STAMFORD Conn. & SAN JOSE Calif.–July 10 2000–The XFL a new professional football league jointly owned and operated by WWE Entertainment Inc. (NMS: WWE) and NBC announced today that a San Jose-based team will be one of eight scheduled to kick off the league’s inaugural season on February 3 2001.

The San Jose entry which will soon be given a team name will play five regular-season home games at Spartan Stadium.

"The bay area is a major U.S. market and one that the XFL needs to be in ” said Basil V. DeVito Jr. President of the XFL. "The entire San Jose area is growing and Spartan Stadium will be a great venue for our games.”

Spartan Stadium located on the campus of San Jose State University seats approximately 28 000 people giving fans a chance to experience the XFL in an intimate setting.

"As part of our arrangement we will be making physical improvements to the stadium that will benefit everyone ” said Anne Palmer Spartan Stadium Director. "It’s a win-win situation for all parties.”