Fan Registration Opens for 2026 NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota

The NFL has officially opened fan registration for the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota, the world’s largest youth flag football tournament, which will take place July 23-26 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana.

Fans can register for free by downloading the NFL OnePass app or visiting NFLFlag.com/championships. Every adult attending must register, with each registration allowing entry for up to five children.

Biggest NFL FLAG Championships Yet

The 2026 NFL FLAG Championships will be the largest in the event’s history, featuring more than 350 boys and girls teams from across the United States and around the world.

Operated by RCX Sports, the four-day tournament will showcase elite youth athletes competing across multiple age divisions while celebrating the continued growth of flag football ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Hosted for the first time in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the tournament will be played at Grand Park Sports Campus, a 400-acre sports complex featuring more than 30 multipurpose fields capable of hosting one of the largest youth football events in the world.

NFL Highlights Global Growth of Flag Football

NFL Executive Vice President Peter O’Reilly said the event reflects the rapid expansion of flag football worldwide.

“We’re thrilled to bring the NFL FLAG Championships to Westfield for what will be our biggest, most exciting tournament yet,” O’Reilly said. “Flag football’s global growth, accelerated by its upcoming inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, has been remarkable, and that momentum will be on full display with thousands of young athletes traveling to compete.”

Teams earning invitations include NFL FLAG regional champions representing all 32 NFL clubs, along with more than 10 international teams competing for world championship titles.

Championship games are scheduled for Sunday, July 26.

Local Teams to Compete

Hosted for the first time in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the tournament will be played at Grand Park Sports Campus, a 400-acre sports complex featuring more than 30 multipurpose fields capable of hosting one of the largest youth football events in the world.

NFL Highlights Global Growth of Flag Football

NFL Executive Vice President Peter O’Reilly said the event reflects the rapid expansion of flag football worldwide.

“We’re thrilled to bring the NFL FLAG Championships to Westfield for what will be our biggest, most exciting tournament yet,” O’Reilly said. “Flag football’s global growth, accelerated by its upcoming inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, has been remarkable, and that momentum will be on full display with thousands of young athletes traveling to compete.”

Teams earning invitations include NFL FLAG regional champions representing all 32 NFL clubs, along with more than 10 international teams competing for world championship titles.

Championship games are scheduled for Sunday, July 26.

Local Teams to Compete

Several Indiana-based teams will compete on their home turf, including:

• Blue Thunder 317 (8U Division)
• Indiana Elite (High School Girls Division)

The tournament provides one of the premier showcases for the next generation of football talent while highlighting the continued rise of girls flag football across the country.

Colts to Play Major Role

For the first time, the NFL FLAG Championships will be hosted in an active NFL club market.

The Indianapolis Colts will have a significant presence throughout the event with on-site activities, player appearances, alumni involvement, fan engagement opportunities, and interactive experiences.

Fan Experience Highlights

Fans attending the championships can enjoy a wide variety of attractions beyond the action on the field, including:

• The complete collection of all 60 Super Bowl rings
• • The Vince Lombardi Trophy on display
  • Player Headquarters presented by Procter & Gamble
  • Family Lounge presented by U.S. Bank
  • TreeRunner Adventure Course
  • Interactive games and football-themed activities throughout the weekend

  Event Schedule

  Thursday, July 23

  • Games: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Fan Experience: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Friday, July 24

  • Games: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Fan Experience: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Saturday, July 25

  • Games: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Fan Experience: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Sunday, July 26

  • Games: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Fan Experience: 8:00 a.m. – Noon

  All times are local and subject to change.

  National Television Coverage

  ESPN will once again provide extensive live coverage of the NFL FLAG Championships beginning Friday, July 24, through Championship Sunday.

  Games will air across multiple platforms, including:

  • ABC
  • ESPN
  • ESPN2
  • NFL Network
  • ESPN Deportes
  • NFL+
  • ESPN App

  Select games will also stream on Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, YouTube, and in select international markets, bringing one of the fastest-growing youth sports to audiences around the globe.

  As flag football continues its rapid worldwide expansion ahead of its Olympic debut, the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships promise to deliver the largest, most competitive, and most widely viewed tournament in the event’s history.

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