IFA Annual Calendar
Key Events & Milestones for 2026
Q1: January - March
IFA Annual Report
Comprehensive year-in-review covering accomplishments, goal achievement, financial transparency, and inspiring stories from member leagues and championship games throughout the past year.
Q2: April - June
League Directors Conference
Annual conference for league presidents and administrators. Network with peers, attend workshops, and learn best practices for league operations.
Q3: July - September
Independent Football Alliance National Jamboree
Jamboree games, skills challenges, all-star showcase, and Pro Football Hall of Fame tours for member league participants.
Begin League Season
Regular season play for member leagues across the country. Fall football runs from August through November with league games every weekend, culminating in league playoffs and championships.
Michigan vs Ohio Youth Jamboree
Independent Youth teams from two great football states advance football's best rivalry. More rivalry jamborees to come in future years - whose next?
Q4: October - December
Finish League Season
End regular season play for member leagues across the country. Fall football runs from August through November with league games every weekend, culminating in league playoffs and championships.
Independent Football Alliance National Championship
IFA Super Bowl championship game at the Dallas Cowboys' indoor practice facility. Championship week includes skills competitions and awards ceremony.
Specific dates and registration details are announced throughout the year. Member leagues receive priority registration for all IFA events.