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Flag football will take center stage during Super Bowl LX week in the San Francisco Bay Area, celebrating the sport’s explosive growth and global reach ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The fast-paced and inclusive sport will be highlighted through a variety of events and activations during Super Bowl week, including a showdown between the sport’s top athletes, youth clinics, fan events and much more. The newest cohort of Global Flag Ambassadors will also be announced.

Flag Football Events During Super Bowl LX Week

Throughout Super Bowl LX week, the Bay Area will host a variety of flag football activations designed to engage fans and communities.

2026 NFL Flag International Championship
Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. PT, Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South — Hall C

• The 2026 NFL Flag International Championship will bring together top under 13 coed teams from 14 countries to compete in a three-day tournament.

NFL Flag Girls High School Showcase Presented by Visa
Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. PT, Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South — Hall C

• Thirty-two seniors from high schools across the country — nominated by NFL clubs and selected from teams ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 — will compete in a matchup mirroring the setup of this year’s Pro Bowl Games. This event will air live during Postseason NFL Countdown on ESPN, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, as part of its Pro Bowl Games pregame show, and streamed on the ESPN App, Disney+, SportsCenter Next's YouTube channel and the NFL’s YouTube channel.

Pro Bowl Games Presented by Verizon
Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. PT, Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South — Hall C

• For the first time, the 2026 Pro Bowl Games powered by Verizon will move to Super Bowl LX Week. The League’s top players will compete in an AFC vs. NFC flag football showdown, previewing the elite athleticism and competition of the sport ahead of its LA28 Olympics debut.
• Coverage of the Pro Bowl Games powered by Verizon will begin on ESPN starting at 6:30 p.m. ET with the flag game at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN, Disney XD and ESPN Deportes.

Toyota Glow Up Classic
Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. PT, Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South — Hall C

• Females in Flag will be spotlighted during this first-of-its-kind, glow-in-the-dark flag football showdown. The Bay Area’s top high school female athletes will compete under UV lights, in glowing jerseys and gear. Team Toyota athletes will serve as mentors.

USA vs. Mexico Flag Football Showcase Presented by Toyota
Thursday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. PT, Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South — Hall C

• The U.S. Men’s National Flag Football Team will take on Mexico’s Men’s National Team in an exhibition match, marking their first meeting since 2023. Both programs are reigning IFAF Americas Continental Co-Champions. The U.S. team, led by USA Football and star quarterback Darrell "Housh" Doucette III, ranks No. 1 in the IFAF World Rankings, while Mexico sits at No. 3. The game will air live on the NFL’s YouTube channel.

Super Bowl LX Flag Football Game on YouTube
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. PT, Flag Fieldhouse at Moscone Center South — Hall C

• Showcasing the NFL’s commitment to growing flag football globally and connecting with fans worldwide, this flag football game will bring together top talent from across sports, music and YouTube. The game will stream exclusively on YouTube.

Global Flag Ambassadors

The newest cohort of Global Flag Ambassadors will also be announced, including a diverse group of athletes that will champion flag football’s growth across domestic and international markets, and promote the sport’s accessibility for all. Leading the charge is Steve Young, Hall of Fame quarterback and San Francisco 49ers icon, whose passion for the game and commitment to youth sports make him an ideal Global Flag Ambassador.

Global Flag Ambassadors will play a key role in promoting the game throughout Super Bowl week. Activations include Vanita Krouch, member of the United States women’s national flag football team, serving as team captain at the NFL Flag Girls High School Showcase. Krouch also participated in the showcase’s selection committee. Global Flag Ambassadors from international markets, such as Diana Flores, Phoebe Schecter, Gabi Bankhardt and Kodie Fuller, will also participate in various League events throughout the week, including Super Bowl Opening Night and the Pro Bowl Games.

This year’s Global Flag Ambassador cohort includes:

• Ashlea Klam, USA Women’s National Team member and international flag football player 
• Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans defensive end
• Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Colts linebacker

Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, with 20 million players worldwide. NFL clubs recently voted to financially support the development and launch of a professional flag football league. In addition, the NCAA recently approved the addition of flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program, an important step in establishing flag as a varsity women’s sport across the NCAA. Flag football is now offered to girls at the high school level in 38 states, and over 100 colleges and universities have women's flag football programs.