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USA Football Officially Certified as National Governing Body for American Football by USOPC

The certification solidifies USA Football's role in preparing Team USA for flag football's Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

U.S. National Team flag football player Isabella Geraci runs with the ball in a game during the 2024 IFAF Flag Football World Championships at the Pajulahti Olympic Training Center in Lahti, Finland.
“This is an unbelievable opportunity for us to show the world what flag football is all about,” Doucette said.

Overview

  • The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee certified USA Football as the 38th Summer Games national governing body on April 17, 2025.
  • USA Football will oversee the selection, training, and leadership of U.S. national teams in both flag and tackle football for the Olympics.
  • Flag football, approved by the IOC in 2023, will debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics under International Federation of American Football rules.
  • The NFL has played a key role in promoting flag football globally, with league executives serving on USA Football's board of directors.
  • High school girls' flag football programs have expanded to 14 states, reflecting the sport's growing inclusivity and popularity, particularly among youth.