The USL Championship, formed in 2011, is the second division in the USA which is placed just under the top division, MLS.
The league is divided into two conferences, with 12 teams in each conference. The teams initially compete in a round-robin format, and at the end of the regular season, the top eight teams from each conference qualify for the play-offs.
Phoenix Rising are the 2023 champions, having defeated Charleston Battery on penalties in the Championship final. Orlando City and Louisville City FC are the most successful teams in the history of the league, winning it twice each.
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How to watch & stream USL Championship games on TV & online
| Country | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, CBS Sports | ESPN+, Paramount+, fubo |
| International | N/A | USL on YouTube (highlights) |
Fans in the United States can catch live action from the USL Championship on the ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+.
The ESPN network is available as part of the wide-ranging fubo package, with a variety of live sports available to stream.
A selection USL Championship games are also available to watch throughout the season live on CBS, across CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo.
Highlights of USL Championship games are available to watch on USL's official YouTube page.