North San DiegoFriday Night Lights
Rancho Bernardo Community Park
NSD FNL
Season
Fall 2026
Aug 14 – Oct 16
Game Night
Friday
First kick 5:10 PM
Grades
K – 8
Co-ed + all girls
Playoffs
Oct 23
Every team qualifies
Youth flag football for grades K through 8 across inland North County: Rancho Bernardo, Poway, 4S Ranch, Rancho Peñasquitos and beyond. Every Friday night on the same fields, with paid referees, real playoffs, and live scores and standings on the Flag50 app.
Inland North County
How A Friday Runs
The Rundown
One park, one night, every division. Here is what a Friday at Rancho Bernardo Community Park actually looks like.
5:10 PM
First Kick
The youngest divisions open the night while the sun is still up. Field supervisors are already on site, fields are lined, and every game has a paid referee.
All Night
Games Every 50 Minutes
Games run about 45–50 minutes and roll straight through the evening. Younger divisions play earlier, older divisions play later, so families with multiple athletes can stack their night.
Live
Scores As They Happen
Every field is scored live on Flag50. Standings update in real time, so grandparents in another time zone see the same scoreboard as the parent on the sideline.
Under The Lights
The Late Games
The lights come on and the older divisions close the night out. That is the whole point of the name: the Friday night stage, for every grade.
8
Regular season games
100%
Teams make playoffs
1
Park, every division
Paid
Referee on every field
Find Your Division
Divisions
Grades K through 8, with separate co-ed and all-girls brackets. Larger grade groups split into Red, Blue and White conferences so every team gets a real race.
Co-Ed Divisions
Open to all athletes
Teams named for NFL and college programs
All-Girls Divisions
Girls-only brackets
Plus an all-girls high school division each spring
Athletes play in their grade bracket. Conference assignments are set each season once rosters are final.
Live From The Park
Standings
Real records, updated as games finish. Pick a division below, or open the full board in the Flag50 app.
Red Division
9 Teams
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baltimore Ravens
Seattle Seahawks
Atlanta Falcons
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles
Buffalo BillsRecords update automatically as games are scored. Last calculated Aug 21.
Follow every field from your phone
Live scores & standings on the Flag50 app
Every Friday Night
Schedule & Scores
The full season, field by field. Pick a game night, filter to your division, and see the kickoff time and field before you leave the house.
On The Calendar
The Season
Two seasons a year, eight games each, playoffs for everybody.
Rancho Bernardo Community Park
One Park. Every Friday.
Every FNL game is played at Rancho Bernardo Community Park in San Diego. Fields are lined and supervised, referees are paid, and the whole league is in one place, so families with athletes in different divisions spend their Friday on one set of bleachers instead of driving across the county.
Get DirectionsFormat
6v6 Flag Football
Venue
Rancho Bernardo Community Park
Game Night
Fridays
Scoring
Live on Flag50
Fall 2026 Schedule
All dates subject to change
Aug
14
Week #1
Opening Night
Aug
21
Week #2
Aug
28
Week #3
Sep
4
No Games
League bye · Labor Day
Sep
11
Week #4
Picture Night #1
Sep
18
Week #5
Picture Night #2
Sep
25
Week #6
Oct
2
Week #7
Oct
9
Week #8
Oct
16
Week #9
Oct
23
Playoffs Week #1
Oct
30
No Games
League bye · no games
Nov
6
Playoffs Week #2
Championship Night
Fall 2026
In progress
- RegistrationOpens April / May
- Practices BeginJuly / August
- Kickoff Times5:10 – 8:30 PM
- Regular Season9 game nights
- Championship NightNov 6
Spring 2027
Dates subject to change
- RegistrationOpens October
- Practices BeginFebruary
- Opening DayMid-February
- Season Length8 games
- PlayoffsMid-May
Proudly Supported By
Girls Get The Lights Too
All-Girls Football
Dedicated all-girls divisions from kindergarten through 8th grade, plus an all-girls high school division in the spring. Same park, same referees, same live scoreboard as every other FNL game.
- Girls-only brackets, grades K–2 through 7/8
- All-girls high school division each spring season
- NSD girls teams compete at the Tournament of Champions, one of the largest flag football tournaments in California
What You Get
What's Included
One fee covers the whole season. No raffle tickets, no candy sales, no parent volunteer shifts on the field.
$325
Per player, per season
Refundable up to one week before the first game
Uniform
FNL shorts and a jersey for every player, included in the fee.
Eight Games
A full eight-game regular season, plus single-elimination playoffs for every team.
Team Gear
Flags and balls are provided to every coach, nothing extra to buy.
Pictures
A set of team and individual photos, included. Be there on picture night to receive them.
Paid Referees
Every field has a paid referee and a field supervisor. Parents never have to officiate.
Awards
Participation awards for K and 1st/2nd, regular-season awards and championship rings for the rest.
Beyond The Season
More Than Fridays
A tournament, a camp, and a path into tackle football when your athlete is ready for it.
December
The Holiday Bowl
A single-day flag football tournament that draws teams from all over the country. Bring a team, make a team, or combine teams. Players who are not registered in FNL are eligible too. Team registration only: one coach or team parent signs everyone up. No roster limits, no substitution requirements.
Ask About The Holiday BowlYear Round
Skills Camps & Clinics
Camps and clinics run between seasons for athletes who want reps outside of Friday nights: route running, quarterback work, and flag-pulling fundamentals with FNL coaches.
Summer Camp RegistrationWhat Comes Next
The Tackle Pathway
Plenty of FNL athletes go on to play tackle in the fall or at their high school. These are the North County programs our families feed into.
Stronger Together
Our Sponsors
Local businesses are the reason registration stays where it is. Please patronize them, and thank them for supporting North San Diego youth flag football.
$275
Per team sponsorship
Every team secures a sponsor instead of the league raising registration fees. FNL is a nonprofit and provides sponsors a Tax ID for a 100% tax deduction. If no business steps up, the team's families can split it, roughly $30–$35 each.
Team sponsors
- A Quality Connection
- AGITP
- Aligned Life Chiropractic & Wellness
- Burn Boot Camp
- California Lookouts Baseball Club
- Chears Hearing Center
- Chicken Charlies
- Core Kitchen Designs LLC
- Curtis Coleman Co.
- DRW Construction INC
- Dobler Engineering
- E-4 Construction
Good To Know
Parent Questions
Where and when are the games?
Games are played at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. The majority are on Friday nights, with occasional other days for conflicts or weather. In general, younger divisions play earlier and older divisions play later. Fall 2026 kickoffs run 5:10, 6:00, 6:50, 7:40 and 8:30 PM. Games run about 45–50 minutes. Coaches can submit requests before the schedule is released.
How much does it cost?
The FNL registration fee is $325.
What's included with registration?
FNL shorts and a jersey for every player, flags and balls provided to each coach, and a set of team and individual pictures (you must be present on picture night to receive them). Registration also covers eight regular-season games plus single-elimination playoffs for every team.
What equipment does my athlete need?
Cleats and a mouth guard. FNL shorts and a jersey are included in the registration fee.
Can I volunteer to be a head or assistant coach?
Yes. Youth sports would not exist without volunteer coaches. Email [email protected] with "FNL Head Coach" in the subject line. You can also volunteer while registering your child online.
Can I request to play with a friend?
We do our best to accommodate buddy requests, but they can't be guaranteed. Groups of three or more friends must have a parent willing to be the head coach. Enter requests in the "Buddy Request" box during online registration.
Get In The Game
Claim Your Spot
Seasons fill fast. Get your athlete on the list and we will be in touch with a coach and a team.