2026 Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl Flag Nationals
Football (7v7), Football (5v5 Flag) Tournament - November 27 to November 28, 2026
About the Tournament
Date(s)
Location
Description
Since 1972 the Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl National Championship has been a staple and the longest running national tournament in the country. For the first time in its existence, flag divisions will be offered in 2026!
Games will start the afternoon of Friday, November 27th, teams will not have to punt on their Thanksgiving plans, and conclude on Saturday, November 28th. Rings and trophies for Champions!
$400 per team. $50 multiteam discount.
4 Games Guaranteed
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Team Check in: Friday, November 27, 2026 starting at 12pm EST
Expected Game Schedule: 2 games Friday, 2 games Saturday (expected to conclude before 6pm EST)
Rosters must be uploaded and approved through Zorts prior to the tournament
iFlag Sanctioned and iFlag Rules
Birthday Cutoff: August 1, 2026
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Questions? Contact Tournament Director Andrew Capps at 865-202-6874 andrew@rockytopsportsworld.com
Sport
Divisions
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Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) Boy's 8U
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) Boy's 10U
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) Boy's 12U
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) Boy's 14U
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) Girl's 12U
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) Girl's 14U
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 15
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Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) Girl's High School 5v5
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 15
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Girl's Football (7v7) Girl's High School 7v7
- Min Athletes: 7
- Max Athletes: 22
