Canton, Ohio | July 17 - 20

 

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                              NFL FLAG Team Check-In                              

 

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EVENT DETAILS

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Headed to the 2025 FLAG Championships?


Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your experience, including directions, check-in info, and what to bring.

EVENT INFO AND TIMING

  • Location
    • Hall of Fame Village | 2626 Fulton Dr NW, Canton OH 447418
  • Dates & Times
    • Thursday 7/17: 8AM – 5PM
    • Friday 7/18: 8AM – 6PM
    • Saturday 7/19: 8AM – 5PM
    • Sunday 7/20: 8AM – 12PM

 

GETTING THERE

  • Flights
    • There are two airport options when traveling into Canton, OH: Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and Cleveland Hopkins Int’l Airport.
  • Hotels
    • Unlike NFL FLAG Regional Tournaments, this summer’s NFL FLAG Championships presented by Toyota will NOT be a stay-to-play required event. We are hoping that removing this requirement will give teams more flexibility with their accommodation, due to the limited inventory available in Canton, OH during the tournament time frame.  
      For teams looking to book hotels at a discounted rate, we are still working with our hotel partner TTS to help with individual and larger group bookings. The link below shows first come first serve availability for any teams looking to take advantage of the discounted group blocks we have contracted for this event.  
       
      Please use the link here to browse available inventory:  Group hotel booking 

 

RECOMMENDED TRAVEL ITINERARY

  • Wednesday 7/16:  
    • Check-In for 14u and HS Girls 
    • Recommended travel in day for all other age divisions 
  • Thursday 7/17:  
    • Check-in for all other divisions  
    • 8uRec,10uRec,12uRec may check-in on Thursday, July 17th or Friday July 18th. 
    • Start of pool play for 14u and HS Girls in the morning 
    • Start of pool play for 12u and 14uGirls in evening 
  • Friday 7/18:  
    • Pool play games begin for 8u, 10u, 10uGirls, and 12uGirls 
    • Playoffs for 12u, 14u, 14uG, HS Girls, International 
  • Saturday 7/19: 
    • Playoffs 
    • Begin pool play for 8uRec, 10uRec, 12uRec 
  • Sunday 7/20:  
    • Playoffs and Championship Games for all divisions 

 

For the safety of everyone attending the NFL FLAG Championships, the NFL’s clear bag policy will be in effect. Please read through the following carefully: 

  • Chairs are permitted 

  • Tents will NOT be permitted 

  • No outside food and beverage. Empty water bottles will be allowed in, with refilling stations throughout the complex. 

  • Medical exceptions will be made. 

  • Bags are permitted for participants (coaches and athletes) ONLY  

  • All bags will go through an X-Ray machine 

  • See the full prohibited item list here.

TEAM SCHEDULE:  

Age Division

Check In

Pool Play

Playoffs

Championship

8u

THU PM

FRI AM/PM

SAT/SUN

SUN

8uRec

FRI AM/PM

SAT AM

SUN

SUN

10u

THU PM

FRI AM

SAT/SUN

SUN

10uRec

FRI AM/PM

SAT AM

SUN

SUN

10uGirls

THU PM

FRI AM

SAT/SUN

SUN

12u

THU AM

THU PM

FRI/SAT/SUN

SUN

12uRec

FRI AM/PM

SAT AM

SUN

SUN

12uGirls

THU PM

FRI PM

SAT/SUN

SUN

14u

WED PM

THU AM

FRI/SAT/SUN

SUN

14uGirls

THU AM

THU PM

FRI/SAT/SUN

SUN

HS Girls

WED PM

THU AM

FRI/SAT/SUN

SUN

 

*ALL SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON WEATHER

TEAM CHECK-IN:  

Following the NFL FLAG Dothan Regional on June 7th, we will send a check-in form out to all coaches. Coaches will be able to select the time slot that they believe would work best for their team. Timeslots are given on a first come first serve basis. If the timeslot you have requested is full, we will provide the next best available option. Athletes must be present, as a team, with their coach to be checked in.  

  • 14u and HS Girls will be checking in on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025.  

  • 8uRec, 10uRec, and 12uRec will have the option to check-in on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 or Friday July 18th, 2025. 

  • All other age divisions will be checking in on Thursday, July 17th, 2025. 

  • Anyone who misses their designated timeslot on Thursday, July 17th must check in on Friday, July 18th, prior to their first game.  

  • 12u and 14uGirls must check-in with their team on Thursday, July 17th. Those who miss team check-in will not be able to play per NFL FLAG Rules and Guidelines. 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS:    

For general NFL FLAG and events questions, please contact events@rcxsports.com.     

For coach compliance questions, please email certifycoach@rcxsports.com.     

For Player’s Health Protect website questions/technical issues, please email support@playershealth.com.     

To check your compliance status/renew your background check, please use this link: app.playershealthprotect.com.    

For tournament rules, please email asktheofficial@rcxsports.com  

For roster and athlete age verification, please email admin@nationalsportsid.com or use NSID’s online chat feature HERE.  

