Over 10,000 Athletes Are Coming to ESPN’s Wide World of Sports
Later this week, more than 10,000 athletes from around the world will descend on Walt Disney World as the Youth Flag Football World Championships return to ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Presented by Under Armour and organized by Unrivaled Sports, the Youth Flag Football World Championships will span four days and include age groups ranging from 5U to 18U.
Photo: Flag Football World Championships
In total, 1,000 teams will represent seven countries: the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, China, England, and the Bahamas.
The massive turnout makes this year’s event the largest flag football tournament ever—an important milestone for a sport that continues to grow rapidly in popularity.
The Event’s Partners
As previously noted, the 2026 Youth Flag Football World Championships would not be possible without the support of Under Armour and Unrivaled Sports.
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As the presenting sponsor, Under Armour is outfitting every participant in the tournament with on-field gear. According to the company’s Vice President of Team Division, Craig Cummings, the investment is about creating an “athlete-first experience.”
Unrivaled Sports, the nation’s leader in youth sports experiences, delivers best-in-class experiences for young athletes, their families and communities through a diverse set of brands across youth sports venues, properties and programming.
For its part, Unrivaled Sports views the World Championship as the pinnacle of its Unrivaled Flag brand. The organization’s involvement will also bring football legends Drew Brees and Kam Chancellor to the event.
Division 1 Championships Will Be Streamed on ESPN+
Finally, ESPN+ will help showcase the competition by streaming all Division 1 Championship games on both Saturday and Sunday.
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The 2026 Youth Flag Football World Championships will take place from February 19 through February 22 at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
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