Play For A Purpose.
We started working with Game On Cancer, an initiative between Henry Ford Health Care and the Detroit Lions to raise funds to help tackle the financial toxicity that families may experience after a cancer diagnosis by funding patient expenses such as: transportation, groceries, housing costs, prescriptions and medical supplies, co-pays, insurance and so much more. Started in 2014, over $200,000 has been raised through flag football events to help provide a platform for ground breaking research, please help us continue the momentum by participating in this amazing experience.
K-5th
Grades
Boys & Girls
Divisions
3+
Guaranteed Games
Michigan, USA
Location
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Everything You Need To Know To Have An Amazing Time!
This is a one-day tournament where all teams will compete in a three game round robin schedule. Based off of record, the teams in the top half of each division will advance into a single elimination playoff.
COED DIVISIONS
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1st Grade and Younger
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2nd Grade and Younger
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3rd Grade and Younger
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4th Grade and Younger
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5th Grade and Younger
ALL GIRL DIVISIONS
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3rd Grade and Younger
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5th Grade and Younger
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7th Grade and Younger
A minimum of 4 teams is required per division.
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The address to the stadium is 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Park in the Crisler Center parking lot off of Stadium Blvd. and Kipke Drive.
Enter the stadium through the EAST gate. There will be a $5 gate fee per person to get into the stadium. Coaches and players will not be charged this fee to enter the stadium. Children under the age of 5 are free.
All division winners will receive a 1/2 PAID BID into the 2026 MIDWEST REGIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS this Fall. In addition, every division champion will receive Champion Rings.
RULES AND REGULATIONS AT FORD FIELD:
1. Spectators can view the games from section 102 through 110, these will be the only sections available during the tournament.
2. Hydration stations will be provided for participating teams.
3. You will be allowed to bring bags/purses into the facility
RULES OF THE GAME:We will use a modified verision of the NFL FLAG 5v5 rule book. Due to the time restrictions of this event, certain rule modifications will be in place for this tournament.
Please note the following:
- Games are played with two 12 minute halves.
- There will be no halftime. Teams will immediately switch direction for the second half.
- Each team will receive ONE 30 second time out per GAME.
- The clock WILL NOT stop in the final minute of the second half.
- Both halves will use a running clock. Use your timeout wisely!
- There will be no overtime in round robin play.
- There is no fourth down option rule.
- Interceptions may be returned – EXCEPT on an extra point attempt.
- There is no “Replay of Down” rule in the K/1 Division.
- All games are played on a two way field.
- NFL flag football jerseys or light and dark shirts or jerseys are required.
- All coaches must be off the field prior to the snap of the ball. EXCEPTION: K/1 Division, offensive coaches may remain on the field as long as they are out of the way of play.
In bracket play, Sudden Death overtime format will be used:
o A coin toss determines possession.
o The ball will be spotted at the 5 yard line. Teams will be driving towards midfield.
o Each team will receive two plays to go as far as they can.
o The team that gains the most yards, wins.
o If tied after Sudden Death, the process will be repeated.
o Interceptions cannot be returned in overtime.
o If there is an interception on a team’s first attempt, this will result in 0 yards total for that team, they will not get a 2nd attempt.
o If there is an interception on a team’s second attempt, this will result in 0 yards for that attempt, but the team’s yardage on their 1st attempt will still count.A $1,000 donation will be required per team to participate in this event.
You may RESERVE A SPOT in the tournament prior to the deadline date with a $250 NON REFUNDABLE donation. The remaining $750 will be due on our deadline date.
An additional processing fee will be assessed at check out. Sponsorship opportunities are available to assist you with raising this fee.
HAVE YOUR TEAM ENTRY FEE SPONSORED:We have created a team sponsorship package to help you solicit a sponsor to assist you with paying for this entry fee. Team sponsorship opportunities vary from $500 to $5,000.
The deadline date to sign up for this event is April 26, 2026 or when a division fills up (whatever comes first). This is a first come, first-served tournament. We are expecting this event to sell out rather quickly.
Information coming soon!