FLAG FOOTBALL
USA FLAGTM
NON-CONTACT GAME TYPE
Experience the excitement of the game – without contact. Flag football is the heart of Non-Contact, and it’s a fun and fast-paced Game Type that can be played at any age and on various field sizes.
Fun / Fast / Fundamentals
In the Football Development Model, flag football and other non-contact Game Types are the first step in the Game Type progression.
Flag is a great way to introduce foundational football skills players will use in all versions of the game like contact, as well as other sports. Some athletes decide to stay in flag forever, while others progress to contact versions of the game. The goal is to set them up for success for wherever their football journey takes them.
USA FLAGTM
NON-CONTACT BRINGS NEW PEOPLE TO FOOTBALL
USA FOOTBALL'S ROLE & THE GROWTH OF THE GAME
USA Football is officially certified by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for American football and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the sport's international governing body. We are excited about flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games and are committed to advancing the sport as proud members of both the USOPC and IFAF by providing best-in-class resources, standards, and experiences for every football family member to pursue and enjoy America’s favorite sport, from youth to elite U.S. National Teams.
ON THE RISE
37%
increase
in youth flag participation since 2015, an increase of more than 470,000 players
Source:
Physical Activity Council Annual Participation Study (2024)
PARENTS SPEND
50-60%
less
money on flag football than baseball, basketball, and soccer as a primary sport
Source:
Aspen Institute Parenting Survey Report (2024)
GIRL POWER
267,000
girls
between the ages of 6-17 played organized flag football in 2024, a 57% increase since 2015
Source:
Physical Activity Council Annual Participation Study (2024)
FOR FLAG FOOTBALL ORGANIZATIONS
TOOLS TO START & SCALE
We're here to help your whole flag football program run smooth with the free resources below.
Keep reading to see what you can unlock when you enroll your organization with USA Football.
IFAF FIVES RULES
Learn more about the rules the U.S. Flag National Teams play by for the World Games and international competition.
USA FLAGTM FIVES
Learn more about 5v5 rules based on IFAF's official flag rules and designed for age-appropriate league or tournament play in the United States.
USA FLAGTM SEVENS
Learn more about 7v7 rules based on IFAF's official flag rules and designed for age-appropriate league or tournament play in the United States.
non-contact Flag football playbooks, equipment & more
GET EVEN MORE TOOLS TO SUCCEED
ENROLLMENT RESOURCES
Everything You Need to Play
Enroll to get tools and insights that make it easy to start playing flag.
From tips on registering your business to playbooks to coach certification and emergency action plans, organizations that enroll with USA Football have everything they need at their fingertips.
FLAG EQUIPMENT
Look good, play good
No flag football experience would be complete without the equipment.
Streamline purchasing and ordering flag football equipment by enrolling.
Enrolled organizations have quick access to receipts and a full dashboard to easily access resources and the equipment store.
TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS
PLAY FLAG FOOTBALL
Where all skill levels can learn, develop, and play flag football.
Explore flag football camps, tournaments, community activities, and more.
Click the button to see how to participate in USA Football tournaments and events.
USA FLAGTM
NON-CONTACT INSIGHTS
CHASE YOUNG
ON HIS FLAG EXPERIENCE
JOE THOMAS
ON FLAG & CONTACT
P.J. FLECK
ON FLAG AS FOOTBALL
FINDING THE RIGHT LEAGUE PARTNER
NON-CONTACT ORGANIZATIONS
As the sport's national governing body, we're here to help you find the right groups to work with to help your organization achieve success. Whether you work with us directly or one of these organizations, you'll find success with Non-Contact.
USA Football helps organizations get resources and tools for this fast growing game type that fits the Football Development Model.
With 1,600 locally operated leagues and over 500,000 youth athletes, NFL FLAG is the only place where flag players wear official NFL gear.
i9 Sports® offers youth flag football leagues in communities across the nation. They offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids 3 and up.
Football 'N' America (FNA) is a non-contact youth co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-10, co-founded by quarterback Drew Brees.
HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN GET STARTED
More ways to play doesn't have to be overwhelming. For help on getting started, contact us.