In the South Division Final title game, Arlington Renegades upset Houston Roughnecks as 6.5 point underdogs, 26–11.

In the North Division Final title game, DC Defenders defeated Seattle Sea Dragons 37–21.

[15][16] DC Defenders finished their second overall season under head coach Reggie Barlow, going 9–1 and advancing to their first playoff berth to the division title game against Seattle Sea Dragons.

In accordance with the XFL's incentive-based pay structure, Perez and the rest of the Renegades roster won $12,500 per player for their victory.

[20] After the game, ABC has officially announced that the league would return in February 2024, featuring the same eight teams that competed during the 2023 season.