The 2025 St. Louis Battlehawks season was the fourth season for the St. Louis Battlehawks as a professional American football franchise and the second season in the United Football League (UFL). The Battlehawks played their home games at The Dome at America's Center and were led by third year head coach Anthony Becht.
In 2025, the Battlehawks re-signed 2024 Offensive Player of the Year wide receiver Hakeem Butler for his third stint. In week four, starting quarterback Manny Wilkins was lost for the season when he tore his right achilles tendon against the Arlington Renegades.
The Battlehawks finished the season with a league-leading 8–2 record, the best record in team history. The Battlehawks played in their second consecutive XFL Conference Championship Game, hosting the DC Defenders. The Battlehawks were defeated, 18–36.
Draft
The UFL held its first draft since the creation of the league on July 17, 2024.
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Roster
Staff St. Louis BattleHawks staffFront office Director of team operations – Anastasia Ali Director of media relations – Brian Stull General manager – Dave Boller
Head coach Head coach – Anthony Becht
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator/Wide receivers – Phil McGeoghan Quarterbacks – Seneca Wallace Running backs/special teams – Kyle Caskey Offensive line – Marc Colombo Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Donnie Abraham Defensive line – La'Roi Glover Linebackers – Chris Claiborne Secondary – Martin Bayless
Team operations Athletic trainer – Eric Avila Equipment manager – Todd Hewitt Video manager – Brendan Taylor
Schedule All times Central Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 Friday March 28 7:00 p.m. Fox at Houston Roughnecks W 31–6 1–0 Space City Financial Stadium 7,124 2 Sunday April 6 5:30 p.m. FS1 San Antonio Brahmas W 26–9 2–0 The Dome at America's Center 32,115 3 Sunday April 13 2:00 p.m. ABC DC Defenders L 15–27 2–1 The Dome at America's Center 30,014 4 Saturday April 19 11:30 a.m. ABC at Arlington Renegades L 15–30 2–2 Choctaw Stadium 9,614 5 Saturday April 26 6:00 p.m. ESPN Michigan Panthers W 32–27 3–2 The Dome at America's Center 30,406 6 Friday May 2 7:00 p.m. Fox Arlington Renegades W 12–6 4–2 The Dome at America's Center 26,684 7 Sunday May 11 2:00 p.m. ESPN at Memphis Showboats W 19–9 5–2 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium 4,215 8 Saturday May 17 12:00 p.m. Fox Birmingham Stallions W 29–28 6–2 The Dome at America's Center 30,114 9 Friday May 23 7:00 p.m. Fox San Antonio Brahmas W 39–13 7–2 The Dome at America's Center 27,890 10 Friday May 30 7:00 p.m. Fox at DC Defenders W 13–8 8–2 Audi Field 12,624
Game summaries Week 1: at Houston Roughnecks
Week 2: San Antonio Brahmas
Week 3: DC Defenders
Week 4: at Arlington Renegades
Week 5: Michigan Panthers
Week 6: Arlington Renegades
Week 7: at Memphis Showboats
Standings
Postseason Schedule Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record XFL Conference Championship Sunday June 8 5:00 p.m. Fox vs. DC Defenders 18–36 0–1 The Dome at America's Center 27,589
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