The UK’s Biggest Flag Football Tournament ‘Flagapalooza’ Returns to Cheltenham This August

CHELTENHAM, UK – Get ready for a weekend of high-octane sport, incredible food, and festival vibes. The UK's largest flag football tournament, Flagapalooza III, is officially returning to Gloucestershire on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August

Event Highlights for Spectators:

• World-Class Action: Non-stop, fast-paced matches kicking off at 9:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.
• Festival Atmosphere: The tournament grounds will feature top-tier local food trucks, music, and an immersive game-day vibe.
• Weekend Celebrations: The fun kicks off early with a Welcome Party on Friday evening, followed by the legendary "Bonanza Afterparty" on Saturday night.
• Free Entry!!: There is absolutely no admission fee for spectators looking to come down and support the teams.

Gates open at 8:00 AM on Saturday 22nd August, with the grand Champions Ceremonies wrapping up on Sunday afternoon. Locals, families, and sports fans are all encouraged to pack the sidelines at Newlands Park (GL52 3PE) for a spectacular summer weekend.

About Flagapalooza

The free-to-spectate event will bring together Olympic hopefuls and close to 40 teams including national sides and players in and around TeamUSA, TeamGB, Ireland, Nigeria, Holland and Sweden, and over 450 elite athletes from across the UK, Europe, Africa, Australia and the USA to battle it out for championship glory.

STREETFOOD from some of the UKs best! Smiths Of Bourton and Le Coq as well as others TBC

Flag football is a fast, non-contact version of American football where tackles are made by pulling detachable flags from the ball-carrier’s hips. It has quickly become one of the fastest-growing sports globally and is locked in to make its official Olympic debut at the LA 2028 Games. Flagapalooza offers locals a unique opportunity to experience this future Olympic sport up close!

The tournament features distinct Elite Men's, Elite Women's, and Leisure divisions. Teams are competing not just for pride, but for a prize pool that includes over £1000 in cash and other prizes for the Elite Men's winners, bespoke championship rings, and custom gear.

Credit: Penallta Photographics. Flagapalooza 2025

"Flagapalooza isn’t just an elite sporting event; it’s a community festival," says the event organizing team. "We’ve got incredible athletes flying in from all over the world, but the event is built for spectators. Whether you're a lifelong American football fan or have never seen a game in your life, the speed of the sport and the energy on the sidelines is completely infectious."

Credit: Penallta Photographics. Flagapalooza 2025

For more details on the full schedule, afterparty venues, and team groups, follow the official event updates on Instagram