Flag football

From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium

For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.

ISRAEL CAPTAIN Dani Eastman hopes to lead the blue-and-white to a podium finish and an Olympic berth at the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Germany.

Team Israel eyes LA 2028 Olympic berth at Flag Football World Championships

The top two teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions, excluding the already-qualified United States as host nation, will earn direct Olympic berths.

AUGUST 12, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THE ISRAELI men's national team poses after finishing in fifth place at the IFAF Flag Football European Championship this weekend in Paris.

Israeli men finish 5th at flag football Euros, qualify for Worlds

Israel’s men’s flag football team finished fifth at the Euro Champs in Paris, securing a spot at the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THE ISRAELI men got off to a hot start at the flag football European Championship on Thursday, with blowout victories over Slovakia and Sweden to open the tournament.

Israeli flag football teams kick off Euros

Israel enters the tournament with momentum and drive. The men’s team is ranked eighth globally, while the women's team is ranked 17th.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Israel’s U17 flag football team snags silver at European Championship

Flag football has been gaining momentum worldwide, and the Israeli Under-17 team is preparing for the sport's debut inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Under-17 national flag football team reached the podium for the third straight year at the European Championships, falling to Spain in the final to settle for silver.

First Israeli gold in flag football despite forfeiting game for Shabbat

Despite forfeiting a game due to Shabbat scheduling, U17 National Team takes 1st place in Europe • Girls, co-ed teams both finish 5th

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

JOSHUA LEVENTAL (catching a ball in between two Austrian defenders) helped lead Israel to a first-place finish at the IFAF Flag Football European Youth Championships this weekend in Italy.

Israeli flag football team aims for 2028 Olympics participation

As of now, Israel's adult men's team is ranked 9th in the world and the women are ranked 12th, but only the top eight squads will be able to qualify.

JUNE 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

American football is alive and kicking in the Holy Land as Israel hosts Flag Worlds

Israel has rocketed to a world leader in American football, competing in tournaments worldwide.

DECEMBER 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

AMERICAN FOOTBALL continues to thrive in Israel, with Jerusalem playing host to this week’s IFAF Flag World Championships.

Flag Football World Championships final day move to Teddy Stadium due to high winds

The Israeli teams are out of medals contention.

DECEMBER 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF