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After weeks of anticipation and frantic action, it comes down to New England Free Jacks and the Houston SaberCats to decide who will emerge as the 2025 Major League Rugby champion.
Free Jacks kept their dream of a record third title alive as they bounced back from a 17-point deficit to edge past Chicago 21-20 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Meanwhile, the SaberCats won their first-ever Western Conference Finals with a dominant 33-19 win over the Utah Warriors. They will now look to improve upon their impressive achievement by going all the way nd winning their first MLR trophy.
Here's everything you need to know about the Major League Rugby championship, including TV channel and streaming options for the postseason tournament.
Major League Rugby championship schedule
The MLR final will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| New England Free Jacks vs. Houston SaberCats | 2 p.m. | ESPN+, Fubo, ESPN2 |
How to watch Major League Rugby championship
The Major League Rugby final will air on air on ESPN2. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and Fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Major League Rugby playoffs standings 2025
Here is a look at the league standings going into the postseason.
| Rank | Team | Overall |
| 1 | Utah Warriors | 11-5 |
| 2 | NE Free Jacks | 11-5 |
| 3 | Houston SaberCats | 10-6 |
| 4 | Chicago Hounds | 11-5 |
| 5 | RFC Los Angeles | 8-1-7 |
| 6 | Seattle Seawolves | 8-1-7 |
| 7 | San Diego Legion | 8-8 |
| 8 | Old Glory DC | 8-8 |
| 9 | Miami Sharks | 8-8 |
| 10 | NOLA Gold | 4-12 |
| 11 | Anthem RC | 0-16 |
Abhinav Nair is a sports writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from football to NASCAR.
Based out of New Delhi, India, he graduated from Ambedkar University with a master’s degree in history.
In his idle time, Abhinav likes playing badminton and watching mystery shows. Before joining The Sporting News in 2024, Abhinav covered the 2022 FIFA World Cup for Goal.
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