Golden State Games - Football
Football (7v7), Football (Flag) Tournament - January 16 to January 18, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $525.00 USD per team
- Boy's Football (7v7) 12u (7v7),Boy's Football (7v7) (7v7),Boy's Football (7v7) 10u (7v7),Boy's Football (7v7) 8th Grade and Under (7v7) save $75.00
- Pay After Nov 30, 2025 12:00 AM PST add $75.00
- Players must have an active ZortsID
- Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Jan 01, 2026 12:00 AM PST or incur a $10.00 USD late fee
- Players age will be based on the age that they will be on Aug 01, 2025
- Registration ends Dec 19, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
Contact
Date(s)
Location
Description
This January, the stage is set. A new kind of weekend is coming to California. The Golden State Games is a multi-sport event, with football taking center stage. Blending high-level football competition with the energy of a community sports festival, the Golden State Games is a celebration of sport in all its forms. Beyond the gridiron, athletes and families will find activities and opportunities that showcase the wider world of youth sports, making it a destination event for all.
Set against the backdrop of Southern California’s premier sports venue, the Great Park in Irvine, the Golden State Games brings together teams, families, and fans from across the state and beyond. With its combination of competitive play, and a true festival atmosphere, the event offers something for everyone making MLK Weekend not just about the games, but about the experience.
FOOTBALL AT ITS CORE"The Football Stage Just Got Bigger."
While the Golden State Games celebrates multiple sports, football is the heartbeat of the weekend. The event is built around delivering elite football competition, creating a platform where athletes and teams can test themselves, showcase their skills, and compete on one of the biggest stages in California.
The Golden State Games brings together the best in 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 flag, and 7v7 football, with divisions for boys, girls, and women’s college athletes. Multiple competition tiers ensure that every matchup is meaningful, whether you’re a rising youth team, a competitive club program, or a collegiate squad.
Designed to balance development, exposure, and high-level play, the event gives athletes the chance to:
- Compete against top teams from across California and beyond
- Showcase their skills in front of evaluators and media
- Prepare for the next stage of their athletic journey
On the field, the Golden State Games is built to deliver the premier football experience of MLK Weekend.
Sport
Divisions
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Girl's Football (Flag) 8U GIRLS (5v5 Flag)
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Coed Football (Flag) 8u (5v5 Flag)
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's Football (Flag) 10U GIRLS TOP GUN (5v5 Flag)
- This is the division is for ELITE teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's Football (Flag) 10U GIRLS (5v5 Flag)
- This division is for newer or rising teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Coed Football (Flag) 10u (5v5 Flag)
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Boy's Football (7v7) 10u (7v7)
[FULL]
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- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
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Girl's Football (Flag) 12U GIRLS TOP GUN (5v5 Flag)
- This is the division is for ELITE teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's Football (Flag) 12U GIRLS (5v5 Flag)
- This division is for newer or rising teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Coed Football (Flag) 12u (5v5 Flag)
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Boy's Football (7v7) 12u (7v7)
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Powered by 4-Vert. To Register email dhernandez@4vert.com
- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
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Girl's Football (Flag) 14U GIRLS TOP GUN (5v5 Flag)
- This is the division is for ELITE teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's Football (Flag) 14U GIRLS (5v5 Flag)
- This division is for newer or rising teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's Football (7v7) 14u GIRLS (7v7 Flag)
- CIF 7v7 Rules (w/ Time Modification)
- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
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Coed Football (Flag) 14u (5v5 Flag)
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Boy's Football (7v7) 8th Grade and Under (7v7)
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Powered by 4-Vert. To Register email dhernandez@4vert.com
- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
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Girl's Football (Flag) HS GIRLS TOP GUN (5v5 Flag)
- This is the division is for ELITE teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
-
Girl's Football (Flag) HS GIRLS (5v5 Flag)
- This division is for newer or rising teams.
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
-
Girl's Football (7v7) HS GIRLS (7v7 Flag)
- CIF 7v7 Rules (w/ Time Modification)
- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
-
Boy's Football (7v7) (7v7)
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Powered by 4-Vert. To Register email dhernandez@4vert.com
- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
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Women's Football (7v7) Women's College Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Only Full Collegiate Teams Allowed.
- Min Players : 10
- Max Players : 20
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Coed Football (Flag) 1st-2nd Grade (6v6 Flag)
- Matt Leinart Flag League Teams ONLY!
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Coed Football (Flag) 3rd-4th Grade (6v6 Flag)
- Matt Leinart Flag League Teams ONLY!
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Coed Football (Flag) 5th-6th Grade (6v6 Flag)
- Matt Leinart Flag League Teams ONLY!
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
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Coed Football (Flag) 7th-8th Grade (6v6 Flag)
- Matt Leinart Flag League Teams ONLY!
- Min Players : 7
- Max Players : 12
