The 2025-2026 NFL FLAG Regional Tournament season is officially underway, and its first set of champions have been crowned, immediately setting the tone for a competitive year. Despite a limited field, the tournament was packed with top-tier talent securing their coveted early-season bids to the NFL FLAG Championships in Canton.
Related: Road to Canton — Fall Regional Schedule
For those who didn’t qualify, the season is far from over. Teams will have up to 5 more chances to punch their tickets at subsequent “closed border” regional events throughout the season.
Coed Division Highlights: Reigning Champs Make a HUGE Statement
The Coed divisions delivered thrilling action, with a major storyline emerging from the 10U division.
The most anticipated games came from the 10U Coed division, where the reigning 2024/2025 NFL Flag 8U champions, the Toledo Dirty Birdz, moved up and made a definitive statement. They delivered a dominating performance, running the table to claim the championship and letting the FLAG world know they are ready to compete at the next age group.
10U Coed – Toledo Dirty Birdz
Other Coed champions who secured their bids to Canton:
8U Coed – Cal Select
12U Coed – AFFL Wolves
14U Coed– HFF
Girls Division Showdown: KC Heat Triumphs in Key Matchup
The Girls divisions were equally competitive, providing several high-stakes matchups.
The marquee matchup of the entire Girls division came from the 14U group. KC Heat rose to the occasion, earning a crucial double-victory over the very talented Conquer Chargers. The Chargers, fielding their younger 13U team this season, were edged out in both their group play meeting and the intense Championship final.
Other champions from the Girls division:
