The NFL hosted its first Flag Continental Series: Europe, a flag football tournament featuring five women’s teams from across Europe on October 7 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Under-14 flag football athletes from Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain and Spain participated in the tournament. In the championship game, Spain faced Austria, securing the title of champion of the inaugural Continental NFL Flag Series tournament with a final score of 13-0.
NFL Flag Continental Series
“We are delighted to host a women’s flag football tournament for the first time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, bringing together young talent from across Europe during the London 2024 matches,” said NFL Vice President of Flag Football Stephanie Kwok. “The development of international football, starting at the grassroots with NFL Flag, is a priority for us globally, and it has been fantastic to see these athletes compete today. Congratulations to all the teams for their performances, and to our champions, the of Spain”.
Team Spain included a mix of players from both Madrid and Barcelona, identified by the Chicago Bears and the Spanish American Football Federation (FEFA). The Bears are part of the NFL Global Markets Program, which allows NFL teams to have marketing rights in territories outside the US to continue growing fans around the world.
Flag football will be at the Games
Flag football will be officially included in the program of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, led by the efforts of the International Flag Football Federation (IFAF) and supported by the NFL.
The NFL Flag Continental Series: Europe at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium reinforced the NFL’s commitment to promoting youth sports and inclusion, providing an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
NFL Flag Continental Series
The tournament took place a day later at the start of the NFL’s London 2024 games, on Sunday, October 6, where the Minnesota Vikings faced the New York Jets in a vibrant game.
The excitement continues this weekend, when the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13.
