The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, and it’s no surprise that such a huge event has motivated livestreaming stars to jump into the sports scene. Recently, the Baller League, a media-driven soccer competition, shared new details about the first season of Baller League USA and officially announced the club presidents. The lineup includes top streamers Kai Cenat and Félix "xQc" Lengyel, along with several high-profile athletes.
BALLER LEAGUE IS TAKING OVER THE USA! ??
— Baller League (@BallerLeagueUK) September 16, 2025
The wait is over. @ishowspeedsui has cooked up something crazy ?
The new era of soccer starts NOW pic.twitter.com/FK78rvT3bB
The league’s official X page released a trailer unveiling the presidents of Baller League USA. League director and ambassador Darren "IShowSpeed" Watkins Jr presented special invitation to well-known content creators and athletes:
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AMP & Kai Cenat (streamers);
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xQc (streamer);
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Marlon (streamer);
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Druski (comedian);
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Odell Beckham Jr (NFL star);
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Ronaldinho (Football star);
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Usain Bolt (eight-time Olympic gold medalist).
It remains unclear whether this list of presidents is final. Baller League USA has yet to reveal team names or player rosters. What is confirmed, however, is that the league’s inaugural season will kick off in Miami in January 2026.
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The addition of stars like Kai Cenat and xQc is expected to boost Baller League’s viewership to an entirely new level. In the past, its seasons in Germany and the UK never surpassed 220,000 Peak Viewers, leaving the league well behind the Kings League in that regard. Still, it’s becoming clear that the rivalry between media-driven soccer leagues is only just getting started.
