Touchdowns & Triumphs: Women’s European Flag Football Championship Heads to France This September!
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- Apr 8
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Grab your cleats and get ready for an electrifying autumn—because the Women’s European Flag Football Championship is coming to France this September, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and boldest yet. With national pride, elite-level competition, and Olympic dreams on the line, this isn’t just a tournament—it’s a movement.
Flag football is making major waves across the globe, and this championship will not only crown the best team in Europe — it will also serve as a key qualifier for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football is officially set to make its debut. That’s right: history is in the making.
🌍 Who’s In? Meet the Powerhouse Teams of Europe
This year’s championship will feature 16 national teams battling it out for continental glory and Olympic dreams. Here are just a few of the heavy hitters:
France 🇫🇷 (Host Nation): Riding high on home-field energy, the French squad is expected to bring both flair and firepower. Led by IFAF & NFL Flag Football Ambassador Elisa De Santis, France is looking to capitalize on the support of their fans and make a deep run.
Austria 🇦🇹: A perennial powerhouse in European flag football, Austria’s team chemistry and precision passing game make them a serious threat to anyone in their path.
Germany 🇩🇪: Known for their aggressive defense and standout wide receiver Sophie Müller, the Germans are eyeing nothing less than a podium finish.
Italy 🇮🇹: With a dynamic roster and dual-threat star Giulia Romano, Italy’s offensive playbook is as unpredictable as it is explosive.
Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Great Britain 🇬🇧, and Finland 🇫🇮 are also fielding elite squads that are capable of shaking up the standings and surprising the favorites.
🏆 Why It Matters: The Road to the Olympics Starts Here
The 2025 Championship is not just about bragging rights — it's the stepping stone to something much bigger. The top-performing teams in France will secure key positioning and momentum heading into the global qualification cycle for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Olympic debut under the NFL’s global initiative.
This inclusion marks a huge moment for women’s sports, non-contact football, and female athletes who have been pushing boundaries in a sport that blends strategy, speed, and strength.
Event location: Parc Interdépartemental des Sports du Val-de-Marne, à Choisy-le-Roi
Information on tickets will soon be available here.
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