How flag football is key to the NFL’s plans to further global reach
Summary
The NFL is promoting flag football globally as a new, faster, non-contact version of American football. This sport is part of the first Olympic qualifier held in Dusseldorf, Germany, and the NFL aims to turn fans into players and grow football worldwide.Key Facts
- The Flag Football World Championships in Dusseldorf are the first Olympic qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- The game is five-on-five, non-contact, and focuses on speed and agility instead of physical hits.
- More than 300 players from 18 countries are competing in these qualifiers.
- NFL logos and branding are prominently displayed at the event and city venues.
- The International Federation of American Football organizes the qualifiers and works closely with the NFL.
- The top two men's and women's teams will qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
- There are already NFL-supported flag football classes in schools across Europe and Australia.
- The NFL plans to host more international games, with a record nine games scheduled this season, to grow global interest.
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