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Fiesta Bowl Unveils First D‑I Women’s Flag Football Tournament at ASU in April

The D‑I showcase aims to speed varsity adoption for a sport newly added to the NCAA’s Emerging Sports program.

Overview

  • Fiesta Sports Foundation set April 18–19 for the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic at Arizona State University’s Fields at Dorsey in Tempe.
  • Eight Division I programs received invitations: Arizona State, Alabama State, Charlotte, Florida, Georgia, Grand Canyon, UCF and USC.
  • The two-day event uses a 7‑on‑7 format with three pool games on April 18 followed by a playoff bracket and awards on April 19.
  • Games will be officiated using the NCAA rulebook, and organizers bill the event as a national D‑I showcase to elevate the sport’s profile.
  • Oakley is the presenting sponsor, as the announcement follows women’s flag football entering the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program this month.