USA FOOTBALL AND WASHINGTON COMMANDERS HOST FREE BLITZ EVENT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
September 17, 2025 – USA Football, in collaboration with the Washington Commanders, is hosting a fun, free community Blitz event on Saturday, September 20 at The Fields at RFK Campus in Washington, D.C. The event will feature exciting non-contact youth football clinics, Commanders special guests, giveaways and various attractions. It’s a fun and engaging way to spend the weekend.
The Blitz will feature a Fan Fest area, complete with inflatables, a DJ, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth and other exciting activities for kids and families. Led by area high school and college coaches, the clinics provide the best coaching for the development of sound and basic football fundamentals. Washington Legends, Major Tuddy, and Command Force will also be on hand throughout the day to cheer on the athletes.
USA Football is football’s National Governing Body responsible for selecting, training and leading Team USA Football for international competitions, including when flag football debuts in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Media are welcome to cover on-site for the hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or interview USA Football representatives about the event in advance by reaching USA Football at media@usafootball.com.
WHO: Local youth football players and families
Washington Legends, Major Tuddy, and Command Force
WHAT: USA Football’s Washington Commanders Blitz
MEDIA: Please RSVP to media@usafootball.com in advance of the event.
On-site media availability is limited to the hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: 401 Oklahoma Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
WHEN: USA Football Blitz – Youth Football Clinic Schedule: Saturday, September 20
10:00 AM Fan Fest Opens
10:30 - 11:30 AM USA Football Clinic (co-ed, ages 5-8)
11:30 - 12:30 PM USA Football Clinic (co-ed, ages 9-12)
12:30 - 1:30 PM USA Football Clinic (co-ed, ages 5-13)
2:00 PM Fan Fest Closes
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.