USA Football’s Summer Series is turning Los Angeles into one of the biggest flag football stages of the summer, bringing international youth competition, national-team pathway events, and the Team USA vs. Canada Rivalry Series to Southern California.
USA Football describes the event as 8 countries, 1,000+ athletes, and championships on the line, with athletes, coaches, officials, and families connected to events at Dignity Health Sports Park.
At a Glance
- Event: USA Football Summer Series.
- Location: Los Angeles, with events connected to Dignity Health Sports Park.
- Scale: 8 countries and more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, and team personnel.
- Junior International Cup: June 17-21, featuring 15U and 17U U.S. Girls’ and Boys’ National Teams.
- Countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, South Korea, and the United States.
- Select Bowl: June 17-20, featuring 5-on-5 Olympic-style flag football and National Team Development Program athletes.
- Stars & States: June 19-21.
- Rivalry Series: June 19, with Team USA Football facing Canada.
Why It Matters for Southern California Flag Football
For Southern California flag football, the Summer Series is a preview of where the sport is heading: international competition, national-team pathways, youth development, and major events built around Olympic-style flag football.
The timing matters. Los Angeles is preparing for flag football’s Olympic debut at LA28, and events like this give local families, players, and coaches a chance to see the sport’s national and international structure up close.
The Junior International Cup gives 15U and 17U boys and girls teams a true international stage. The Select Bowl connects athletes to USA Football’s National Team Development Program. Stars & States adds another competitive layer for youth players, while the Rivalry Series puts the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams in front of a Southern California audience.
That combination makes the Summer Series more than a single tournament. It is a snapshot of the full flag football pathway: youth competition, national-team development, international play, and Olympic momentum in the same city.
What to Watch Next
The biggest local storyline is how Southern California athletes, clubs, coaches, and families connect with these national events. As more USA Football programming comes through Los Angeles, local players should have more chances to understand the pathway from youth flag to national-team identification.
SoCal Flag already has a related preview of the Team USA vs. Canada Rivalry Series matchup. Next, watch for results, standout teams, and any follow-up announcements from USA Football around future Los Angeles events.
Families should also confirm tickets, streaming details, schedules, and venue logistics directly through USA Football before heading to the event.