Registration Period
January 1 – January 31, 2026
Important Updates for 2026*
Each family is required to volunteer one (1) hour per participant in the league concession stand or be subject to a $25 non-volunteer fee during registration.
Each family is required to participate in the league-sponsored fundraiser
(Details will be shared in February 2026.)
Final COED Divisions
| Age Group | Division | Description |
|---|
| 4–5 | Tots | Introductory level – fun and fundamentals |
| 6–7 | Rookie | Beginner gameplay and skill development |
| 8–9 | Pro | Intermediate level with a focus on teamwork |
| 10–12 | All-Pro | Competitive play with rules-based progression |
| 13–15 | Legend | Advanced skills and leadership development |
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Preseason Events
Combine: Sunday, March 8
Draft Night: Thursday, March 12
Practices Begin: Monday, March 16
Game Schedule
New for 2026:
To allow for 8 regular-season games while remaining off on Easter, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day, each team will play one Friday night game under the lights.
Quarterfinals and Semifinals will be played tournament-style on the same day.
| Week | Date | Event |
| 1 | March 29 | Opening Weekend |
| 2 | April 12 | Regular Season |
| 3 | April 19 | Regular Season |
| 4 | April 26 | Regular Season |
| 5 | May 3 | Regular Season |
| 6 | May 17 | Regular Season |
| 7 | May 31 | Regular Season |
| — | June 7 | Quarterfinals / Semifinals |
| — | June 14 | Super Bowl Championship 🎉 & Coaches Game |
Please note that all dates and formats are subject to minor adjustments based on registration numbers, weather, and field availability. Additional details regarding team assignments, coaching information, and league communications will be shared as we get closer to the season.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to another exciting season of NFL FLAG and can’t wait to see our Lions back on the field!
*Lacey Youth Football & Cheer is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization. We are always looking for volunteers to support our programs. For questions, please contact [email protected]