Pittsburgh Youth Flag Football at Mellon Park
NEW in Pittsburgh: Friday Night Flag starts April 2
Friday Night Flag comes to Pittsburgh on April 2
The NFL FLAG League of the Year now has a home in the city of Pittsburgh. Spring 2027 kicks off Friday, April 2 at Mellon Park, right on Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh's East End. Same park as Pittsburgh's biggest Juneteenth celebration. Same energy every Friday night.
The first 50 Pittsburgh players get founding season early bird pricing of $135. Spots on the first city teams are limited. Register today.
Pittsburgh flag football at a glance
- Field: Mellon Park, 1047 Shady Avenue (Fifth and Shady), Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Game night: Fridays, starting April 2, 2027, so weekends stay free
- Coed divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
- Price: $135 early bird for the first 50 players, then $145
- Playoffs: Saturday at our Penn Hills home field
Close to home in Pittsburgh
Mellon Park sits right between Shadyside and Point Breeze, just minutes from Squirrel Hill. For Pittsburgh city families, this is organized NFL FLAG football without the drive to the suburbs.
Why Pittsburgh families are signing up
- Real NFL FLAG football in Pittsburgh. Drafted onto NFL-branded teams, official 5 on 5 NFL FLAG rules, jerseys and flag belts
- Friday night lights energy. Games under the Pittsburgh sky, then the whole weekend free
- Every play counts. Live scores, stats, standings and player profiles in PNL GameDay
- A path to the big stage. PNL teams have won NFL FLAG regionals and played at national championships
- Founding families. Be one of the first Pittsburgh city teams in PNL history
- Nobody sits out for cost. NFL FLAG grant funding and PNL financial help are available
Pittsburgh kids already own this game
PNL players have competed across Pittsburgh for years at the Steel City Showdown Championship Series. Now Pittsburgh city families get a flag football league of their own, close to home.
Pittsburgh parent questions
Is there 6U or girls at Mellon Park? Rookie 6U and the All-Girls League play Saturdays in Penn Hills.
Where exactly do we go? Mellon Park at Fifth and Shady Avenues in Pittsburgh. Field details and parking tips go out to registered families before week 1.
Where are playoffs? Saturday at Linton Middle School in Penn Hills, with every PNL location.
Is financial help available? Yes. Start at our NFL Flag Funds page.
Don't miss Pittsburgh's founding season
Tap REGISTER HERE today. Only the first 50 players get $135. Questions? Call or text 412-513-5463 or email info@pittsburghnflleague.com.
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