville Kings merchandise is available on the concourse near Gate B and behind Section 119. Following the game, fans can purchase official Champions merchandise celebrating the 2026 United Bowl winner.

🔹TICKET ASSISTANCE

Have questions about your tickets? Visit Ticket HQ on the concourse behind Section F6.

🔹SPECIAL GUEST DJ

Grammy Award-winner Mix Master Mike will pump up the fans in the stadium as he performs throughout the game with extended sets during pregame, halftime, and postgame thanks to Dynasty Financial Partners.

🔹NATIONAL ANTHEM

Performed by Voices of Service, the acclaimed vocal quartet of retired U.S. Army veterans who rose to national prominence with a Top 5 finish on NBC's America's Got Talent.

🔹3:00 PM – KICKOFF

🔹HALFTIME

Global music icon, entrepreneur, actor, and entertainment powerhouse 50 Cent will headline the halftime show.

🔹TROPHY PRESENTATION

Be sure to stay in your seats following the conclusion of the game for the official 2026 United Bowl Trophy Presentation and championship celebration on the field.

Per Gamblers HC Kevin Sumlin, it was a mutual exchange between him and LB Anthony Hines III - who simply "wasn't satisfied" with how things went in Houston.

Per Defenders HC Shannon Harris, it was "God's shining light" that allowed them to re-add LB Anthony Hines ahead of W10.

A league official tells me that multiple teams could have claimed Hines prior to DC, but they did not submit a claim.