The XFL had a revival of the one-season 2001 league , after the 2020 season was suspended because of the impact of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic .
On 12 March , the XFL announced the suspension of the 2020 season , with all players to be paid their base pay and benefits for the full 2020 regular season ; the season was officially cancelled on 20 March , with half of its ten-week regular season schedule played .
Impact of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic on sports