CANTON, Ohio—Unrivaled Flag, the leader in youth flag football events and competitions in the country, will host the first-ever Gold Jacket Classic, in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at Unrivaled Sports’ ForeverLawn Park in Canton, Ohio. This one-day tournament will include boys’ and girls’ flag football divisions from 6U to 17U.
All teams will compete in a one-day tournament format featuring pool play, playoffs, and championship rounds. Top teams in each division will receive a half-paid bid to the 2026 Youth Flag Football World Championships. The event was designed to coincide with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement Weekend and the official kickoff of the 2025 NFL preseason.
“The Pro Football Hall of Fame is proud to be teaming with Unrivaled to bring another premier flag football event to the region,” says Jim Porter, president and CEO of the Hall. “And for it to coincide with the opening of the 106th NFL season will make it even more special to the young players who can see legends from today’s game and elite Hall of Fame members.”
Each registered athlete will receive a ticket to the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions preseason NFL game, admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a seat at the 2025 Hall of Fame Enshrinement, and a chance to earn a half-paid bid to the 2026 Youth Flag Football World Championships at Disney next February.
