Road to the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships kicks off with Fall Series

32 Clubs, 32 Tournaments

The 2025/26 NFL Flag tournament season is just about here, and the path to the championship title is a competitive sprint from the very start. The journey to the 2025/26 NFL Flag Championships in Canton, Ohio, begins on October 12 with a series of 14 high-stakes tournaments in the fall, presented by Toyota.

The Fall Series, a key part of a larger 32-tournament circuit (one for each NFL team) will feature competitions stretching from October 12 to December 6. The action kicks off in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the Cincinnati Bengals Super Regional, an “open border” tournament where the best teams from across the country will converge to compete, setting the stage for what is expected to be a season filled with top-tier talent.

The 2025/26 NFL Flag tournament season is officially underway, and the path to the championship title is a competitive sprint from the very start.

While the remaining 13 fall tournaments in the series are not open-border, they are sure to provide the same level of intense competition. The winning teams from each regional tournament don’t just earn a spot in the finals; they earn the honor of representing a specific NFL team at the championship event.

The tournament features a diverse range of age groups, including:

  • Coed 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U
  • Girls 10U, 12U, 14U, and High School divisions

Each divisional champion will go on to represent one of the 32 NFL clubs, ensuring a level of competition and prestige that is unique to this tournament.

For teams that don’t qualify in the fall, there will be plenty of opportunities to come, with 18 more tournaments planned for the spring season. The expanded tournament schedule reflects the growing popularity of flag football, especially as the sport gains a global spotlight ahead of its debut in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The complete schedule for the Fall Series is below. All team and player sign-ups are handled through National Sports ID (NSID). The registration deadlines for each event are available on the nflflag.com/events page, so be sure to check the dates (below) to ensure your team is ready to compete.

NFL FLAG Tournament Schedule:

Click on each team (below) for registration information

  • Bengals – Cincinnati, Ohio  |  October 12, 2025
  • Titans Franklin, Tennessee  |  October 18, 2025
  • Bills – Elma, New York  |  October 18, 2025
  • Bears – Rockford, Illinois  |  Octoer 25, 2025
  • JetsClifton, New Jersey  |  October 26, 2025
  • Raiders – Henderson, Nevada  |  October 26, 2025
  • Commanders – Washington, DC  |  November 1, 2025
  • Saints – Metairie, Louisiana  |  November 1, 2025
  • Colts – Westfield, Indiana  |  November 1, 2025
  • Patriots – Tauton, Massachusetts  |  November 8, 2025
  • Cowboys – Frisco, Texas  |  November 9, 2025
  • Buccaneers – Apollo,, Florida  |  November 23, 2025
  • Chargers – Irvine, California  |  November 23, 2025
  • Texans – Spring, Texas  |  December 6, 2025

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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.