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Women's Flag Finals Weekend

Dates: May 18-20, 2023

COMPETING TEAMS

NAIA:

• Cottey College

• Kansas Wesleyan University

• Keiser University

• Midland University

• Ottawa University

• St. Thomas University

• Thomas University

• Warner University

• Webber International University

• Campbellsville University

• Reinhardt University

NJCAA:

• Hesston College

• Florida Gateway College

• Fort Scott Community College

BRACKET PLAY

Date: Thursday, May 18

Field Locations: Franklin Gateway Sports Complex, 1034 Franklin Gateway SE, Marietta, GA 30067

Time: 8:45am-5:15pm

Schedule: Coming Soon!

Gate Entry: Franklin Gateway Sports Complex is a public facility located in Marietta. There is no gate entry required for this location. Please note, this location is entirely outdoors.

Parking: Complimentary parking will be available in the lots surrounding the complex.

Spectators and Fans: The Women's Flag Finals are open and FREE to the general public. Please be advised, because this is a public complex, we recommend you bring your own seating, food and beverages.

BRACKET PLAY

Date: Friday, May 19

Field Locations: Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Times: Home Depot Backyard – 9:00am-4:00pm

Mercedes-Benz Stadium – 9:00am-4:00pm

Schedule: Coming Soon!

Gate Entry: For all attending the Women's Flag Finals, please use Gate 1 to enter the stadium.

Parking: Parking will be available in the lots surrounding the stadium. To find and purchase your parking ahead of time please visit here.

Spectators and Fans: The Women's Flag Finals are open and FREE to the general public. This is a non-ticketed event. Please be advised, to enter the stadium, you will be screened by security. There is no clear bag policy in effect, but to ensure a quick entry inside of the Home Depot Backyard and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, please view the prohibited items lists.

CHAMPIONSHIP

Date: Saturday, May 20

Field Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Times:

NAIA Consolation Game – 9:00am

NJCAA Semi-Finals – 11:00am

All-Tournament Team Awards – 1:45pm

NAIA Finals – 2:30pm

NJCAA Finals – 11:30pm

Double Elimination NAIA Finals (if needed) – 4:30pm

Gate Entry: For all attending the Women's Flag Finals or Championship, please use Gate 1 to enter the stadium.

Parking: Parking will be available in the lots surrounding the stadium. To find and purchase your parking ahead of time please visit here.

Spectators and Fans: The Women's Flag Finals are open and FREE to the general public. This is a non-ticketed event. Please be advised, to enter the stadium, you will be screened by security. There is no clear bag policy in effect but to ensure a quick entry inside of the Backyard and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, please view the prohibited items lists.

NFL FLAG COLLEGE SHOWCASE

Date: Friday, May 19

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Time: 5:30-8:30pm. Check-in will begin at 5:00pm inside of Gate 1.

Gate Entry: For those attending and registered to participate in the Showcase, please use Gate 1 to enter the stadium.

Parking: Complimentary parking will be available in the Mercedes-Benz Lot for those registered to participate in the Showcase. You will be asked to show your Showcase registration email for entry into the lot. Should you park in a different deck or location, we are unable to validate your parking.

Spectators: The NFL FLAG College Showcase is FREE to the general public. Any girls high school flag football athlete interested in participating in the showcase must be registered. Please be advised, to enter the stadium, you will be screened by security. To ensure a quick entry inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, please view the prohibited items lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to be screened to access the Backyard?

No, but all items that are prohibited inside the stadium are also prohibited for the Backyard.

Will there be seating provided at the Backyard?

Yes, there will be bleachers at the Backyard, but seating is limited. You are welcomed to bring a folding chair, blankets, etc. with you, but please keep in mind the items that are not allowed in the stadium by visiting the prohibited items list.

Will there be food available throughout the weekend?

Yes, there will be a concession stand open inside the stadium with fan friendly priced food and beverages.

If my athlete is playing on both fields on the same day, will she and myself be screened multiple times?

Yes, everyone will be screened every time they enter the stadium.

If I am unable to attend, is there another way to watch the games?

Yes, the games will be livestreamed for those unable to make it in person.

My athlete is participating in the finals, will I be able to access the field and her locker room?

No, unfortunately, there will be restricted parts of the stadium that only the athletes, coaches and staff will have access to.

Do you have ADA seating?

Yes, our stadium is ADA accessible and we will have ADA seating available.

Over the past six years, the Atlanta Falcons and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation have worked tirelessly to elevate the sport of girls flag football to be sanctioned across the United States to promote gender equality in sports offered at the high school level. It has become one of the fastest growing sports and other states are following the Falcons' lead.

On May 11, the Falcons and its home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will unveil a display dedicated to the trailblazers who pioneered girls flag football and continue to build the sport in the state of Georgia and beyond.

Explore our interactive map and see which schools are currently participating in our Girls Flag Football program.

Explore our interactive map and see which schools are currently participating in our Girls Flag Football program.

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