All matches will be played by the IFAF ruleset - The International Federation of American Football.

The UA FLAG World Cup guarantees your team a minimum of 6 games played. That's more games than in any other tournament. Finalists and champions will play up to 8 games total.

The first Round Robin phase is on Friday and Saturday, followed by elimination-style playoffs and championship games on Sunday.

Format is as follows: 
Friday: 4 games (2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon)
Saturday: 2 games in the morning or evening (with player skills competitions throughout the day)
Sunday: Single Elimination Championships

The Round Robin games are the longest of any tournament: 25 minutes each.

Brampton is a dynamic and diverse city with so much to see and do.  Make the most of your visit by exploring the links below to discover Brampton’s many activities, attractions, dining and shopping experiences.  Activities and Attractions Dine and Shop  For arts, culture and entertainment events, visit Experience Brampton your one-stop resource for event listings, maps and direct ticket-purchasing links.  

We’ve set up a series of skill-focused competitions where players can test and improve key abilities while earning exclusive prizes:

‍Speed Relay Challenge – A test of agility and balance.
Fastest Player Challenge – Sprint for top speed.
Quarterback Accuracy Challenge – Precision passing under pressure.
Flag Pull Challenge – Quick hands and defensive reaction.

Select World Cup games will be recorded using advanced AI-powered camera technology.

Boys and girls play in their own separate divisions, with ample age groups to ensure a fair, level playing field. Divisons are as follows: 

BOYS U7 (6U) - U24 (23U)
Girls  U9 (8U) - U24 (23U)

The UA FLAG World Cup experience delivers unmatched value at $749 + HST per team. Each team gets a comprehensive tournament package loaded with tournament perks. No other tournament in the country offers this combination of competition, coverage, value and festivities:

6+ games guaranteed — up to 8 total
Industry-leading game length
3-day tournament format
Free entry into 4+ skills competitions with great prizes for every team player
Festival atmosphere with entertainment
Under Armour awards and athlete lounge
Exclusive event apparel
Discounted accommodation packages

UA FLAG is offering exclusive value-added packages for organizations registering seven or more teams. If your club or program is bringing multiple teams, we’ve got options built for you! Contact us at events@uaflag.ca to learn more.

After tournament play ends, a wide array of activities and attractions in Brampton are available for participants and families to enjoy, including amusements, a water park, nature tours, parkland, recreational trails and lakes.

Make the most of your visit by exploring the links below to discover Brampton’s many activities, attractions, dining and shopping experiences.  Activities and Attractions Dine and Shop  For arts, culture and entertainment events, visit Experience Brampton your one-stop resource for event listings, maps and direct ticket-purchasing links.  

The UA World Cup is a Stay-to-Play event. We've partnered with nearby hotels to secure exclusive rates for participating teams, coaches, and families, making it easy to stay close to the action throughout tournament weekend.To view official hotel options, exclusive rates, and availability, please visit the: Official World Cup Hotels page.

We’ll have a great variety of food on site - from awesome vendors and popular food trucks to ready-to-go favourite eats. The event is right in Brampton’s foodie hub, you’re just minutes from dozens of local spots serving everything from classic burgers and pizza to award-worthy Indian, authentic street food, and international flavours.

Download the Brampton Food Guide here: Tourism-Food-Guide.pdf to learn more about Brampton’s many great restaurants.

Click here for all places to Dine and Shop!