Established
2020
City
St. Louis
League History
2024 - Present / UFL
2020 - 2024 / XFL
Team History
2020 - Present / St. Louis Battlehawks
Nickname
Battlehawks – As St. Louis sports fans, we are always eager to learn more about our beloved teams and the stories behind them. The St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL are no exception! We’ve all heard their battle cry, “Rise Up!” but what does it mean? Where did this nickname come from?
The origin story of the BattleHawks name dates back to World War II when a group of European pilots flew under an unofficial squadron called “The Black Hawks” due to their black-painted planes resembling hawks in flight. This squadron comprised volunteers determined to fight for freedom and justice against Nazi Germany during WWII. They became known as some of the most effective fighter pilots ever seen at that time - hence why they chose such a fierce bird like a hawk as part of their identity, symbolizing strength, power & courage, which is precisely what these brave men possessed while fighting for something greater than themselves: freedom & justice!
Fast forward many years later into 2020 where we now have an XFL team proudly representing St Louis with its version named after those same courageous pilots – The Battlehawks – because just like them, this football team will rise above any obstacle or challenge presented before them on game day with determination, grit & resilience just like those heroic fighters had done so many years ago during wartime - ready for anything that comes their way RISE ST LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS!!!
Championship
UFL Championships 0
XFL Championships 0
Stadium
2020 - Present / The Dome at America's Center
Owner
2020 - Present / Alpha Entertainment, LLC
Coach
2020 - Present / Jonathan Hayes
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- 2020
- 2023
- 2023
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Battlehawks Team Formation
The BattleHawks are the only XFL team not to share its market with a current National Football League franchise; St. Louis had hosted NFL football in 1923 with the All-Stars, 1934 with the Gunners, 1960 to 1987 with the Football Cardinals, and again from 1995 to 2015 with the Rams, which relocated to Los Angeles in the 2016 season. There ... -
XFL and Battlehawks Covid-19 Shutdown
The Battlehawks inaugural season was cut short due to the 2019 – 2020 coronavirus pandemic and the XFL officially suspended operations for the remainder of the season on March 20, 2020. -
Second season for the St. Louis Battlehawks
The 2023 St. Louis Battlehawks season was the second season for the St. Louis Battlehawks as a professional American football franchise. They played as charter members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2023 season. The BattleHawks played their home games at The Dome at America’s Center and were led by head coach ... -
Anthony Becht as Head Coach
On April 13, 2022, it was announced that Becht would serve as the head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL in 2023.[
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History of the Battlehawks
The St. Louis Battlehawks are a professional American football team that plays in the XFL, an alternative to the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in 2019 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. They play their home games at The Dome at America's Center, which can seat up to 66,000 fans for each game.
The Battlehawks have had a long history of success since their inception into the league two years ago; they were one of only four teams to make it into the playoffs during their inaugural season and won its first-ever championship title last year when they defeated Dallas Renegades 37–17 in Week 5’s Championship Game. Since then, they have continued to be competitive with other teams around the league and are currently tied for second place overall this season with six wins this year alone!
As sports fans flock towards St. Louis every weekend for some exciting gridiron action featuring one of XFL’s most successful franchises ever – there is no doubt that these beloved Battlehawks will continue as one of America's favorite football teams well into future seasons! With an impressive roster of talented players ready to take on any challenge, we may soon see another championship banner being raised inside The Dome!
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