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July 20, 2026
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5v5 Sports Lists Three Future SoCal Premier Circuit Flag Football Tournaments
The future SoCal Premier Circuit stops include Golden Coast Challenge and Orange County Flag Open in Costa Mesa, plus VC Coastal Classic in Camarillo.
5v5 Sports has added three future Southern California stops to its SoCal Premier Circuit calendar, giving youth flag football teams a longer runway to plan for late-2026 and 2027 tournament weekends. The circuit page also lists earlier 2026 stops that have already passed. For parents and coaches looking ahead, the future dates are the useful part: Golden Coast Challenge in November, Orange County Flag Open in December and VC Coastal Classic in May 2027. At a Glance Golden Coast Challenge: Event: Nov. 14-15, 2026…
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2026 NFL FLAG Championships Guide: International Teams, Divisions and Fan Schedule
The July 23-26 championship weekend in Westfield brings 350-plus U.S. teams and 12 international teams, with free OnePass…
iFlag San Diego Bowl Lists Sept. 13 Youth Qualifier in Chula Vista
The Sunday youth listing includes boys and girls 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and high school divisions at Chula Vista Elite Athlete…
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NFL FLAG Inland Valley and San Diego List August Summer Classic Tournament
NFL FLAG Inland Valley and San Diego list an August 16 Summer Classic at Madison High School with youth, girls, and high school divisions.
USA Football Summer Series Shows Junior Flag Football Pathway in Los Angeles
USA Football’s Summer Series in Los Angeles brought Select Bowl, Junior International Cup and Stars & States athletes into one national-team development week.
2026 NFL FLAG Championships Fan Registration Is Open: What Parents Need to Know
Fan registration is open for the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships in Westfield, Indiana. Here are the dates, OnePass entry rules, event hours, broadcast notes and…
USA Football Summer Series Brings Global Flag Football to Los Angeles
USA Football’s Summer Series is bringing international youth and national-team flag football to Los Angeles, with 8 countries and more than 1,000 athletes,…
3rd Annual NFL Flag Championships Head to Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana
NFL FLAG’s 2026 championship event will bring 350 girls and boys teams from around the world to Grand Park Sports Campus, with ESPN live coverage returning…
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