Flag Football’s Exciting Future: 2025 European Championship in Paris and New IFAF Leadership
Re-elected president Pierre Trochet and global flag football ambassador Diana Flores presented the new football which will be used in all the championships.
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is gearing up for an exhilarating 2025 season, with flag football taking center stage in major international competitions. The sport’s growing popularity and recent Olympic inclusion have set the stage for unprecedented growth and excitement.
2025 Flag Football Championships
Intercontinental Championship 2025
The Intercontinental Championship 2025 promises to be a thrilling global event, bringing together the best flag football teams from different continents, including top performers from the European Championship. This championship will offer a unique opportunity for cross-continental competition and serve as a preview of Olympic-level play.
Key Features:
• Global representation of flag football talent
• High-stakes matches with Olympic implications
• Platform for international flag football growth and development
European Championship
The European Championship, a highlight of the continental championships, is expected to draw top teams from across the continent. This tournament will not only determine the best flag football nations in Europe but also serve as a pathway for Olympic qualification.
Teams to Watch:
Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and UK are expected to perform exceptionally well, building on their strong showings at the 2024 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Lahti, Finland.
I2025 Flag Football Continental Championships, including the European Championship will be held od 24 - 27 September 2025 in Paris. The flag football community eagerly anticipates IFAF’s announcement of these crucial details, which will be essential for national teams’ preparations and fans’ planning.
New IFAF Leadership
At the XXVI IFAF Congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, several key positions on the Executive Board were filled through elections. The newly elected members who will shape the global governance and strategic direction of American football over the next four years are:
• Vice President: Jim Mullin (Canada)
• Director of Finance: Uras Aslan (Turkiye)
• Director of Competitions: Fabio Tortosa (Italy)
• Director of Development: Russell McConnochie (New Zealand)
• General Secretary: Eric Mayes (United States of America)
IFAF’s Vision for Flag Football
Under the leadership of re-elected IFAF President Pierre Trochet, the federation is committed to expanding flag football’s presence on the global stage. The success of recent events, such as the record-breaking IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Lahti, Finland, has demonstrated the sport’s growing appeal.
Trochet emphasized the importance of these upcoming championships, stating, “Flag football’s debut at LA28 will inspire millions worldwide, but this is just the beginning. We are committed to securing our sport’s long-term inclusion in the Olympic Games, expanding our presence in multi-sport events, and strengthening our role as an influential member of the broader Olympic movement”.
As flag football continues to gain momentum, the 2025 championships will play a crucial role in shaping the sport’s future. With Olympic dreams on the horizon and a growing global fanbase, flag football is poised for an exciting and transformative year in 2025. The timely release of championship details will be crucial for all stakeholders involved in flag football, reflecting the sport’s increasing significance in the international athletic arena.
Pierre Trochet agreed to come into our podcast and hopefully he can discuss the venues and the dates of those intercontinental championships!
