The St. Louis Battlehawks will be in Louisville, Thursday night, for a Week 6 matchup against the Louisville Kings. (Photo courtesy: Orlando Sentinel)
St. Louis Battlehawks – Gameday Info
Game No. 6 — St. Louis Battlehawks (3-2) at Orlando Storm (4-0)
Date/Time – April 30, 2026 – 7 pm
Location – Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, KY
Broadcast – FS1
Radio — KMOX 104.1 FM
Live Stats – UFL Stats Broadcast
LOUISVILLE, KY — The St. Louis Battlehawks and Louisville Kings will meet Thursday night at Lynn Family Field to kick off Week 6 of the United Football League season. Both teams enter red hot, fresh off massive upset victories and primed to put on a show on the national stage.
The Battlehawks are coming off an impressive upset win over the Orlando Storm, handing them their first loss of the season. They now sit at 3-2 and currently hold a postseason spot as the second half of the season begins.
St. Louis’ offense has leaned on its rushing attack to move the football this year. Fresh off a 140-yard rushing performance against Orlando, the expectation is they will try to do the same against Louisville. The Kings have struggled against the run this season, allowing well over 100 rushing yards per game.
After opening the season 0-3, the Kings have responded with two straight wins and are fresh off a blowout upset over Dallas. Their 47 points were the second most scored in UFL history and they are one game back from a postseason spot at the midway point of the season.
The Battlehawks have a 3-2 record and currently sit tied for third place in the UFL standings. If the playoffs began today, St. Louis would be the fourth and final team in. Louisville is 2-3, tied for fifth, and would be the first team out in the playoff race.
That makes Thursday night’s matchup and big game for fourth teams. The Battlehawks could solidify their spot in the playoff hunt, while the Kings could move up and even own a tiebreaker (if it was needed later) over St. Louis.
Battlehawks WR Hakeem Butler (88) is second in the league with 358 receiving yards and leads the league with a 27.5 yards per catch average. (Photo courtesy: Orlando Sentinel)
Players to Watch: RB Jarveon Howard remains the lead back for the Battlehawks, averaging 48.2 rushing yards per game, second best in the UFL. Despite not finding the end zone yet this season, he has been one of the league’s most explosive runners and continues to generate chunk plays.
Head coach Ricky Proehl will hope that run game can once again dictate tempo on Thursday night.
Proehl also emphasized getting the ball into the hands of his playmakers. Star WR Hakeem Butler is second in the league with 358 receiving yards, and his 27.5 yards per catch is what truly separates him from the rest of the UFL field.
Butler had just three catches for 47 yards last week, but he remains the definition of a game changer. Getting him more involved is critical.
The most dangerous part of this Battlehawks team is still the defense. They have allowed just 261.0 yards per game, the best mark in the UFL. They have also surrendered only 23.0 points per game, fourth best in the league.
That unit is defined by its front seven. St. Louis is second in the UFL with 12 sacks, led by Carlos Davis with 3.5, sixth most in the league. He headlines a deep pressure group that will look to force mistakes against an inconsistent Louisville offense.
Against one of the league’s top pass rushes, the priority from the opening snap will be protecting QB Chandler Rogers. Rogers made his first start last week and delivered an efficient performance. He avoided turnovers, threw for 150 yards on 72 percent passing, and added 22 rushing yards.
The Kings also discovered their run game last week, exploding for 147 yards in their win over Dallas. RB Ian Wheeler led the way with four touchdowns, becoming the first player in the UFL to hit that mark this season.
Battlehawks linemen Javion Cohen (75) and Taylor Stallworth celebrate the team’s victory last week over the Orlando Storm. (Photo courtesy: Orlando Sentinel)
Up Next: The Battlehawks will return home after three straight road games, with a matchup next Friday night at The Dome at America’s Center against the Columbus Aviators. Kickoff that evening is set for 7 p.m., and the game will be televised nationally on FOX.
2026 ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | At | Opponent | Location | TV | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 (Saturday) | 11 am | Home | DC Defenders | The Dome at America’s Center |  | W, 16-10 (1-0) |
| April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) | 7 pm | Away | Dallas Renegades | Toyota Stadium / Frisco, TX |  | L, 31-15 (1-1) |
| April 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 2 pm | Home | Birmingham Stallions | The Dome at America’s Center |  | W, 34-30 (2-1) |
| April 18, 2026 (Saturday) | 11:30 am | Away | DC Defenders | Audi Field / Washington, DC | | L, 28-22 (2-2) |
| April 25, 2026 (Saturday) | 6 pm | Away | Orlando Storm | Inter&Co Stadium / Orlando, FL | | W, 25-17 (3-2) |
| April 30, 2026 (Thursday) | 7 pm | Away | Louisville Kings | Lynn Family Stadium / Louisville, KY | | |
| May 8, 2026 (Friday) | 7 pm | Home | Columbus Aviators | The Dome at America’s Center |  | |
| May 16, 2026 (Saturday) | 2 pm | Home | Houston Gamblers | The Dome at America’s Center | | |
| May 24, 2026 (Sunday) | 6 pm | Away | Houston Gamblers | Shell Energy Stadium / Houston, TX |  | |
| May 29, 2026 (Friday) | 7 pm | Home | Dallas Renegades | The Dome at America’s Center | |