Flag Football
ONTARIO ELITE FLAG LEAGUE
Launching in September 2025. LEARN MORE HERE
Adult Flag Circuit
The Adult Flag Circuit is set to return for Winter 2026. Dates are now available on playflagontario.ca.
Oshawa – Feb 14 | London – Mar 14 | Guelph – June 13-14. 
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FLAG FOOTBALL ACROSS THE PROVINCE
Flag Football In Ontario
Flag football is rapidly growing in Ontario, with programming at the grassroots, regional, provincial, and collegiate level. Flag football is for everyone and as an Olympic Sport in the 5v5 game, the opportunities are endless!
Learn more about Flag Football in the Olympics and its history here.
Flag in schools - NFL CANADA
The NFL FLAG In-Schools Program aims to increase physical activity of youth by providing flag football resources to underserved communities. These resources can be used in physical education classes, at recess, for intramurals, and in tournaments.
With this initiative, Football Ontario and NFL Canada hope to introduce more young athletes and fans to the game of football, in an accessible, fun, fast-paced and inclusive format. The ultimate goal of this process is to create more opportunities and long-lasting programs at schools across the province.
2026 SUBMISSIONS ARE COMING SOON!
Age Categories & Divisions
Provincial & National Age Categories
U12 Mixed (2014/2015) **Provincials Only
Divisions
Football Canada offers an Elite (provincial teams only) and Elite Club or Open Club divisions
Football Ontario offers Team Ontario (provincial team) and Open Club divisions in provincial events.
Flag Membership in Ontario may offer more age groups and divisions that are provided at the National and Provincial levels. Please review membership programming for information.
Adult Flag Circuit Presented by the Detroit Lions
Football Ontario partnered with the Detroit Lions are committed to expanding flag football across the province. This collaboration provides athletes with unique opportunities to connect with the National Football League (NFL) and the Detroit Lions, reinforcing the club’s dedication to growing the sport and fostering stronger community engagement.
The Adult Flag Football Circuit, open to both Canadian and U.S. collegiate programs and community competitive teams, features divisions for adult men and women at the highest level of competition.
Visit playflagontario.ca
Sign up for the Detroit Lions Canada email list here
Get your official Detroit Lions merchandise on NFL Shop
Ontario Elite Flag (OEF)
The newly developed Ontario Elite Flag League features divisions across Ontario that hosts club teams in a league competition format. Usually taking place in the fall, this league will host various divisions across Ontario.
Two styles of play will be offered – 5v5 Flag and 7v7 Flag.
Currently, the South Eastern Divisions hosted by the Burlington Stampeders launches Fall 2025.
Learn more about the league here!
Collegiate flag is growing!
The Ontario Women’s Intercollegiate Football Association (OWIFA) consists of over 500 athletes and 70+ coaches that participate in women’s flag football programs at 15 institutions across Ontario.
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ROAD TO ELITE & CLUB NATIONALS
A pathway for men and women from ages 10-18+ in 5v5 Flag Football aligned with Football Canada.
OPTION 1: Club/Association ———-> Open Provincials ————-> Club Nationals ————> Team Canada Identification
OPTION 2: Individual Athletes ———-> Team Ontario ————-> Elite Nationals ————> Team Canada Identification
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR CLUB NATIONALS?
– Must be a member of Football Ontario either through your association or individual team registration by signing up all players and coaches into the National Registry.
– Must attend Club Provincials to qualify and earn a seed in Club Nationals.
Youth
High Performance
The Flag High-Performance Season includes U14,U16, U18, and U19 Men/Boys and Women/Girls Flag teams for a total of 8 Team Ontario Flag teams.
The Identification and Selection process will consist of three phases that take place from September-April and lead to the selections of the teams that will participate in the Football Canada Elite Flag National Championships hosted each year.
HAMILTON REGISTRATION – SEPTEMBER 14 @ HAMILTON STADIUM
Girls 2:00PM – 4:00PM | Boys 4:00PM-6:00PM **arrive at least 30 minutes prior
Meet the Coaches!
Read their bios –> Men’s Staff and Women’s Staff
OPPORTUNITIES
Membership
Membership Registration & Insurance
Policies
Events
Looking to host provincial-wide tournaments in flag football. Coming soon, members will have the opportunity to sanction their events as either recreational or competitive.
Like the events listed below? Register or find tournaments, clinics, or leagues hosted by Football Ontario!
Adult Flag Circuit presented by The Detroit Lions
Football Ontario partnered with the Detroit Lions are committed to expanding flag football across the province. This collaboration provides athletes with unique opportunities to connect with the National Football League (NFL) and the Detroit Lions, reinforcing the club’s dedication to growing the sport and fostering stronger community engagement.
The Adult Flag Football Circuit, open to both Canadian and U.S. collegiate programs and community competitive teams, features divisions for adult men and women at the highest level of competition.
Visit playflagontario.ca
Sign up for the Detroit Lions Canada email list here
Get your official Detroit Lions merchandise on NFL Shop
Collegiate Flag Provincials presented by the Detroit Lions - April 3-4th, 2026
Visit playflagontario.ca for all event information.
Location: Peterborough, ON
Elite Nationals - May 15th - 17th, 2026
Location: Queen’s University
Football Canada is excited to announce the 2026 Football Canada Elite Flag Nationals as a part of the 2026 Football Canada Flag Championship Series. The Elite Flag Nationals will play host to the elite provincial teams from across Canada.
Please contact your provincial football organization about Provincial Team opportunities.
The event is open to spectators and fans.
High School Flag Provincials - June 2nd, 2026
Location: McMaster University
Football Ontario is excited to host High School 5v5 Flag Provincials for women’s and girls’ teams across Ontario. This is the second year of the event, and hosted at McMaster University.
Registration is first-come first-serve with preference for at least 3 high schools represented from each secondary athletic association.
Flag Football Provincial Championship - July 18th - 29th, 2026
REGISTER TODAY | EVENT PACKAGE
Location
- Heritage Green Park, Hamilton ON
Football Ontario is excited to announce the 2026 Football Ontario Club Flag Provincial Championships powered by UA Flag Canada. The event will be held over the July 18-19th weekend.
The Football Ontario Club Flag Provincial Championships powered by UA Flag Canada will be held in Hamilton, ON.
Club Nationals - July 31st - August 2nd, 2026
VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE (STILL BEING UPDATED)
Location: Millennium Park, Ottawa ON
Football Canada is excited to announce the 2026 Football Canada Club Flag Nationals as a part of the 2026 Football Canada Flag Championship Series. The Club Flag Nationals will be over the course of a single weekend.
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Attend a Provincial tournament
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Attend a Provincial tournament and place in a top 1, 2, or 3 spot
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Open registration for club teams from a province
Ontario Summer Games - July 31st to August 1st, 2026
Teams qualify for this event by attending Club Provincials at the U17 age division the year before the games. Teams must finish first in their respective regions: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, GTA East, and GTA West. This is determined at the end of the tournament.
Location: Waterloo, ON – includes meals and overnight stay for qualifying teams.
Football Ontario is proud to announce a partnership agreement with the UA Flag program to help build and grow non-contact football within the province. The organization is focused on providing as many opportunities for participants as possible and realizes the untapped growth potential that is non-contact football.
UA Flag Canada is a well-respected organization within the sporting community that believes in the community as the ultimate team. They are an organization that sets high standards, implements strong programming and strategies and aspires to drive change. These standards and values align perfectly with Football Ontario’s Mission and Vision.
UA Flag Canada program currently the fastest-growing National Youth Flag Football League and has a proven system and tools to launch, grow and scale flag football leagues at speed in local communities.
