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Indiana’s girls flag football program has crossed the 100‑team mark, securing a $10,000 per‑school grant from the Indianapolis Colts and setting the stage for a 2027 sanctioning vote.
Indiana is poised to add girls' flag football to its high school sports roster, a move championed by the Colts and local officials.
Two Indiana‑based NFL FLAG programs, Blue Thunder 317 and Indiana Elite, received a send‑off from the Indianapolis Colts before heading to the championship game at Grand Park Sports Campus.
Over 350 youth teams from around the world have converged on Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, for the NFL Flag Football Championship, a tournament billed as the largest of its kind. Semifinals will be held on Saturday and finals on Sunday, with games streamed on WRTV for those unable to attend.
More than 350 youth flag football teams from around the world have converged on Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus for the NFL Flag Championships, a four‑day event that marks the competition’s first appearance in central Indiana and highlights the sport’s rapid growth.
The inaugural NFL Flag Football Championships began Thursday at Grand Park, featuring over 350 youth teams, a celebrated local artist, and exclusive NFL trophies, with coverage streaming on Disney and ESPN.
The 2026 NFL Flag Football Championships opened in Westfield, Indiana, featuring more than 350 teams, a player headquarters, and a showcase of local art, with coverage on Disney and ESPN.
The NFL's Play Football initiative, launched in the 1990s, has grown into a worldwide youth football movement. The 2026 NFL FLAG Football Championship will feature over 350 teams from 13 countries, showcasing the sport's growth and its potential inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics, with the New England Patriots playing a pivotal role.
Three Pittsburgh-area teams will compete in the NFL FLAG Championships from July 23‑26 at Westfield’s Droplight Grand Park, highlighting the rapid rise of flag football worldwide.
The inaugural All-Indiana Girls Flag Football All-Star Game will feature top high-school athletes, be free to the public, and require NFL OnePass registration.
Indiana’s high school and college standouts are turning heads in the 2026 NBA Summer League, with several prospects earning key roles on summer‑league rosters.
The Indiana Pacers have secured Braden Smith in a trade that involved sending guard Kam Jones and additional assets to the Chicago Bulls, positioning the team for a new chapter as Tyrese Haliburton returns from injury.
Purdue football has added a new verbal commitment that could strengthen its front line for the class of 2027. Chase Clark, a three‑star prospect from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, announced his decision to join the Boilermakers after having been committed to Oklahoma State earlier this month.
Jay Lehr, a revered pitching instructor and mentor, passed away at 58, leaving a profound impact on players from youth leagues to the Major Leagues.
The 12‑and‑under team from Cross Plains defeated its opponents 28‑0 and 22‑12 at Lambeau Field, earning the chance to represent the Green Bay Packers at the national event.
The Green Bay Packers hosted the NFL Flag Football Regional tournament at Titletown, featuring 52 teams from the Midwest across youth and high school girls divisions. Winners will travel to Westfield, Indiana, for the national championships in July.
The Green Bay Packers opened Titletown to a regional NFL Flag Football tournament, featuring youth teams from across the Midwest, with top squads advancing to the national championships in July.
The NFL FLAG Regional Tournament brings together teams from across the Midwest at Green Bay’s iconic Lambeau Field, where winners will earn a spot in the national championship and receive a $5,000 travel grant from the Packers.