Canadian women's flag football team to face U.S. at halftime of Bills-Patriots game

Canada and the United States will square off in a women's flag football exhibition this weekend.

The two squads will meet at halftime of the Buffalo Bills' home game Sunday versus the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. They'll participate in an eight-minute contest.

It will mark the first time that international women's flag football teams will meet on an NFL field. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles.

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"Team Canada is so excited to take the field at the Bills halftime," quarterback Sara Parker said in a statement. "The NFL stage gives us the chance to highlight the sport of flag football, display the skills of our athletes, and inspire girls everywhere by showing them that they can play football too."

Canada earned a silver medal at the 2025 IFAF Continental championship in Panama on Sept. 14 after winning bronze at the 2025 World Games in China.

"We are deeply honoured and grateful to the Buffalo Bills for this incredible opportunity," said Canada head coach Rachel Lessard. "Playing under the stadium lights, stepping on this famous field in front of such a passionate crowd, will be a moment our athletes will cherish forever.

"It's more than a game, it's a symbol of unity, respect, and the shared love of sport between our nations."