The TSSAA will hold its first sanctioned state championship in flag football on May 14-15, 2026, at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. This event marks the transition from an invitational format to a state championship.
Key points
TSSAA to crown first state champion in flag football
Event transitions from invitational to sanctioned championship
Championship scheduled for May 14-15, 2026
Location: Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, Murfreesboro
Part of TSSAA's spring sports tournament events
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For the first time, the TSSAA will crown a state champion in flag football as the sport transitions from last year's invitational to a sanctioned state championship event.
Flag football is part of TSSAA's spring sports state tournament events that will spread outside of Middle Tennessee with state track and field in Knoxville and tennis in Chattanooga.
Here is the 2026 flag football state tournament schedule which will be played May 14-15 at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro.
Ravenwood's Josey Lockridge (3) pulls the flag of Summit quarterback Alana Floyd (21) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Summit's Ella Gribben (10) runs past Ravenwood's Avery Brown (4) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Ravenwood assistant coach and former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon congratulates his daughter, Rhea Carthon, after a defensive stop against Summit during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Q&A
What are the dates for the TSSAA flag football state championship in 2026?
The TSSAA flag football state championship will take place on May 14-15, 2026.
Where will the 2026 TSSAA flag football state championship be held?
The championship will be held at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
How is the TSSAA flag football championship different from previous years?
This year marks the first sanctioned state championship, transitioning from last year's invitational format.
What other sports are included in the TSSAA spring tournament events?
In addition to flag football, the spring tournament includes state track and field in Knoxville and tennis in Chattanooga.
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Ravenwood assistant coach and former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon talks coach Ricky Rodriguez during a high school flag football game against Summit on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Ravenwood's Reese MacKenzie (17) runs around Summit's Abigail Burrell (6) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
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See our beat photos from girls flag football action between Ravenwood and Summit
Ravenwood's Josey Lockridge (3) pulls the flag of Summit quarterback Alana Floyd (21) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
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See our beat photos from girls flag football action between Ravenwood and Summit
Ravenwood's Josey Lockridge (3) pulls the flag of Summit quarterback Alana Floyd (21) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
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See our beat photos from girls flag football action between Ravenwood and Summit
Summit's Ella Gribben (10) runs past Ravenwood's Avery Brown (4) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
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See our beat photos from girls flag football action between Ravenwood and Summit
Ravenwood assistant coach and former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon congratulates his daughter, Rhea Carthon, after a defensive stop against Summit during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
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See our beat photos from girls flag football action between Ravenwood and Summit
Ravenwood assistant coach and former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon talks coach Ricky Rodriguez during a high school flag football game against Summit on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
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See our beat photos from girls flag football action between Ravenwood and Summit
Ravenwood's Reese MacKenzie (17) runs around Summit's Abigail Burrell (6) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Class A
Pool Play
Pool A
Thursday, May 14: Pearl-Cohn vs. Jackson North Side, 1 p.m.; Coalfield vs. Gordonsville, 2:30 p.m.; Jackson North Side vs. Coalfield, 4 p.m.; Gordonsville vs. Pearl-Cohn, 5:30 p.m.; Jackson North Side vs. Gordonsville, 7 p.m.; Pearl-Cohn vs. Coalfield, 8:30 p.m.
Pool B
Thursday,May 14: Creek Wood vs. MASE, 1 p.m.; Silverdale vs. Merrol Hyde, 2:30 p.m.; MASE vs. Silverdale, 4 p.m.; Merrol Hyde vs. Creek Wood, 5:30 p.m.; MASE vs. Merrol Hyde, 7 p.m.; Creek Wood vs. Silverdale, 8:30 p.m.
Bracket Play
Friday, May 15: Pool A #1 vs. Pool B #4, 10 a.m.; Pool B #2 vs. Pool A #3, 10 a.m.; Pool B #1 vs. Pool A #4, 10 a.m.; Pool A #2 vs. Pool B #3, 10 a.m.
Semifinals, Pool A #1-Pool B #4 winner vs. Pool B #2-Pool A #3 winner, 1 p.m.; Pool B #1-Pool A #4 winner vs. Pool A #2-Pool B #3 winner, 1 p.m.
Class A state championship game, 4 p.m.
Ravenwood's Rhea Carthon (6) reaches in attempting to pull the flag of Summit quarterback Alana Floyd (21) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Ravenwood's Rhea Carthon (6) reaches in attempting to pull the flag of Summit quarterback Alana Floyd (21) during a high school flag football game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Thursday,May 14: Overton vs. West Creek, 1 p.m.; Bearden vs. Blackman, 2:30 p.m.; West Creek vs. Bearden, 4 p.m.; Blackman vs. Overton, 5:30 p.m.; West Creek vs. Blackman, 7 p.m.; Overton vs. Bearden, 8:30 p.m.
Pool D
Thursday, May 14: Ravenwood vs. Arlington, 1 p.m.; Walker Valley vs. Mt. Juliet, 2:30 p.m.; Arlington vs. Walker Valley, 4 p.m.; Mt. Juliet vs. Ravenwood, 5:30 p.m.; Arlington vs. Mt. Juliet, 7 p.m.; Ravenwood vs. Walker Valley, 8:30 p.m.
Bracket Play
Friday, May 15: Pool C #1 vs. Pool D #4, 11:30 a.m.; Pool D #2 vs. Pool C # 3, 11:30 a.m.; Pool D #1 vs. Pool C #4, 11:30 a.m.; Pool C #2 vs. Pool D #3, 11:30 a.m.
Semifinals, Pool C #1-Pool D #4 winner vs. Pool D #2-Pool C #3 winner, 2:30 p.m.; Pool D #1-Pool C #4 winner vs. Pool C #2-Pool D #3 winner, 2 :30 p.m.
