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Let's enjoy flag football together as it heads to the 2028 Olympics!

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WHAT IS FLAG FOOTBALL?

Fast-paced, non-contact American football that emphasizes speed, strategy, and skill. Defenders pull a flag instead of tackling.

Flag football players in action

NON-CONTACT

Safe gameplay with flag-pulling instead of tackling. Lower injury rates while maintaining all the excitement of football.

Flag football players celebrating

FASTEST GROWING

It is an international sport with 20M+ players across 100+ countries. Girls' participation grew 105% from 2022–2024.

Competitive flag football

2028 OLYMPICS

Debuting at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics — a historic milestone for the sport worldwide.

Youth flag football runner having a flag pulled
Youth flag football players running on the sideline
Adult men's flag football player cutting away from a defender
Youth flag football receiver jumping for a catch
Flag football receiver tracking a pass before the catch

WHY FLAG FOOTBALL?

Youth flag football players jumping for a catch

FOR EVERYONE

  • ✓Safe for everyone — men, women, kids to seniors
  • ✓Mental strategy matters as much as physical ability
  • ✓Use your strengths — throw, run, jump, or pull flags
  • ✓Minimal equipment needed
Flag football flags

MAJOR ORGANIZATIONS

  • ✓NFL FLAG — Official youth league (500K+ athletes)
  • ✓IFAF — International Federation (75+ nations)
  • ✓USA Football — National governing body
  • ✓NFHS — High school sanctioned sport (2025)
Flag football action

READY TO PLAY?

Explore training videos, learn the rules, and find equipment to start playing today.