Fan Registration Now Open for 2026 NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota

Families and fans can now register for free entry to the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota, taking place July 23-26 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind., marking the event’s first time in the region. Registration is available by downloading the NFL OnePass app or visiting NFLFlag.com/championships. Every adult must register, and each registrant may include up to five children per entry.

As the largest youth flag football tournament in the world, the NFL FLAG Championships will bring together girls and boys teams from across the U.S. and around the world for four days of elite competition. Ahead of flag football’s debut at the LA28 Olympic Games, the event serves as the premier stage for football’s next generation of athletes competing at the highest level.

Operated by RCX Sports, the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships mark the biggest tournament in the event’s history, with more than 350 girls and boys teams competing. Hosted at Grand Park Sports Campus, one of the nation’s premier youth sports destinations, the more than 400-acre complex features more than 30 multi-purpose fields that will support four days of elite competition in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

“We’re thrilled to bring the NFL FLAG Championships to Westfield for what will be our biggest, most exciting tournament yet,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL executive vice president of global events, international and club business. “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 in the NFL FLAG Championships.”

Teams competing across multiple age divisions will include NFL FLAG regional champions from tournaments hosted by all 32 NFL clubs, as well as more than 10 international teams competing for world championship titles. Championship games are scheduled for Sunday, July 26, concluding one of the biggest weekends for flag football. Multiple teams from the Central Indiana region will compete, including Blue Thunder 317 in the 8U division and the Indiana Elite in the High School Girls division, showcasing the wide range of talented players shaping flag football’s future.

For the first time, the NFL FLAG Championships are taking place in an NFL club market, helping to foster deeper engagement with the hometown Indianapolis Colts at the tournament through on-site activations, player and legend involvement, and much more.

Fans attending the NFL FLAG Championships Fan Experience will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of interactive attractions and one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the weekend, including:

• Full collection of 60 Super Bowl Rings presented by Throwbacks

• An up-close look at The Vince Lombardi Trophy

• Player Head Quarters presented by P&G, featuring interactive experiences

• Family Lounge presented by U.S. Bank, providing activities and entertainment for fans

• TreeRunner Adventure Course, for an outdoor adventure experience adjacent to the event footprint

• And more!

DATE GAME PLAY FAN EXPERIENCE
Thursday, July 23 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday, July 24 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 26 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

*All times listed are local and subject to change*

ESPN will provide live coverage of the tournament, presented by Toyota, bringing the excitement of youth flag football to fans worldwide. Starting Friday, July 24, through the championship games on Sunday, July 26, games will be available on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, NFL+ and the ESPN app, with select games also available on Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and YouTube. Games will also be available in select international markets.

For more information on NFL FLAG, visit https://nflflag.com/about.

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Media Contact:

Paula Ngon, NFL Communications, paula.ngon@nfl.com

Ian Martin, NFL Communications, ian.martin@nfl.com

About NFL FLAG

Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with approximately 20 million players worldwide. NFL FLAG youth leagues continue to expand access and participation, with more than 830,000 players across over 2,000 leagues nationwide. The sport is now offered at a high school level in 40 states and jurisdictions, and the NCAA has recently taken important steps toward establishing women’s flag football as a championship sport.

The NFL is partnering with TMRW Sports to develop and operate a professional flag football league for women and men, with the league expected to launch ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.