The best players in the league could be at the summer event, where this American football modality is making its Olympic debut, played the same way but without tackles, with a flag attached to the opponent's body.

The NFL is officially going global. A week after confirming dates for a record seven international games on its 2025 schedule, the league announced it voted to approve potential player participation in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Team owners decided Tuesday to allow players to compete in flag football at the Los Angeles Olympics. Here's how it will work.