The inaugural USFL game between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions was a success on and off the field.
The United States Football League opened its season up with thousands of fans at Protective Stadium and Legion Field. The crowd was rowdy and got to get a taste of their home team in action.
The game itself generated a projected 3 million viewers across all networks and their streaming platforms.
Viewership peaked during the closing moments of the game, with 3.5 million tuned in to see some last minute action.
Protective Stadium will serve as the home of the USFL. However, it’s unclear if the other teams will establish hubs outside Birmingham after the inaugural season.
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The viewership was insanely great for the league as they went up against an NBA Playoff doubleheader on ESPN, as well as the daily lineup of MLB and NHL games.
