On May 16, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton will host the inaugural Ohio High School Athletic Association Girls Flag Football State Championship, marking a watershed moment for the rapidly growing sport.
Eight elite high schools from across the state have earned their spots in a high‑energy, single‑elimination tournament that will crown a champion in a single day of play.
Pathway to the Championship
The road to this historic event was paved through regional tournaments hosted by the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, with the top four teams from each region advancing to the state final.
The championship is the culmination of a season that now sees 160 high schools fielding girls flag football teams, a testament to the sport’s expanding footprint in Ohio.
Event Details and Broadcast
Gates will open at 11 a.m., and admission will be free for all fans. The tournament will be televised on Spectrum, bringing the excitement to a broader audience.
Quarterfinal action is slated to begin at noon, leading up to a championship finale that promises to showcase the talent and determination of Ohio’s rising female athletes.