    

  

The NFL OnePass will be in effect for the NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota and is mandatory for entrance. Registration is FREE for NFL OnePass. Adults 18+ must register themselves, and each adult can register up to 5 minors. If you or a family member do not have a smart phone, you can register for NFL OnePass on your desktop and print the QR code. NFL OnePass will provide fans with the most up-to-date information and Know Before You Go details

ESPN will return on-site to broadcast and stream the 2025 FLAG Championships for Boys 14u, High School Girls Division, and International division games across the weekend (July 18-20)! For full schedule and details on where and how to watch, please click here.

15u Boys & 18u Girls

WAYS TO WATCH

All Other Divisions

STREAM LIVE GAMES

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INFORMATION

Access to the event is FREE, but NFL OnePass registration is mandatory for entry.  All adults 18+ must register themselves, and each adult can register up to five minors.  Registration can be made by downloading the NFL OnePass app in the app store.

NFL Experience Hours at ForeverLawn Field (all times listed are local ET):

  • Thurs, July 17: 9am—5pm 
  • Fri, July 18: 9am—6pm 
  • Sat, July 19: 9am—4pm 
  • Sun, July 20:  9am—3pm 

The NFL Experience and the majority of games are at ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village located at 2333 17th St NW, Canton, OH 44708

The NFL FLAG Championships presented by Toyota will feature live coverage of over 30 games distributed on linear and digital ESPN, Disney, and NFL Media properties in the U.S. and select international markets. 

To see full schedule and ways to watch, please click here.

NFL Experience is a FREE, family-friendly football festival celebrating the NFL Flag Championships. Fans of all ages will be able to participate in interactive games, take photos at exhibits including The Vince Lombardi Trophy, , watch all award ceremonies, purchase exclusive NFL Flag merch, and more! 

NFL Partners will also be activating in Don Scott Field including : 

Toyota

Proctor & Gamble 

Downy

Oakley 

Jersey Mike’s

NFL Experience is FREE to the public and does not require a ticket, however, each adult fan must register with NFL OnePass, by downloading the NFL OnePass App in the app store or by visiting nfl.com/FLAGaccess.  Adults can register up to 5 minors.  All purchases made at NFL Shop presented by Visa and at concessions are cash-free.  

Please download the NFL OnePass app at nfl.com/onepass for information on the timing and location of events.  

Yes! There are flip scoreboards at every field and there is live scoring in the NFL OnePass app. 

Yes! Pro Football Hall of Famers will be on the Foreverlawn Sports Complex, Hall of Fame Village complex and at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum. They include:

Andre Reed

Anthony Munoz

Drew Pearson

Joe DeLamielleure

LeRoy Butler

Ronde Barber

Each adult needs to register themselves, adults can only register minors (maximum 5 minors)

Email onepass@nfl.com or if on site, visit the NFL OnePass desk near the entrance to the Don Scott Field at ForeverLawn Sports Complex for troubleshooting help.

The QR code is valid all FOUR DAYS of the event. 

Concessions and merchandise will be cashless.

All fans will go through airport level screening for entry and must adhere to our prohibited items list. The NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect.  Fans are also required to register for NFL OnePass.

Security screening in and around the NFL FLAG Championships will be significantly heightened for your safety. All items carried by fans will be carefully inspected and potentially prohibited from entry. The NFL All Clear policy will be in effect.

NFL FLAG Championship is a smoke-free environment. The use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes is prohibited throughout all venues.

Note: Prohibited items and items determined to be inappropriate for entry into the secure perimeter will be the responsibility of the fan and cannot be accepted, stored or checked by the NFL.

Fans are strongly encouraged to refrain from bringing any type of bag to expedite their entry

Clear Bag Policy:

  • Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12". (*NFL Clear Bag Policy* will be in effect)
  • Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5”x6.5” in size with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with a clear plastic bag
  •  Size exceptions will be made for medically necessary items
  • Large bags can be secured at provided lockers, available first come first serve and not guaranteed
  • Strollers and baby carriages will be permitted, subject to screening

Strollers -  Strollers and baby carriages are permitted, however all bags and blankets must be removed and screened by x-ray and will be physically/visually inspected.


Cameras – Small cameras and binoculars will be permitted. Professional grade camera and recording equipment will only be permitted for properly Credentialed media

Reusable Water Bottles – Fans are encouraged to enter with an empty, reusable water bottle for free water filling when inside the perimeter. 

Outside food or beverages are not permitted inside the event. Food and beverage will be available for purchase within the concession areas around the site.  A list of restaurants in the Hall of Fame Village campus are can be found HERE.  These restaurants are outside the secure perimeter but within walking distance.

NFL events are commonly held in inclement weather. Only in the case of extreme weather that threatens public safety will the event potentially be postponed. In the unlikely event that such a situation occurs, information for fans will be pushed out via the NFL OnePass app and announced over the PA system on-site.

NFL OnePass

NFL OnePass is your digital access pass to the 2024 NFL FLAG Championship and provides fans with up to the minute schedules and Know Before You Go details. Fans can download the app in the App Store or on Google Play. Alternatively, fans can register on the website nfl.com/FLAGaccess to receive their QR code. Registration is FREE for NFL OnePass – no purchase necessary.

