NFL Flag Football Championships to Debut on Major Networks and Streaming Platforms
The NFL's new youth flag football tournament aims to become a flagship event, drawing comparisons to the Little League World Series.
- The NFL Flag Championships will feature 280 teams and nearly 2,900 players from the U.S. and six international teams.
- The event will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and streamed on Disney+, ESPN+, and NFL+.
- The championships will take place from July 18-21 at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio.
- Corporate sponsors include Toyota, Subway, Visa, and Oakley, highlighting the event's high-profile backing.
- Flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics is seen as a significant milestone for the sport's growth.