LA28
Flag Football at the LA28 Olympics
Flag football makes its Olympic debut at the LA28 Games, bringing the sport to a global stage right here in Southern California. This hub tracks venue context, the men's and women's tournaments, and the youth-to-Olympics pathway for SoCal players.
The Debut
Flag football was added to the Olympic program for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, marking the sport's debut on the world's biggest stage. Both men's and women's tournaments will be contested under international (IFAF) rules.
Why It Matters for SoCal
With the Games in Los Angeles, Southern California sits at the center of the flag football world. The spotlight is accelerating youth participation, girls programs, and college opportunities across the region — the same pathway SoCal Flag tracks every day.
The Pathway
Today's youth and high school players are the Olympic hopefuls of 2028 and beyond. Explore the pathway from local leagues to the Olympic stage.
Olympic details are subject to change as LA28 finalizes venues and schedules. We'll update this page as official information is confirmed.