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The World Games, overseen by the International World Games Association (IWGA), are considered the second-most significant global sporting event after the Olympics.
The World Games is a pinnacle event with over 100 countries and 4,000 world-class athletes competing for the title of World Games Champion.
The 11-day global multi-sport event is held every four years and highlights over 30 emerging sports, including flag football.
A new chapter in the history of The World Games begins when flag football steps back onto the global stage in Chengdu, China, where the top international women's teams will compete for gold medals.
| DATE | TEAMS | LIVE STREAM |
|---|---|---|
| August 14 (09:00) | Team United States vs Team Canada | |
| August 14 (15:40) | Team United States vs Team Austria | |
| August 15 (14:30) | Team United States vs Team China | |
| August 16 (TBD) | Quarterfinals | |
| August 16 TBD) | Semifinals | |
| August 17 (TBD) | Medal Games |
International Federation of American Football (IFAF) member federations and their sponsored teams qualify in select events, such as the IFAF Flag Football World Championships, to compete in The World Games.
USA Football is the only organization that selects, trains, and leads the U.S. National Teams competing in international competitions, world championships, and the Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USPOC) officially certified USA Football as American football's National Governing Body.
American football has a clear Olympic pathway and a defined path to the highest level of the sport that leads directly through USA Football.
The U.S. National Team leaves it all on the field—it takes dedication, long hours, and sacrifice from everyone.
The Stars and Stripes Fund is dedicated to strengthening the future of Team USA Football by supporting athletes in pursuing their dreams.
Join us to help protect the gold standard and open doors for the next generation of champions.
View results from flag football's debut as an invitational sport at The World Games, featuring men's and women's teams from around the globe.