A brand new youth flag football league, Friday Night Lights, is coming to Scottsdale this fall.

Friday Night Lights: Scottsdale Shines in Youth Flag Football

This fall, Scottsdale becomes the latest addition to the growing Friday Night Lights family, bringing youth flag football under the Friday night sky at Chaparral Park. Launching mid‑September, this league is gearing up to light up the weekends for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade.

“A brand new youth flag football league, Friday Night Lights, is coming to Scottsdale this fall.” (instagram.com, instagram.com)

Game Plan & Schedule

Practices: Once a week, starting mid‑August.
Season Opener: Friday, September 12, at 5 PM. (instagram.com)
Venue: Chaparral Park in North Scottsdale—an ideal setting for Friday evening matchups under the lights.

Who Can Play?

Open to boys and girls in grades K–8.
Divided into gender-specific divisions to ensure optimal play and fun. (reddit.com, instagram.com)
Play solo or pack the roster—kids can play with friends, classmates (buddy system), or register as a full team with a volunteer coach.

Why It Matters

With over 40,000 kids already participating across the country, Friday Night Lights has become one of the fastest‑growing youth flag football programs in the U.S. (instagram.com) Scottsdale families now have a local opportunity to join this dynamic community.

The league promotes teamwork, athleticism, and a positive environment—no tackling, just fun, fair competition under the Saturday‑night‑style atmosphere… on Fridays.

Getting Involved

Registration: Open now at scottsdalefnl.com
Follow the latest updates on Instagram: @scottsdalefnl
Contact: DJ Dykes at 480‑942‑8008 or via scottsdalefnl@gmail.com

Spotlight on the Experience

“Grades K‑8. Girls and boys divisions. All games at Chaparral Park on Friday nights. One practice per week,” shared a Reddit post from the Scottsdale community—capturing the league’s appeal in just a few lines. (reddit.com, azsportsleague.com, facebook.com)

Local Instagram content echoes the excitement: “Big news, Scottsdale. A brand new Friday Night Lights is coming your way this fall.” (instagram.com) And with coach‑led team options, buddy pairings, and weekly practice and game structure, the program promises memorable experiences both on and off the field.

Final Whistle

Scottsdale’s Friday Night Lights stands to become a cornerstone of youth athletics in the area—a place where kids develop confidence, camaraderie, and a love for sport, all in the iconic Friday night football setting. Join the fun, register now, and become part of a nationwide phenomenon coming to your neighborhood.

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