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Are You The One To Beat?
Prove it in Olympic-Inspired play at USA Football's Flag Championship - The One.
Prove it in Olympic-Inspired play at USA Football's Flag Championship - The One.
The One Flag Championship is the tournament where youth and adult teams can prove they’re the ones to beat and get scouted for a U.S. National Team.
Learn more about the Road to The One, watch the replays, and see the list of division winners from this year's 2024 event below!
Congratulations to all the teams that came out and gave it their all on the field at The One. The teams below proved that they are The Ones to beat.
Qualifiers are hosted by USA Football and there will be multiple ones throughout the country for you and your squad to compete at. Get ready to show up and show out!
BENEFITS OF COMPETING IN A QUALIFIER
Sanctioned Tournaments are run by independent operators or leagues across the country. Look for USA Football’s Sanctioned Tournament Seal when picking tournaments to help you earn a spot at The One!
BENEFITS OF COMPETING IN SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS
The One Flag Championship 2024
The One Flag Championship was July 12-14, 2024 at Dignity Health Sports Park (18400 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA. 90746).
No. Teams needed to qualify along the Road to The One.
A team had to win their division at a USA Football Qualifier or earn enough points by competing in USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments and/or USA Footnall Qualifiers.
Teams that won their division at a USA Football Qualifier received a FREE bid to The One in 2024. The registration fee for teams that earned at large bids was $500 (subject to change) per team in 2024.
Youth
Boys: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U
Girls: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
Adult
Men
Women
January 1, 2024.
Youth & Adult
Coaches: 2
Players: 12
No. A player could not be on more than one roster for The One in 2024.
Players needed to either have Age Verification through USA Football Member Age Verification or Non-Member Age Verification. Learn more.
Non-Member Age Verification cost was $5, and Express Age Verification cost was $10.
Age Verification is included with a USA Football Membership for no additional cost unless you need to Express Age Verification (2-3 Business Day Turnaround). Express Age Verification for Members will cost $5, a 50% off the Non-Member Express price.
USA Football Membership includes discounts and resources, such as Age Verification, a Welcome Gift, Digital Resources, National Team eligibility, Sanctioned Tournament eligibility, Accident Insurance and more!
The format was 3 pool play games and then it went to single elimination. Each team was guaranteed 4 games.
The One USA FLAG™ 5's Rulebook
10U-12U: USA Football Junior Football
14U-18U: USA Football Youth Football
Men: GST
Women: USA Football Youth Football (TDY)
USA Football flag belts (pop socket)
Yes, USA Football had scouting for the 2025 U.S. National Teams and the 2025 USA Football Select Teams (part of the National Team Development program) at The One in 2024. All age divisions were scouted.
Division winners received a team trophy and each player received a championship ring. MVPs received a special award.
Sports Thread
The schedule was released the week before The One in 2024.
There was an admission fee for spectators who attended The One in 2024. Tickets could be purchased online and on-site at the event.
The Junior International Cup and Select Bowl was held July 9-12, 2024, and the finals were on July 12, 2024.
During The One in 2024, there was a Fan Experience that hosted fun activities for all, an award ceromony, and brand activations from BreakAway, LA Rams, Riddell, Oakley, Under Armour, and USA Football.
Yes there were hotel accommodation options available for spectators who attended The One in 2024 and this information was released prior to the event.
USA Football did not provide transportation for spectators that attended The One in 2024.
Teams checked-in on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Galaxy Park. Timing for check-in was sent to all participating teams prior to the event.
Yes, on-site concessions were available at The One in 2024.
Yes, parking was available at The One. View Parking Map for Dignity Health Sports Park.