The League
Football (Tackle) League - August 23 to October 18, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $1.00 USD per team
- $150.00 USD per athlete
- 1 or more athletes save $1.00 per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM CDT
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Jun 01, 2026
- Registration ends Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Required Background Checks
- Club Admin, Coach, Asst. Coach, Team Manager : Basic Package $18.00 USD
- Partnering with Protect Youth Sports
Contact
Date(s)
August 23
to
October 18, 2026
Location
Minnesota, USA
Description
The League is a competitive tackle youth football conference running fall 2026 (AYF‑chartered, Midwest Region). Season start: Sunday, August 23, 2026. Games are played Sundays, except for Labor Day weekend. Format: 6 regular‑season games plus a guaranteed 3‑game playoff schedule. Playoff dates: Sunday, October 11; Friday, October 16; and Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Affiliation and Advancement
- The League is the only American Youth Football (AYF) chartered conference in Minnesota and represents the AYF Midwest Region.
- Division winners receive a bid to the Midwest Regional Championships with the opportunity to advance to the AYF National Championship.
Age Divisions and Cutoff
- Divisions: 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U.
- League age cutoff: June 1, 2026 (06/01/2026).
- AYF official age cutoff: July 1, 2026 (07/01/2026). Teams will confirm player eligibility with AYF and the League prior to roster submission to ensure compliance with AYF rules.
Sport
Coed
Football (Tackle)
Divisions
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10u
- MUST BE 10 OR YOUNGER BY 6/1/2026
- Weight: Max 130
- Min Athletes: 20
-
11u
- MUST BE 11 OR YOUNGER BY 6/1/2026
- Weight: Max 140
- Min Athletes: 20
-
12u
- MUST BE 12 OR YOUNGER BY 6/1/2026
- Min Athletes: 20
-
13u
- MUST BE 13 OR YOUNGER BY 6/1/2026
- Min Athletes: 20
Constraints
- Athletes may only play for a single team
