
Joe Burrow’s Flag Football Crusade: From Los Angeles to Madrid and Beyond
Joe Burrow is reshaping the NFL’s future through flag football, rallying players, league leaders and international partners while eyeing Olympic inclusion.
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Joe Burrow is reshaping the NFL’s future through flag football, rallying players, league leaders and international partners while eyeing Olympic inclusion.

From hotel capacity to climate considerations, the league’s criteria extend far beyond a fresh arena.

The NFL announced plans for two professional flag football leagues, men's and women's, slated for a late spring or early summer 2027 debut, featuring combines, drafts and a pathway to the 2028 Olympic debut.

The NFL announced plans for professional flag football leagues for men and women in 2027, leveraging TMRW Sports and Olympic inclusion to grow the sport’s popularity worldwide.

The league unveiled a nine‑game global slate that begins in Australia, travels through South America, Europe and North America, and culminates in Mexico City, highlighting the NFL’s most ambitious overseas expansion to date.

The league announces a historic expansion with games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Paris and more.