XFL Betting Guide

Absolutely.  There are no federal laws prohibiting anyone from betting on XFL games at a brick-and-mortar or online sportsbook operating legally within the industry, either domestically or offshore. 

Under new ownership, the XFL has announced that the league intends to renew operations in the spring of 2023. 

You can bet on XFL football by joining a domestic sportsbook if your state has already legalized sports betting or an offshore betting site if you live in an area where domestic wagering is not yet allowed. Both options are legal and safe, though you will get more and better XFL odds via offshore, Internet-based betting sites like those listed here.

For most sports betting, bettors have a long history of performances and records to draw from before placing any wager. However, because the new XFL has no prior history of note, figuring out which teams and players to put money on early in the season can be tough.

Right now, the best XFL bets are going to be made by those who’ve researched each team’s head coach and their general coaching style. You can also make predictions about each XFL team’s chances based on their star players and how well they played in the NCAA and/or the NFL in years past.

Ultimately, though, this is about fun, and as long as you don’t wager more than you can afford to lose, there is no right or wrong way to bet on the XFL.

When you want to make a sportsbook deposit at an XFL betting site, the process is simple. It can also be fast, provided you use a speedy deposit method like Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

However, since such international credit transactions can be declined on occasion, our recommendation is to use Bitcoin or another supported cryptocurrency (i.e. Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc.). Additionally, crypto deposits carry no added fees of any kind, and they often also come with the highest deposit limits.

Without a doubt, Bitcoin and supported altcoins offer the fastest way to get your XFL winnings paid out and in your hands stateside. Crypto withdrawals usually only take an hour or two, while all other payout options (bank wires, money orders, courier checks, etc.) can take a week or longer. Just remember, in order to get paid out in crypto, you have to first deposit using crypto.

Unless your state has a legally defined sports betting age minimum on the books, you only have to be 18 and up to wager on the XFL. All the most reputable football betting sites keep to 18+ as their minimum age of membership, so as long as you meet that threshold, you’re good to go.

However, if your state mandates 21+, we recommend waiting until you’re at least that old before signing up and betting on XFL action over the Internet.

The XFL will be aired across several different channels. These include:

•    ABC
•    ESPN
•    ESPN2
•    FOX
•    FS1
•    FS2

You will also be able to enjoy XFL streaming via the above companies’ various apps for iPhone, Android, Apple TV, Roku TV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and more.

It is likely that the major daily fantasy operators will offer XFL coverage. There is already considerable interest in XFL fantasy football, and the mainstream DFS brands should offer basic support for the league at the very least.

It’s too early to tell who the best XFL players are, as most of the league’s talent is made up of those who haven’t seen much playing time in the NFL or otherwise haven’t played at a high competitive level since their college football days.

However, recognizable names at the QB position – like Cardale Jones and Landry Jones (no relation) – are getting most of the early press.  

Interestingly, XFL doesn’t actually stand for anything. Most fans think it stands for “Xtreme Football League,” but that was already trademarked back in 2001 by a now-defunct operation, and it doesn’t look like Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment owns any trademarks other than “XFL.” McMahon once quipped that the XFL stood for “Xtra Fun League” after fans criticized the NFL’s draconian rules by calling it the “No Fun League.”

Nope! While it would be great to buy stock in this league given its high probability of sustained success, the XFL is privately owned by Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment, LLC. However, betting on the XFL is akin to buying stock in it, and you can do that at any reputable offshore sportsbook site.  

When the XFL first launched in 2001, the league only lasted one season. However, there were a number of factors that contributed to its rapid decline, all of which (and many more) have been safeguarded against for the 2020 iteration. By all accounts, the new XFL has what it takes to be in it for the long haul.

No, and neither is the 2020 XFL. The first time around, given the league’s WWE ownership, fans wrongly assumed that the football would have a dramatic pro wrestling flavor to it. This marketing miscommunication is one of the reasons that the original XFL didn’t succeed, though there were other issues, too. But regardless of Vince McMahon’s WWE empire, the XFL is a 100% serious, legitimate football league catering to football fans and sports bettors alike.  

The first XFL failed for several reasons. In addition to the poor marketing addressed above, the league suffered from being split between two ownership entities: the WWE and NBC. Because NBC owned half the league, as soon as ratings declined, the broadcast company pulled out, and the league folded with it.

Additionally, there were other missteps, like poorly planned alternate rules (including a weird, injury-inducing kickoff “race”) and team names that pushed the boundaries of PC taste, like the New York/New Jersey Hitmen and the Memphis Maniax (who nevertheless had one of the best sports logos of all time).