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The National Football League is leveraging flag football to grow globally, hosting an Olympic qualifier in Dusseldorf, partnering with schools, Nike and DAZN, and creating pathways for athletes worldwide.
The sport is moving closer to full championship recognition, driven by unprecedented participation and institutional support.
Two Nevada State University players and their offensive coordinator are set to compete in the International Federation of American Football World Championship in Germany, showcasing the growth of women’s flag football.
The Cleveland Browns have teamed up with Italy's American football federation to grow the sport in Europe, highlight recent triumphs, and support Italy's national teams on their path to the 2028 Olympic Games.
Brendan Donohue, a veteran NBA executive, has been named President of TMRW Sports' flag football division, overseeing a league backed by the NFL, set to launch before the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The league will debut in a single city, featuring a temporary structure, and will be overseen by TMRW Sports, which has secured ties with the International Federation of American Football and a US women's national team ambassador.
Aysia Jones‑Robinson, a junior quarterback from Germantown, Maryland, has been selected for the prestigious U.S. Army Bowl, a showcase that highlights the growing pathway for girls in the sport.
Four‑year veteran Laneah Bryan, a standout from El Paso, has been named to the United States roster for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, where she hopes to build on past successes and inspire her hometown.
Former NFL defensive back Izell Reese has turned his post‑playing career into a catalyst for flag football’s explosive growth, guiding RCX Sports to oversee the NFL FLAG brand and steering a multi‑billion‑dollar push that now reaches millions of young athletes across the United States.
Laneah Bryan, a standout athlete from El Paso, has been selected for the U.S. Women’s National Team that will compete in the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, an event that precedes the sport’s Olympic debut in 2028.
A Madrid-born athlete with an impressive international résumé will join the University of Texas at Arlington’s inaugural flag football program after receiving a global scholarship.
The International Federation of American Football has teamed with TMRW Sports to accelerate flag football worldwide, forging a pathway that includes a professional league, expanded youth participation and a shot at Olympic inclusion for the 2028 Games.
A blackout at Ford Field forced the postponement of the Michigan girls high school flag football championship, a tournament that highlights the sport’s rapid growth and its push for state‑sanctioned status.
Aaron Rodgers pledges support to USA Football, amplifying flag football’s momentum toward Olympic inclusion while remaining committed to his final NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
DAZN’s latest agreement makes flag football free to watch worldwide, covering major tournaments and the road to the 2028 Olympics.
The Israeli men’s flag football team is preparing for the 2026 IFAF World Championship in Düsseldorf, aiming to earn one of three slots that could launch the sport into the 2028 Los Angeles Games, while navigating geopolitical tensions and rallying support through a $100,000 fundraising drive.
Lauren Tanner founded the university’s inaugural women’s flag football group, assembled a roster of 29 players, and now aims to elevate the sport to NCAA status while capitalizing on the rapid rise of flag football nationwide.
DAZN’s new multi‑year deal grants it worldwide broadcast rights to IFAF flag football events, making them free to view in over 200 markets and positioning the sport for its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028.
An 18‑year‑old from Manatee County, Florida, Maddie Baehr has been selected for Ireland’s women’s national flag football squad, chasing a dream of Olympic gold as the sport makes its debut at the Los Angeles Games.
Maddie Baehr, an 18‑year‑old Braden River High graduate, has been selected for Ireland’s women’s national flag football team, blending her soccer roots with a new pursuit that could lead to Olympic competition in 2028.
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact has recommended elevating women's flag football to a championship sport across all divisions, a decision that could see the game officially recognized as early as spring 2028.
The rapid rise of flag football is evident in new NCAA recognition, Olympic inclusion plans, expanding high school programs and growing safety concerns that are reshaping youth sports.