Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream

Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream

2023

Documentary

Behind the scenes of building a league and its teams, the series highlights the XFL's motto: "Where dreams meet opportunity." The nine-part docuseries follows the creation of the XFL under new leadership.

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Production

ESPN, ESPN Films, Film 45

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 16, 2023

Last Aired

April 13, 2023

Networks

ESPN2, ESPN+

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Building the Dream

E1

Building the Dream

Air date: 2023-02-16

Battle Tested

E2

Battle Tested

Air date: 2023-02-23

Viper's Vice (Ep. 3)

E3

Viper's Vice (Ep. 3)

Air date: 2023-03-02

Meet Me in St. Louis (Ep. 4)

E4

Meet Me in St. Louis (Ep. 4)

Air date: 2023-03-16

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2023-03-30

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2023-04-13

E7

Episode 7

E8

Episode 8

E9

Episode 9

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Self

Dany Garcia

Dany Garcia

Self

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