STAMFORD Conn./CHICAGO–June 13 2000–The XFL a new professional football league jointly owned and operated by World Wrestling WWE Entertainment Inc. (NMS: WWE) and NBC announced today that its inaugural season will launch on February 3 2001 with a team in Chicago. The XFL also announced that it has reached an agreement in principle for the team to play all five regular season home games and potential playoff games at Chicago’s legendary Soldier Field.

"Few cities can match Chicago’s enthusiasm for pro football and we couldn’t be happier to bring our brand of football to this great city and its fans ” said Basil V. DeVito Jr. President of the XFL. "The opportunity to play at one of the preeminent football stadiums in the country – Soldier Field – was a key component in our decision to bring the XFL to Chicago. We’re looking forward to adding many new chapters to the long history of Soldier Field.”

"The addition of the XFL to our roster of events at Soldier Field is a win-win for everyone including the city of Chicago ” said Bob Glazebrook General Manager of Soldier Field. "This gives us an opportunity to extend the use of our facility for one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. The XFL secures a home in one of the most celebrated football cities in the country. Most importantly the great fans of Chicago get three more months of professional football.”