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IFAF Secures Primetime Flag Football Finals for LA28 and Outlines Qualification Roadmap

IOC talks aim to secure US host-nation berths before a formal qualification model rolls out by year’s end

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Flag football will make its Olympic bow at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles

Overview

  • IFAF has locked in primetime slots for the men’s and women’s finals on July 21 and 22, 2028, at BMO Stadium.
  • The federation plans to publish its official multi-stage qualification system by the end of 2025, with initial global qualifiers in 2026 and continental tournaments in 2027.
  • IFAF is negotiating with the IOC to secure automatic entry for US men’s and women’s teams as the host nation.
  • Regional championships are underway or scheduled in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia-Oceania to determine Olympic qualifiers.
  • In partnership with the NFL, IFAF is ramping up youth development, coach training and collegiate recognition in the United States.