CANTON,
Ohio, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame
Village is thrilled to host the NFL FLAG Championships Presented by
Toyota from July 19-21, 2024. This
event will feature over 2,860 young athletes from regional winning
teams representing all 32 NFL Clubs, as well as six international
teams from Canada, Mexico, Great
Britain, Germany,
China, and Australia.
The pinnacle NFL FLAG tournament will take place at the
state-of-the-art Hall of Fame Village facilities, which include the
ForeverLawn Sports Complex and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in
Canton, Ohio. Each team is
guaranteed to play at least three pool play games and one bracket
game in a single-elimination format. All participating teams are
part of active NFL FLAG leagues, ensuring top-tier competition and
sportsmanship. The events will kick off on Thursday, July 18th, with an "Opening Ceremony"
at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium at 8
pm. This ceremony is open to the public, with gates opening
at 7 pm.
In partnership with ESPN, Disney, and the NFL, fans can enjoy
extensive coverage of the championships. ESPN will broadcast 32
hours of live coverage of the competitive 18U girls' and 15U boys'
tournaments across multiple platforms, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN
Deportes, ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, ESPN YouTube, and NFL on
ESPN YouTube. All games will also be available for streaming on
NFL+. Additionally, ESPN's coverage will include a 30-game showcase
starting with the round of 16 for the 15U boys and 18U girls, along
with additional content highlighting the game of flag football and
its future stars.
The event is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across
the nation and around the world, shining a light on all things
Canton.
"The Hall of Fame Village is proud to host this prestigious
event and looks forward to welcoming players, coaches, families,
and fans to Canton," shared Michael
Crawford, President & CEO of Hall of Fame Resort &
Entertainment Company, the parent Company of Hall of Fame Village.
"This championship event reflects our commitment to promoting youth
sports and providing a platform for young athletes to grow as
athletes and future leaders of our communities."
For more information, fans and guests can download the NFL
OnePass app. This app provides access to all event details, offers
opportunities to participate in various activities, and serves as a
comprehensive guide for NFL events. It also includes information
about the Hall of Fame Village campus and activities in
Stark County, courtesy of Canton's
local visitors bureau, VisitCanton. To view the gameplay schedule
or download the app, please visit hofvillage.com.
About Hall of Fame Village (HOFV):
Hall of Fame
Village, a division of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment
Company, is a 100-acre immersive sports and entertainment
destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in
Canton, Ohio. The Village is
dedicated to making every experience one-of-a-kind for fans
throughout its six venues—Center for Performance, Constellation
Center for Excellence, Fan Engagement Zone, ForeverLawn Sports
Complex, Play-Action Plaza, and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. An
indoor football-themed waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel are also
under construction. For more information, visit
www.HOFVillage.com.
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