HEARTLAND SHOWDOWN

Heartland Showdown 

This is the second tournament of the 2026 - 2027 MFF tournament series.

Details:

Open to ALL Teams and Organizations

o   All Teams will participate in a Pool Play Format

o   Every team is guaranteed a Minimum of (3) three pool play games.

o   If there are Two teams in a division those two teams will play a best of three game series.  First team to win two games is the Champion.

o   If there are Three teams in a division each team will play each other team twice.  Once all games are completed the team ranked the highest in the division is the Champion.

o   If there are an Odd number of teams higher than 3 in a division, one team in that division will play a fourth pool play game and that game will count towards overall standings.  The team that is last to register will be the team that will get the forth game.

o   TOP 4 teams in each division will advance to bracket play.

Divisions:

8u, 9u,10u, 12u, 14u

Eligibility: 

Age cutoff 8/1/2026

Only 2 coaches allowed. All players will need a valid Zorts players card for age verification.  Coaches and players must sign all waivers and show as eligible to participate. 

Full Team Registration are due no later than March 15th 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Full Rosters are due by November 3rd at 11:55pm CST.  Late fee will occure after deadline.

Rule Book:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oD-QCzxJfmSBVxYEL_iqxvPvQch1rbqtxmvNua3u9u4/edit?tab=t.0 

Game Play Info: Games will use MFF game balls.

All teams are required to have their own flags, mouthguards and team shirts or jerseys.

NFL Flags, Sonic Flag-Tag and Custom flags if poppers are smooth are allowed.  MFF officials will check flags to make sure they are allowed.  

Soft Shell helmets are encouraged but not required.  

Admissions: There will be admission fees for spectators.  Order your admission tickets before the day of the tournament and skip the line.  (No Admission Fees for Players and 2 Coaches.)  Click Here for tickets 

Awards: First place Teams will receive Championship Rings & 50% off Team enter Bid to the MFF Championship in the Wisconsin Dells in July.  Second place will recieve medals.

Refund Policy:

Midwest Flag Football has a no refund policy once you pay the deposit or the full registration fee. In the unusual circumstance where Midwest Flag Football had to cancel a division the team or teams affected would get a choice to receive a credit towards a future Midwest Flag Football tournament or recieve a refund.  If the tournament had to be canceled because of weather or any other reason all teams will be credited the amount paid for a future Midwest Flag Football Tournament.