Please email OnePass@nfl.com for any issues or visit the fan services booth on-site at the entrance to Don Scott Field inside of ForeverLawn Sports Complex.

You must be over the age of 18 to register for NFL OnePass. Fans registering will be required to accept the waiver to complete their registration and participate in interactive games. During registration, adults will have the opportunity to add up to 5 minors. If you forget to add a minor during registration, you do not need to re-register. Your QR code will be scanned multiple times based on the number of minors (up to five) participating in the activity.

If you entered incorrect information during registration, you will have the ability to edit your mobile phone number in the app. Navigate to the “More” section and click on “Edit Profile”. Please note at this time, no other additional information can be updated.

You do not need to re-register. Your NFL OnePass QR code will be scanned multiple times based on the number of minors participating at that activity.

No. Only adults over the age of 18 will have an NFL OnePass QR code. Each adult must have their own QR code.

You may register for NFL OnePass on your desktop and print QR code or onsite at the NFL OnePass Fan Services location, our teammates will guide you through the process.  To register on your desktop, please visit nfl.com/FLAGaccess. For all other methods of registration, fans will receive their NFL OnePass via email.

SECURITY PROTOCOLS

The NFL is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all attendees at the event. Security screening in and around ForeverLawn Sports Complex and Tom Benson Stadium will be significantly heightened at each entrance. All items carried by fans will be carefully inspected and potentially prohibited from entry. The number of guests entering and leaving the premises will be closely monitored for the safety of our fans.

FAMILY FAQ

Yes. Please see one of teammates to be directed to space for nursing privacy. Changing tables are available in public restrooms.

Yes, strollers are allowed, subject to screening. There is a special security check for medically necessary items.

Yes, service animals (dogs, and in some cases, miniature horses trained to perform work/do tasks for a fan because of a disability) and service animals in training are permitted into the NFL FLAG venues and may accompany fans with a disability in all public areas of NFL FLAG events (where other fans are permitted). However, other animals, including household pets and emotional support animals will not be admitted.

The 2024 NFL FLAG Championships are accessible for fans using mobility devices. Notwithstanding, please note that: (i) it is a large venue with great distances between activities and attractions; (ii) it is outdoors and situated in across city streets and pathways; and (iii)some travel is over natural terrain and terrain designed for motor vehicles

Wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and three or four-wheeled scooters are allowed only for use by fans with mobility disabilities. For safety reasons, requests to use of other power-driven, mobility devices will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Powered wheelchairs may also be charged at an Accessibility Center/Fan Services Center. Fans should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.

Accessible portable toilets are available at the ends of each bank of portable toilets throughout ForeverLawn Sports Complex.

Outside food and drink is not allowed inside the event, unless a fan has special medical dietary restriction.

A fan requiring insulin or an EPI pen can bring his or her medically necessary materials and medications provided all medicine has a prescription label with the fans name. Out of concern for the festival staff and volunteers who handle the trash, fans should dispose of medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal located at the medical tent. Guests should not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the event.

NFL Experience will have food vendors that provide special dietary options. Please visit an Accessibility/Fan Services Center for a full list of menu options and further information.

Service animals (dogs, and in some cases, miniature horses trained to perform work/do tasks for a fan because of a disability) and service animals in training are permitted into the NFL FLAG venues and may accompany fans with a disability in all public areas of NFL FLAG events (where other fans are permitted). However, other animals, including household pets and emotional support animals will not be admitted.

NFL FLAG Team Check-In

Following the NFL FLAG Dothan Regional on June 7th, we will send a check-in form out to all coaches. Coaches will be able to select the time slot that they believe would work best for their team. Timeslots are given on a first come first serve basis. If the timeslot you have requested is full, we will provide the next best available option. Athletes must be present, as a team, with their coach to be checked in.  

  • 14u and HS Girls will be checking in on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025.  

  • 8uRec, 10uRec, and 12uRec will have the option to check-in on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 or Friday July 18th, 2025. 

  • All other age divisions will be checking in on Thursday, July 17th, 2025. 

  • Anyone who misses their designated timeslot on Thursday, July 17th must check in on Friday, July 18th, prior to their first game.  

  • 12u and 14uGirls must check-in with their team on Thursday, July 17th. Those who miss team check-in will not be able to play per NFL FLAG Rules and Guidelines. 

 

Game Schedule

 

The schedule will be released 2 to 3 weeks prior to the NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota. For Championship Sunday, these age divisions will play during the following timeslots: 

  • Championship Game Schedule for Sunday 7/20:
    • 8u: Sunday Afternoon
    • 8uRec: Sunday Afternoon
    • 10u: Sunday Afternoon
    • 10uRec: Sunday Afternoon
    • 10uGirls: Sunday Afternoon
    • 12u: Sunday Morning
    • 12uRec: Sunday Afternoon
    • 12uGirls: Sunday Afternoon
    • 14uGirls: Sunday Morning
    • 14u: Sunday Evening
    • HS Girls: Sunday Evening

All games times are subject to change*

 

 

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