Where to watch Major League Rugby championship: Live streams, channel, time, TV schedule for Chicago vs. California

A new Major League Rugby champion will be crowned Sunday as the Chicago Hounds and California Legion fight for a title. 

This year's championship game will feature two franchises that have never hoisted the trophy, though the Legion came close in 2019 when they lost to the Seattle Seawolves 26-23. Odds are tipping in Chicago's favor, though, as the league's top team will get to host the all-or-nothing matchup on home turf.

Both teams had an impressive run through the playoffs, with the Legion upsetting the Seawolves in a 43-34 road win that shocked the league. The Hounds were strong and steady throughout, clinching their spot with a dominant 59-22 victory over Old Glory DC.

Can California challenge an undefeated Chicago squad?

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Major League Rugby Championship, including TV channel and streaming options for the title game.

Where to watch Major League Rugby championship

• TV channel: ESPN2
• Live stream: fubo

The Major League Rugby final will air on ESPN2, and fans can stream the game live on fubo.

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Major League Rugby championship start time

• Date: Sunday, June 21
• Time: 8 p.m. ET

The Major League Rugby championship game between Chicago and California will take place on Sunday, June 21 at 8 p.m. ET from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Major League Rugby playoffs schedule, scores 2026

Semifinals

Championship

At SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois

Major League Rugby playoffs standings 2026

Here is a look at the league standings heading into the championship.