GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Green Bay Packers welcomed a dozen NFL flag football teams to Lambeau this weekend for the NFL Flag Football Super Regional Tournament.
55 teams from 10 different states registered to take part in the tournament.
The tournament has 9 different divisions, ranging from just under eight years old to high school level.
Winners of the event receive a bid to compete in the NFL Flag Championship in Canton, Ohio.
One athlete told us why this sport is so important to them.
“The whole reason why this is my favorite is because I like when it gets really competitive, and then I can show off my skills that I’m pretty good at this sport,” he said.