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Düsseldorf gave LA28 its first flag football answer
The U.S. men won again, Canada’s women took the crown, and four more teams turned a World Championship weekend into an Olympic breakthrough.
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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.
NON-CONTACT
Safe gameplay with flag-pulling instead of tackling. Lower injury rates while maintaining all the excitement of football.
FASTEST GROWING
It is an international sport with 20M+ players across 100+ countries. Girls' participation grew 105% from 2022–2024.
2028 OLYMPICS
Debuting at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics — a historic milestone for the sport worldwide.
WHY FLAG FOOTBALL?
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
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)
