About 4.1 million youth play flag football in the U.S.—more than 50% growth since 2020.
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Why Flag Football? The Game Is Growing Fast.
Girls ages 6–12 playing flag football grew 283% from 2015 through 2024, surpassing 144,500 players.
USA Football ↗In February 2026, Charleston Southern became the 14th NCAA Division I athletics department to announce a women’s varsity flag football program.
NCAA ↗The Big South plans to begin sponsoring women’s flag football in 2027–28, with its first conference championship targeted for spring 2028.
Big South ↗The NCAA approved championship funding in August 2026. All three divisions still need to approve the legislation; if they do, the first national championship is targeted for spring 2028.
NCAA update ↗The NFL and TMRW Sports announced a partnership to develop and operate a professional flag football league for women and men.
NFL + TMRW Sports ↗Sport-wide participation and development milestones, not LA Showtime audience figures. Sources checked October 2026.
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LA Showtime brings fans inside international flag football through competition coverage, quarterback POV, and the personalities behind each team. The intro starts muted automatically where the browser allows; tap “Turn sound on” to hear it.
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The international docuseries
ShowTime Island
Follow LA Showtime as the team competes, travels, and finds its place in a fast-growing global sport.
Episode 01
Las Vegas
The series starts in the heart of the competition.
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Episode 02
Tijuana
A cross-border chapter in the ShowTime Island story.
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Episode 03
Sin City Cup
Las Vegas · iFlag Sin City Cup 2026.
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Episode 04
Colombia
Latin Bowl · Medellín · an international title run.
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Growing Older Does Not Mean the Dream Has to Die
Los Angeles · Built on the field
Meet LA Showtime.
Founded by quarterback and coach Jon Kaker, LA Showtime Flag Football brings together athletes who believe growing older doesn’t mean giving up on your dreams. From Los Angeles to tournaments around the world, the team keeps making room for competition, friendship, and adventure alongside the responsibilities of adult life. Through international flag football, quarterback POV footage, and the ShowTime Island series, LA Showtime shares the work, joy, and possibility of continuing to chase something you love—and hopes to inspire others to keep showing up for their own dreams.
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Kapri Bibbs
Kapri Bibbs is a Super Bowl 50 champion and former NFL running back who brings championship experience and explosive playmaking to LA Showtime. At Colorado State in 2013, he set school records with 1,741 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns, sharing the national lead in rushing scores.
Bibbs joined the Denver Broncos in 2014 as an undrafted free agent and was part of their Super Bowl 50 championship team, serving on the practice squad during that postseason. Across 28 NFL games with Denver, Washington, and Green Bay, he totaled 629 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns. His vision, versatility, and professional experience now bring another dimension to the flag football field.
Athlete spotlight
Jon Kaker
Jon Kaker is the founder, general manager, and quarterback of LA Showtime Flag Football. He leads the team’s international competition and storytelling, bringing together athletes, travel, and the fast-growing game of flag football as it moves toward its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028.
Athlete spotlight
Miriah Lopez
Miriah Lopez is an international flag football champion, a Pylon Flag Football MVP, and a member of the LA Showtime family. From competing on the international stage to sharing the game with the next generation in Hangzhou, she brings skill, leadership, and a love for growing football wherever she plays.
The Journey, in Order
Tournament stops are listed chronologically, with placements and linked film details from the team’s record.
JULY 4 WEEKEND · 2024, 2025 & 2026
Ensenada, Mexico · Tochella
LA Showtime traveled to Tochella on the July 4th weekend in 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2025, Kaker faced Peng and Dhop after they joined Pericos, then came back to beat them by three scores.
Episode coming soonOCTOBER 22–28, 2024
Hangzhou, China · IFFC · Team USA
After winning the Las Vegas men’s five-on-five non-contact regionals with a three-woman offense, LA Showtime was invited by NFL China and selected to represent the United States as Team USA in co-ed. The subsidized trip ended with a 6–0 record, first place and the cash prize. Powered by NFL FLAG Adult.
