LA to Host World’s Top Flag Football Players at USA Football’s ‘Summer Series’ June 20-22
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - USA Football, the sport’s National Governing Body responsible for selecting, training and leading the U.S. National Teams for international competition, is bringing a series of elite international events to Los Angeles on June 20-22. USA Football Summer Series, presented by Under Armour, will transform the city into a global stage for the future of flag football ahead of the sport’s highly anticipated Olympic debut in 2028. This will be the largest collection of international teams that USA Football has ever assembled.
Throughout the weekend, three different types of competitions will be held—featuring youth and adult flag football players—all following the International Federation of American Football’s (IFAF) 5-on-5 rules that fans will see at the Olympics. Media are invited to attend for a front-row seat to preview these athletes and experience one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Leading into the competitive weekend, media will also have the opportunity to watch the innovative Turf Tank Line Marking Robot get the fields painted and ready for elite flag football.
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 17 (all times below listed in PT)
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Field Painting: 8 a.m. on Galaxy Fields 5 & 7
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Highlight: Summer Series flag football fields being painted with the Turf Tank Line Marking Robot
Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22 (full schedule online HERE)
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Select Bowl Games: June 20 (9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), June 21 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
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Highlight: June 21 – Championship Matches for the 16U Girls and Boys, 18U Girls and 23U Women (2 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
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Junior International Cup: June 20 (3:30 – 6:30 p.m.), June 21 (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.), June 22 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
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Highlight: June 22 – 15U and 17U U.S. Girls and Boys National Teams Gold Medal Matches (2 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
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International Bowl: June 21 (2 p.m. – 7 p.m.), June 22 (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
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Highlight: June 22 – U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Australia (12 p.m.) and U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Australia (1 p.m.)
WHERE: Championship Field at Dignity Health Sports Park (18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson CA 90746)
VISUALS: Hundreds of athletes representing 10 countries competing across wide open fields, including
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Some of the top U.S. and international flag football players with Olympic hopes representing their countries
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Olympic-style 5-on-5 flag football and international competition previewing LA28
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Elite junior players and rising stars in the sport
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Athletes of all ages engaging in high quality play, showcasing the growth of the game
INTERVIEWS: Interviews are available with
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Scott Hallenbeck, USA Football CEO
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Eric Mayes, USA Football Managing Director, High Performance and National Teams
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Callie Brownson, USA Football Senior Director of High Performance & National Team Operations
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Interviews can also be arranged with participants and coaches
MEDIA CONTACT: USA Football Communications, media@usafootball.com
About USA Football: USA Football is the National Governing Body (NGB) for American Football in the United States and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the international governing body for the sport of American football. USA Football selects, trains and leads Team USA in tackle and flag football disciplines, while delivering world-class football development resources, sport standards and competitive opportunities to empower athletes at every level. USA Football is committed to ensuring every athlete has access to develop and compete in the game through safer, inclusive and innovative pathways. For more information, visit usafootball.com.