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How to watch Alabama State flag football in Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic
TL;DR
Alabama State flag football will compete in the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic at Arizona State University on April 18-19. The tournament features eight Division I colleges, including notable Power Four schools.
Key points
- Alabama State flag football competes in Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic
- Tournament at Arizona State University on April 18-19
- Eight Division I colleges participating
- Includes Power Four schools like Florida and USC
- Flag football added to NCAA Emerging Sports for Women
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How to watch Alabama State flag football in Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic
It'll be a journey out west for Alabama State flag football this weekend, as the Hornets are set to take part in the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic.
The tournament will be played at Arizona State University over the course of two days on April 18-19. Pool play will begin on Saturday, April 18 to determine seeding. Single-elimination bracket will follow on Sunday, April 19.
Eight Division I colleges were selected to participate in what will be the biggest flag football tournament in Division I. Power Four schools like Florida, Georgia, Arizona State and USC will all participate in the tournament. The NCAA announced in Jan. 2026 that flag football was added to its Emerging Sports for Women program, with the goal to eventually make the sport a championship sport at the Division I level.
Alabama State flag football has been a part of history when it comes to flag football at the Division I level. The Hornets were the first Division I school to make flag football a varsity sport, and offered the first Division I scholarship to trailblazer Ki'lolo Westerlund.
How to watch Alabama State flag football in Fiesta Flag Football Classic
Fans can watch pool play games and the quarterfinal rounds of the Fiesta Flag Football Classic on the Fiesta Sports Foundation website here.
The semifinal and championship game will be televised nationally on starting at 2:30 p.m. CT for the semifinals, and 5 p.m. CT for the championship round.
Q&A
When is the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic scheduled?
The Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic is scheduled for April 18-19.
Which colleges are participating in the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic?
Eight Division I colleges, including Florida, Georgia, Arizona State, and USC, are participating in the tournament.
What format will the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic follow?
The tournament will begin with pool play on April 18, followed by a single-elimination bracket on April 19.
Why was flag football added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program?
Flag football was added to promote the sport with the goal of eventually making it a championship sport at the Division I level.
