FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2026
Canton, Ohio — The Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), the world’s largest and longest-running professional women’s tackle football league, proudly announces the launch of a groundbreaking international event: the 2026 WFA World Bowl.
In a first-of-its-kind global matchup, the 2026 WFA All-Pro Team—comprised of the league’s top elite athletes—will compete against Team World, featuring premier players from Costa Rica, Netherlands, Australia, Honduras, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia.
The game will take place on July 25, 2026, at the iconic Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, and will be broadcast live to millions of households on Amazon Prime.
A GLOBAL MILESTONE FOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
The 2026 WFA World Bowl represents a defining moment in the globalization of women’s tackle football, bringing together elite talent from multiple continents onto one stage. This event reinforces the WFA’s role as the driving force behind the international expansion and professionalization of the sport.
BUILT ON A LEGACY OF INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP
Since its founding, the WFA has consistently set the standard for excellence in women’s football, including:
- Becoming the largest women’s tackle football league in the world, with teams across the United States and international participation
- Establishing national television and streaming distribution, including partnerships with ESPN2, Amazon Prime, and other major networks
- Hosting annual National Championship events at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, elevating the visibility and prestige of the sport
- Launching the WFA Pro Division, creating a true professional pathway for elite female athletes
- Developing WFA International partnerships, expanding the game into multiple countries and supporting global competition
- Creating youth and development pipelines such as WFA Future and Girls Flag Football initiatives, fostering the next generation of athletes
- Producing high-level media content through WFA Films, delivering professional-quality broadcasts and storytelling
Through these milestones, the WFA has transformed women’s football into a structured, visible, and rapidly growing global sport.
A STAGE SET FOR THE FUTURE
With the support of its landmark partnership at the Hall of Fame Village, including the establishment of the WFA Headquarters at the stadium, the league continues to invest in infrastructure, media, and international growth opportunities.
The 2026 WFA World Bowl is expected to draw fans, scouts, and partners from around the world, further solidifying the WFA as the undisputed leader in women’s tackle football.
