York Lions Stadium locked in as World Flag Series expands into Canada for its next high-stakes tournament.
The revolution heads north. Following the historic inaugural event in Tampa on July 25, 2026, the World Flag Series has confirmed that WFS2 will be staged at York Lions Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — the league's first event outside the United States and, when it kicks off, the biggest professional flag football event in Canadian history. The event is set for Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the first kickoff at 3:00 PM EST.
The Venue
York Lions Stadium sits on the York University campus in north Toronto at 230 Ian Macdonald Blvd, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3. It is a state-of-the-art athletics stadium featuring premier sightlines, easy transit access via Pioneer Village Station on TTC Line 1, and world-class turf — a purpose-built competition environment rather than a repurposed one.
The choice matters. WFS1 proved the format could carry a prime-time stadium crowd; WFS2 is about proving it travels, in a market that already supplies athletes to the series.
“Tampa proved the format. Toronto proves it travels.”
Three Franchises
WFS2 is a three-team field. The Glitter Bombs and H.E.R. carry their inaugural records north, and they are joined by the league's newest franchise, the Midnight Ballers — an expansion side making its debut in Toronto. Their ten-athlete debut roster is now official; the coaching staff announcement is still to come.
The Ice Queens will not be competing at WFS2. The franchise's complete WFS1 record — roster, coaching staff and every box score from Tampa — stays live on the team page and in the WFS1 Game Center.
What Has Not Been Announced Yet
We publish what is confirmed and nothing more. As of this announcement, the following are still to come:
- Midnight Ballers coaching staff
- Broadcast partners and streaming details
Update: the game-by-game schedule has since been confirmed — three round-robin games from 3:00 PM EST, the Semi-Finals at 5:00 PM EST and the WFS2 Championship Game at 5:45 PM EST. The full slate is on the schedules page.
WFS2 Is In The Books
WFS2 was played on September 19, 2026, and H.E.R. beat the Midnight Ballers 14–7 in the WFS2 Championship to become back-to-back WFS champions. WFS3 is Coming Soon — join the WFS Insider list to hear the news first.