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STEEL CITY SHOWDOWN
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

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The Steel City Showdown stands at the center of a powerful new regional flag football movement.

What began as a single premier event in Pittsburgh has evolved into a full-scale tournament series designed to elevate flag football across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the surrounding region.

This annual four-tournament circuit brings together elite programs, top athletes, and championship-level competition under one unified vision, establishing Pittsburgh as a true hub for high-level flag football.

Modeled after the nation’s most respected flag football tournament platforms, this regional series delivers consistent, high-quality competition year after year. With four major tournaments annually spanning multiple locations, teams now have a clear pathway to compete, measure themselves, and build rivalries across the region.

FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT SERIES

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Luck of the Irish

March 22, 2026

The series launches at Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia, WV—our first tournament of the season. This kickoff event features multiple age divisions, including elite youth and an all‑girls high‑school bracket.

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Steel City Showdown

June 13, 2026

Originally launched to fill a void in national-level flag football tournaments in this region, the Steel City Showdown and its surrounding series have grown into destination events, drawing teams from the East Coast, Midwest, and South.

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Iron City Bowl

July 11, 2026

In Washington, PA, top teams clash in a competitive warm‑up, using this event to get battle‑tested before the NFL Flag Championships. Division champions will earn rings as symbols of their toughness and excellence.

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Turkey Bowl

November 20, 2026

As fall winds down and Thanksgiving football fever sets in, this isn’t just another tournament, it’s the Turkey Bowl, the pinnacle of our regional Championship series. Elite teams converge for one last showdown, making this end‑of‑season celebration the unmissable highlight of the year.

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Rings, we got em'

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 More than tournaments, these events serve as celebrations of competition, community, and legacy, bringing families, athletes, and fans together across multiple cities throughout the year.raising the competitive stakes across every stop on the circuit. Each tournament matters, each matchup counts, and every season tells a larger story.

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News Flash 

The Steelers, JuJu Smith-Schuster helped kick of the tournament

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Have Questions?

Our team is here to help—whether you need details on registration, schedules, or rules, we’re just a message away.

205 Aster Street Pittsburgh, PA 15235

412-513-5463

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