NFL FLAG Circuit rolls on to Buffalo and Tennessee this weekend

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After a thrilling opening weekend in Cincinnati, the focus of the Road to Canton for the 2026 NFL FLAG championships shifts to the Northeast and the South this weekend.

Posted By: Curtis Hendershott October 17, 2025

The 2025-2026 NFL FLAG tournament season is officially off to a blazing start! After a thrilling opening weekend in Cincinnati, the focus of the Road to Canton shifts to the Northeast and the South this weekend. The Buffalo Bills Regional and the Tennessee Titans Regional will be played Saturday.

Girls Divisions Dominate Weekend 2

The narrative of the season’s second weekend is the dramatic rise of girls’ flag football. The girls’ divisions will be front and center, constituting the overwhelming majority of the participating teams:

  • The Tennessee Titans Regional will host 18 girls teams across four divisions.
  • The Buffalo Bills Regional will feature 16 girls teams across three divisions.

Combined, girls’ teams make up over three-quarters of the entire field across both events, highlighting the incredible depth and growth of the sport nationwide.

18 Bids on the Line in Buffalo and Tennessee

The pressure is on, with 18 new championship bids set to be earned this Saturday — eight in Buffalo and 10 in Tennessee. Teams in every qualifying division will compete for the ultimate prize, an invite to the NFL FLAG Championships in Canton next July.

Key matchups in the Girls Divisions will feature:

  • In Buffalo: Watch for powerhouses like Athena Select, PFFL, and CT Flag LMX as they battle through the day.
  • In Tennessee: The competition is fierce with top contenders including Florida’s Pirate Bay Krewe and the always-strong TFL Lady Colts.

With the excitement building make sure you download the NEW HSFA FLAG iPhone app. All games can be tracked in real-time on our app!

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Visit NFL FLAG at nflflag.com

About the Author

Curtis Hendershott
A native of Michigan, Coach Curtis Hendershott has been a lifelong sports enthusiast. For the last six years, Curtis has dedicated his life to the rapidly growing world of youth flag football. He is the founder and head of the Macomb Rampage, a youth flag football organization based in Macomb, Michigan. The organization fields competitive 10U and 12U teams that compete year-round in five separate seasons, including both national and regional tournaments. Through this experience, he has developed a deep appreciation for flag football Curtis is now bringing his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm to HSFAFLAG.com. His mission is to amplify the stories of flag football, highlighting its success and showcasing the talent, dedication, and growth within the sport. He plans to feature players, coaches, and organizations at the youth level from both the NFL FLAG and AAU circuits, giving a voice to the individuals shaping the future of this exciting sport.

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