“For 50 years, our region has been known around the globe for our expertise and success in hosting the world’s greatest sporting events, and we’re proud to welcome the NFL Flag Championships to this storied tradition,” said Kalen Jackson, Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer. “The Colts are excited and completely invested in the growth of flag football in Indiana and around the world, so we look forward to working with stakeholders from Westfield, Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus and across the Indianapolis region to make this the best flag tournament to date anywhere.”
“As the nation’s largest and preeminent youth sports campus in the country, we are thrilled to have been selected by the NFL for this world-class event,” explained Greg Stremlaw, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Grand Park Sports & Entertainment. “As the operator of the campus, it has been a key objective of ours to diversify our sport base and we are investing significantly into flag football in multiple ways as part of a multi-faceted flag football vision. One of those objectives was to see the NFL Flag Football Championships make Grand Park home in a multi-year partnership with the NFL.”
“Hamilton County, Indiana, has built a reputation as a destination where champions play, and we are certain that this NFL Flag Championship at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus will be one to remember,” said Hamilton County Tourism President & CEO Karen Radcliff. “Our team looks forward to welcoming these world-class athletes to Hamilton County, thanks to collaborative efforts by our affiliate the Hamilton County Sports Authority and our partners throughout the region.”
“The NFL Flag Championships have truly become the premier global stage for youth football,” said Izell Reese, CEO of RCX Sports. “Each year, the event continues to raise the bar in scale, competition, and overall impact. This year’s championship will bring together more than 350 teams from around the world at a world-class venue. The energy, talent, and international reach we’re seeing are a powerful reflection of the extraordinary momentum behind flag football’s growth. We’re incredibly proud to partner with the NFL to deliver an unforgettable experience for hundreds of young athletes and their families.”