Fan registration is open for the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota, and families planning to attend should treat this as the practical starting point for championship weekend.
The event is scheduled for July 23-26, 2026, at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana. Fan access is free, but entry is not casual walk-up access: the NFL says fans need NFL OnePass registration for entrance. That makes this less like buying a ticket and more like getting the required event pass before arriving.
At a Glance
- Event: 2026 NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota
- Dates: July 23-26, 2026
- Location: Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, 19000 Grand Park Blvd, Westfield, IN 46074
- Fan Access: Free, with mandatory NFL OnePass registration
- Important Note: This is fan access registration, not team registration
- Game Coverage: More than 30 games are expected across ESPN, NFL and Disney-related platforms, plus select international coverage where available
- Official Details: Families should check NFL OnePass, NFL FLAG's Know Before You Go page and the NFL event FAQ before traveling
What Parents Need to Know Before Going
Adults 18 and older need to register themselves through NFL OnePass. Each adult can register up to five minors, which matters for parents bringing siblings, teammates or extended family members. Once registered, fans receive a QR code for entry that is valid for all four days of the event.
Families without smartphone access still have an option: the NFL FAQ says fans can register on a desktop computer and print the QR code before arriving. If there are account or access issues, NFL lists OnePass support at onepass@nfl.com, and the event is expected to have an on-site OnePass support desk.
The practical takeaway: do the registration before leaving for the complex. Grand Park championship weekend will already have enough moving parts with parking, fields, heat, hydration, schedules and family logistics. OnePass is also where fans should expect schedule updates, live scoring and event information.
NFL Experience and Game Schedule
The NFL Experience is the fan-facing festival area around the championships. NFL FLAG describes it as a free, family-friendly setup with interactive games, exhibits and photo opportunities, award ceremonies, a family lounge, exclusive NFL FLAG merchandise and partner activations. The announced partner list includes Toyota, Procter & Gamble, Downy, Oakley and Jersey Mike's.
One of the biggest draws for young players is the chance to see the sport treated like a major national event. The event materials also reference a Vince Lombardi Trophy display, which gives families a photo-friendly championship backdrop without needing to be inside a stadium.
Families should separate the NFL Experience hours from the game-play hours:
- NFL Experience: Thursday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, July 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to noon.
- FLAG game play: Thursday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The broadcast footprint is also significant. The event announcement says more than 30 games will be shown across ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network, the ESPN App, NFL+, select Disney platforms, YouTube and select international markets. Exact game assignments can change, so families following a specific team should use the official schedule and broadcast listings closer to the event.
Entry, Bags, Food and Family Rules
The most important day-of-event detail is security. NFL's event FAQ says fans should expect airport-level screening and the NFL Clear Bag Policy. Fans are encouraged not to bring bags, and the NFL says prohibited items will not be stored by the league, stadium or event staff.
Merchandise and concessions are cashless. The NFL FAQ also says alcohol will not be sold at the NFL FLAG Championships. That is useful for families planning a long day with younger players, because it sets the event closer to a youth-sports championship environment than a typical pro-stadium gameday.
Food and drink policies are also worth checking before arrival. Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Empty reusable plastic water bottles are allowed, but stainless steel thermos-style containers are not. In July, hydration planning should still be part of the family checklist, especially for anyone moving between fields for multiple games.
Chairs are permitted only in restricted zones, while pop-up tents are not permitted. Strollers and baby carriages are allowed but must be screened. Small cameras and binoculars are allowed, but professional camera equipment requires credentials.
For families with younger children, NFL lists nursing and private rooms, changing tables and family-support spaces among the available services. Service animals are allowed, but household pets and emotional support animals are not.
What to Watch Next
The fan-registration announcement is the first logistics checkpoint. The next things families should watch are team schedules, field assignments, broadcast windows, parking instructions and any weather-related event updates. NFL says extreme-weather updates will come through the NFL OnePass app and public-address announcements.
Before booking travel or building a full weekend plan, check the NFL FLAG Know Before You Go page and the NFL event FAQ. Those official pages control the exact entry, security and event policies if anything changes before July 2026.