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IFAF Flag Football World Championships 2026: how to watch free on DAZN
Watch the IFAF World Championships free on DAZN
Flag football's biggest event of the year lands in Germany this week, and the biggest games will be free to watch on DAZN.
The IFAF Flag Football World Championships get underway in Düsseldorf on August 13, with two Olympic qualifying spots up for grabs in both the men's and women's competitions.
It's the start of a new multi-year partnership that sees DAZN carry the IFAF's flag football events free-to-view in more than 200 markets, ahead of the sport's primetime Olympic debut at LA 2028.
IFAF Flag Football World Championships 2026
The men's and women's World Championships take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from August 13 to 16.
It's the 12th edition of the tournament, and features 32 teams, 16 men's and 16 women's, chasing Olympic qualification for LA28.
The opening two days are group stages, with the knockout rounds following on August 15 and the medal games closing things out on August 16.
Host nation Germany opens against world number three Mexico's men and world number one Mexico's women on day one.
Great Britain, the reigning European champions, begin their bid against France, and the USA men chase a sixth straight world title.
Fans worldwide can watch every fixture free on DAZN, starting with the semi-finals and continuing through the medal games on the closing weekend.
IFAF Flag Football World Championships streaming schedule on DAZN
| Date | Game | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 15 | Women's Semi-Final 1 | 3.45pm BST / 10.45am ET / 7.45am PT |
| Saturday, August 15 | Women's Semi-Final 2 | 3.45pm BST / 10.45am ET / 7.45am PT |
| Saturday, August 15 | Men's Semi-Final 1 | 6.15pm BST / 1.15pm ET / 10.15am PT |
| Saturday, August 15 | Men's Semi-Final 2 | 6.15pm BST / 1.15pm ET / 10.15am PT |
| Sunday, August 16 | Bronze & Gold Medal Games | 11am BST / 6am ET / 3am PT |
For more information on the Flag Football World Championships 2026, visit the official IFAF page here.
More flag football coverage on DAZN
DAZN will also carry the 2027 IFAF Flag Football Continental Championships, another qualifying pathway to LA28.
The 2028 Flag Football World Championships are part of the deal too, alongside European tackle football championships.
With NFL Game Pass already live on DAZN worldwide outside the US and China, the IFAF deal adds another layer to the platform's American football coverage.
How to sign up and watch flag football on DAZN
You can watch the NFL via the DAZN app, available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, and web browsers.
If you don't already have the DAZN app, follow these instructions:
- Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
- Alternatively, on a laptop or PC, simply visit www.DAZN.com
- Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
- Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google, or Facebook options
- Search for 'Flag football' or visit this link
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