▶ Explore the China playlist ↗APRIL 3–5, 2025 WEEKEND
Tijuana, Mexico · Spring Bowl
ShowTime Island Episode 2 covers the trip. LA Showtime finished third.
▶ Watch Episode 2 ↗AUGUST 16 WEEKEND · 2025 & 2026
Tecate, Mexico
At Tecate in 2025, LA Showtime finished second after losing to Strawberries. The team returned for the August 16 weekend in 2026.
Episodes & player interviews coming soonNOVEMBER 13–17, 2025
Panama City, Panama · Panama Bowl · Lindavista Wildcats
At Panama Bowl in Panama City, LA Showtime played with the Lindavista Wildcats and finished third before facing Panama City’s national team, the Windmakers, in the semifinal. The team recalls disputed calls and home-field advantage. The trip also began a friendship with Puerto Rico’s national team.
▶ Watch the Panama Bowl reel ↗JANUARY 31, 2026 WEEKEND
Acapulco, Mexico · Aca Bowl · Lindavista Wildcats
At Aca Bowl in Acapulco, Mexico, LA Showtime played with the Lindavista Wildcats and finished fifth. The lineup included Kaker, Peng, Dhop and Plug.
▶ Watch the Acapulco clip ↗FEBRUARY 7, 2026 WEEKEND
Medellín, Colombia · Latino Bowl · Puerto Rico National Team & Los Nenes
Joined Puerto Rico’s national team and Los Nenes for a neutral-site rematch with Panama City’s Windmakers. Matt Peng was named MVP after a game-changing tip-back. LA Showtime went 5–1, finished first and defeated the Windmakers, ending their tournament-winning streak of more than two years.
▶ Watch ShowTime Island Episode 4 ↗FEBRUARY 14, 2026 WEEKEND
Pattaya, Thailand · Ready for Play · Sheisty Buffalos
Kaker teamed with the Sheisty Buffalos, U.S. military players stationed in Japan. The team finished in the top 16 of 64, including a win over India’s national team.
▶ Watch the Pattaya reel ↗FEBRUARY 28, 2026 WEEKEND
Madrid, Spain · Interflag · vs. Team Fiji
Kaker placed third in co-ed against Team Fiji 🇫🇯. Powered by The Law x Plug x Lulu.
▶ Watch the Madrid QB POV ↗JUNE 5–7, 2026
Ixmiquilpan, Mexico · Sirena Bowl
At Parque Acuático Dios Padre, Kaker reunited with Leilani Lopez, his first Elite National deep-ball receiver, after their iFlag PCB Worlds ’21 championship run. After a strong weekend, LA Showtime finished second in co-ed. Kaker pulled his groin in the semifinal, which limited him in the championship game.
▶ Watch the Sirena Bowl reel ↗AUGUST 22, 2026 WEEKEND
London, United Kingdom · Flagapalooza · Dutch Mambas
Kaker, Plug and Dhop beat the Irish national team in a semifinal thriller and finished second.
▶ Watch the London clip ↗UPCOMING TOURNAMENT · JANUARY 21–24, 2027 · ACCEPTING SPONSORS
Las Vegas, Nevada · CFP Flag Football Showcase
LA Showtime is planning to compete in the inaugural showcase presented by iFlag and the College Football Playoff during 2027 CFP National Championship festivities. Open invite—teams do not need to qualify. LA Showtime brings three previous Las Vegas tournament titles: NFL FLAG (2024), iFlag Coed (2022) and iFlag (August 2025). We are accepting sponsors for this tournament. Official event details ↗
▶ Official event details ↗PLANNED STOP · MARCH 12–14, 2027
Bali, Indonesia · R4P Cup IV · LA Showtime
LA Showtime is planning to attend R4P Cup IV at Bali United Training Center, hosted by Ready For Play. Results and team details will be added after the event.
Official event details ↗The Showtime world tour
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Latin Bowl · Medellín
Colombia
Jon Kaker, Dhop, MVP Matt Peng, Los Nenes, and special guest Lulu joined for a 5–1 title run at the Latin Bowl.
Watch Colombia · Episode 4Building the game together
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