The XFL Suspends Its Season

The XFL announced that they have suspended regular season games due to the current health concerns regarding the on-going coronavirus outbreak in the United States. It was also announced that all of the XFL’s players will be paid their base pay and any benefits earned from the 2020 regular season.

Official press statement:

Currently, the XFL will not be playing its regular-season games. However, all players will be paid their base pay and benefits for the 2020 regular season. All XFL ticket holders will be issued refunds or credit toward future games. The XFL is committed to playing a full season in 2021 and future years.

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— XFL (@xfl2020) March 12, 2020

Several sports leagues, including the NBA, NHL, MLS and several more have announced in the past 24 hours that their seasons are being suspended.