Steel City Showdown
Football (5v5 Flag) Tournament - June 13, 2026
[Event is Over]Key Information
Cost
- $375.00 USD per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Jun 07, 2026 12:00 AM EDT or incur a $25.00 USD late fee
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Aug 01, 2025
- Registration ends Jun 7, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Date(s)
Location
Description
Welcome to the 9th Annual Steel City Showdown
Date:
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Check-In & Media Day:
Friday, June 12th, 2026 at Dave & Buster's
Location:
Penn Hills High School 309 Collins Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Details:
The Steel City Showdown returns for its 9th annual tournament, one of Pittsburgh's most established and respected youth flag football events
Hosted in collaboration with NFL FLAG and the Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration
Open to ALL Teams and Organizations
5v5 Flag Football under official NFL FLAG rules
Maximum roster size of 12 players per team
Championship division winners receive Championship Rings
Championship teams will receive a special invitation to attend Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp in Latrobe, PA
Entry Fees:
$375 per team
Registration closes June 7th at 11:55pm EST
Divisions:
Coed: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
Girls: 10U, 12U, 14U, High School
Eligibility:
All athletes need an active Zorts ID. All coaches will need a Zorts Coaches card and background check. Coaches and players must sign all waivers and show as eligible to participate. Rosters are due no later than [DATE] at 11:55pm EST.
Rules:
5v5 Steel City Showdown Rulebook
https://www.pittsburghnflleague.com/tournament-rules
Equipment:
We require each player to wear mouth guards and youth flag belts. Both flag belts must be at least 14".
Refund Policy:
Steel City Showdown has a no refund policy once you pay the deposit or the full registration fee. In the unusual circumstance where your team is unable to play due to injuries, illness etc., we are happy to provide a credit to a future Steel City Showdown Tournament for the amount minus the deposit, if we receive written notification two weeks prior to the tournament.
Register:
www.pittsburghnflleague.com/steel-city-showdown-championships-series
Questions:
info@pittsburghnflleague.com
Join us as we celebrate elite flag football, community, and culture alongside the Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration. Register today and be part of a tournament that continues to set the standard for youth flag football in Western Pennsylvania.
Sport
Divisions
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Coed 8u
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Coed 10u
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Coed 12u
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Coed 14U Division
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 14U Division
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's High School Division
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
