Play Flag Football
Fast-paced, competitive, and growing every year, flag football is a cornerstone of the NIRSA Championship Series.
With support from leading ambassadors like NFL Flag, this sport continues to create premier opportunities for student-athletes, student officials, and volunteers across the country.
Competition Pathways
Rise to the top of the competition
Regional Championships
Join the regional competition as NIRSA Championship Series regional flag football tournaments bring the action to your area—where teams battle for bragging rights and the chance to earn their bid to the National Championships.
NIRSA Club Flag League
Represent your campus and compete on the national stage through a growing network of collegiate club flag football programs.
View Upcoming Events
See what’s happening in your area.
Upcoming
What’s coming up in NIRSA Flag Football
NIRSA Flag Football Championships
Round Rock Sports Complex
January 5-7, 2027 • Round Rock, Texas
News
The Latest in NIRSA Flag Football
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The NIRSA Flag Football National Championships are so big, we are heading to Texas
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How one student is helping shape the future of women’s flag football
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Anticipation is building for the new NIRSA Club Flag league, in partnership with the NFL
Additional News
A new football title chase lies ahead as women’s flag football closes in on NCAA championship status
AP News — August 4, 2026
NIRSA Launches New Women’s Club Flag Football League Backed by NFL
NFL.com — May 14, 2026
Get Involved
Tournament administrators, host sites, volunteers, and staff all have a role to play in making NIRSA Championship Series tournaments memorable.
Consider volunteering to grow your skills and advance your career in campus recreation.
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Flag Football National Tournament Volunteer
Status: Deadline ExtendedHelp deliver a premier championship experience at this year’s NIRSA Flag Football National Tournament.
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Flag Football Regional Tournament Volunteer
Status: Deadline ExtendedHelp deliver a premier championship experience at one (or more) of the 2027 NIRSA Flag Football Regional Tournaments.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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Flag & Touch Football Rules Book Dedication Nominations
Status: OpenYear in and year out, the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual is one of the Association’s most popular publications. This book has become the standard for campus recreation programs across North America, and beyond. Currently in its…
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – University of Maryland
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual
First published in 1983 and now in its 22nd Edition (2025), the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual offers a clear, consistent framework for gameplay and officiating.
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