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NFL Flag Championships Draw Record 14.3 Million Viewers, Teams From 13 Countries
The 2026 event in Westfield, Indiana, drew 14.3 million unique viewers and featured more than 350 youth teams from 13 countries.
Mya Smith's Clutch Score Puts NFL FLAG on the National Map
Her game-tying play at the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships — broadcast on ESPN and NFL Network — shows exactly why the NFL is betting big on youth football.
Ocala Bucs Win 14U Flag Championship — And the NFL's $20M Bet Is Paying Off
Florida's Ocala Bucs went 12-0 and dismantled the Dallas Longhorns 28-14 for the NFLFLAG national title, validating the NFL's push to own youth football.
NFL FLAG Championships Put Youth Football on National Stage
The Oakley All-Tournament Team spotlights top young talent as the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships air on ESPN and NFL Network, reflecting the league's long-term bet on grassroots growth.
Streaming Platforms Reshape Youth Recruiting — The Multi-Billion Dollar Business of Finding Talent
Digital scouting tools are democratizing access for athletes and expanding the prospect pool for college programs, fundamentally altering how future stars are discovered.