Showdown Series has set a three-stop Orange County tournament run for the 2026 fall season. The organizer’s schedule lists one-day 5v5 events at El Toro High School in Lake Forest: Fall Fest on October 25, Fall Brawl on November 8 and Winter Classic on December 6.
Each of the three published event listings is a 5v5 tournament for girls and coed teams. The series’ broader season announcement also mentions girls 7v7, but these three dates are currently listed as 5v5 events—an important distinction for teams mapping out their fall calendar.
At a Glance
- Series: Showdown Series Fall 2026 5v5 flag football schedule.
- Event dates: Sunday, October 25; Sunday, November 8; and Sunday, December 6, 2026.
- Venue: El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
- Format: 5v5 flag football for girls and coed teams.
- Divisions: Girls 6U through Adult; coed 6U through 14U, subject to organizer availability.
- Age cutoff: August 1, 2026.
- Entry fee: $400 per team, according to the current official registration listings.
Three Tournament Dates at El Toro High School
Fall Fest — Sunday, October 25
Fall Fest opens the run in Lake Forest. The current organizer listing shows a three-game guarantee and pool-play format, with the registration cutoff listed around October 18–19. Teams should use the event page for the live deadline and official registration button.
View Fall Fest tournament details →
Fall Brawl — Sunday, November 8
Two weeks later, Fall Brawl returns to the same venue. The organizer currently lists registration through November 1, along with the same 5v5 format, three-game guarantee and division structure.
View Fall Brawl tournament details →
Winter Classic — Sunday, December 6
Winter Classic closes the published series schedule. Although it falls in December, the organizer includes it in the Fall 2026 release. The official listing currently shows registration through November 30.
View Winter Classic tournament details →
What Teams Can Expect
The event listings describe 5v5 pool play with a three-game guarantee. Teams may carry six to 12 players and up to two coaches. The organizer says tournament winners receive rings and an invitation to the Showdown Series 5v5 National Championship in May 2027.
For division planning, the current listings show girls brackets from 6U through Adult and coed brackets from 6U through 14U. As with any tournament, teams should confirm that their exact division has enough entries before making travel plans.
Rules and Format
Before registering, coaches and families can review the format context on SoCal Flag’s dedicated guide.
Read the Showdown Series rules guide →
What About Girls 7v7?
Showdown Series’ schedule-release announcement says the organizer also offers girls 7v7 flag football. The three dates above are currently published as 5v5 events, so teams seeking a girls 7v7 tournament should watch the organizer’s future schedule updates rather than assume these dates include 7v7 play.
Plan Your Registration
Registration is currently available through the official links on each SoCal Flag tournament page. Because deadlines and division availability can change, use those pages to confirm the latest organizer information before entering a roster.