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CFP partners with iFlag for 2027 national championship weekend flag football

ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

CFP partners with iFlag for 2027 national championship weekend flag football

Summary

The College Football Playoff is scheduled to integrate a flag football showcase into its 2027 national championship weekend. This new tournament is a collaborative effort between the CFP and iFlag. The event will host an open invitational competition for both men's and women's teams. These matches are planned to coincide with the broader national championship weekend festivities. Organizers have structured the tournament as an open invitation, allowing participants to compete alongside the marquee college football event. This inclusion marks a formal addition of flag football to the championship programming.

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Key Details

•The CFP partnered with iFlag for an upcoming flag football showcase.
•The event takes place during the 2027 CFP national championship weekend.
•Men and women will compete in an open invitational tournament.
•The showcase integrates flag football into the existing championship weekend schedule.

Latest Updates

5:11 PMESPN NCAAF — Flag football to be part of 2027 CFP festivities

What they're saying

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The CFP is partnering with iFlag to launch a flag football showcase during the 2027 CFP national championship weekend festivities. Men's and women's teams will compete in an open invitational tournament.
— ESPN NCAAFby Heather Dinich

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