The 2026 NFL FLAG Championships are turning Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana, into one of the biggest youth flag football stages of the summer, with more than 350 U.S. teams and 12 international teams expected for four days of competition from July 23-26.
For Southern California families, the event is worth tracking even from a distance. Regional champions from around the country feed into this tournament, girls and boys divisions are both in the spotlight, and the international bracket gives a clear look at where youth flag football is headed before the sport's LA28 Olympic debut.
At a Glance
- Event: 2026 NFL FLAG Championships presented by Toyota.
- Dates: July 23-26, 2026.
- Venue: Grand Park Sports Campus, 19000 Grand Park Blvd, Westfield, Indiana.
- U.S. field: More than 350 boys and girls teams that qualified through NFL FLAG Regional Tournaments hosted by NFL clubs.
- International field: 12 teams representing Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Puerto Rico and Spain.
- Divisions: Boys 8U-14U, Girls 10U through high school, plus International 15U Coed and 15U Girls divisions.
- Admission: Free, with NFL OnePass registration required.
International Teams to Watch
The international field is one of the most important parts of the Colts' championship guide. The event lists teams representing Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Puerto Rico and Spain.
That matters because the NFL FLAG Championships are not only a U.S. youth tournament. They are increasingly a snapshot of flag football's global growth. For SoCal readers following LA28 and Olympic flag football, the country list is a useful signal: youth players are now seeing the same international flag football map that will shape the adult game over the next two years.
Divisions and Pathway
On the U.S. side, the guide says more than 350 boys and girls teams qualified by winning NFL FLAG Regional Tournaments hosted by NFL clubs. The published division structure includes boys 8U through 14U and girls 10U through high school.
The international competition adds 15U Coed and 15U Girls divisions. That gives families a cleaner view of how youth, girls, high school and international lanes are being presented at one national championship weekend.
Fan Schedule
Event: July 23-26, 2026. All games and fan activities are listed for Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.
- Thursday, July 23: games 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; fan experience 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Friday, July 24: games 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; fan experience 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25: games 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; fan experience 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26: games 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; fan experience 8 a.m.-noon.
Admission and Fan Experience
Admission is listed as free, but fans need to register through NFL OnePass. Adults may register up to five minors, and entry requires a QR code, either on a phone or printed. The OnePass app is also where fans can find schedules, maps and event updates.
The fan experience goes beyond sideline viewing. The Colts guide lists photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a Super Bowl rings display, an NFL Draft photo experience, Player HQ, a Family Lounge and access to the nearby TreeRunner Adventure Course.
Girls Flag Football Spotlight
All-Star Game: July 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. The final day also includes the inaugural All Indiana Girls Flag Football All-Star Game, hosted by the Colts with Indiana Preps and the Indiana Flag Football Coaches Association. The game is included with free NFL OnePass admission.
That girls flag football showcase sits alongside the national championship games, giving the weekend another marker of how quickly the high school girls side of the sport is being elevated.
How to Watch
For fans who are not traveling to Indiana, the guide says coverage begins Friday, July 24 and runs through Championship Sunday. Games are scheduled across ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, the ESPN App and NFL+. Select games are also expected on Disney platforms and YouTube.
Why It Matters for SoCal
Southern California families do not need a local team listing to learn from this event. The championship field shows where NFL FLAG's regional pathway leads, which age groups are being emphasized, how girls flag football divisions are framed, and how international youth competition is being packaged.
With LA28 approaching, the international team list may be the most important signal. Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Puerto Rico and Spain give young players and parents a broader picture of the sport's global future.
What to Watch Next
Families should confirm the final game schedule, streaming assignments and OnePass entry details through NFL FLAG and the Colts before making plans. SoCal Flag will also watch for any Southern California teams or regional qualifiers appearing in the championship field.