Los Angeles Chargers Make History With First-Ever NFL Flag Football Event In Greece

The Los Angeles Chargers will continue to strengthen their presence and deepen their connection in Greece following their initial visit to Athens earlier this year, where they announced their fifth-round selection of the 2025 NFL Draft from the iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne in April.

In a groundbreaking initiative that highlights the team’s commitment to youth development, international outreach, and cultural heritage, the Chargers will host a series of events on Aegean Island, Santorini in October 2025, marking a significant milestone for the sport in Greece.

This historic visit will take place on October 10-12 on one of Greece’s most stunning islands in the world, with the support of the Municipality of Thira. This event underscores the Chargers’ mission to grow flag football internationally, especially ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where it will debut as an official sport. In doing so, the Los Angeles Chargers are not only promoting the sport globally but also inspiring the next generation of athletes by creating a safe, educational, and enjoyable program for local youth. 

Through youth development programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach, the Chargers also aim to honor their heritage as the Spanos Family continues to celebrate their roots as Greek immigrants from the Aegean island of Symi.

• Greece’s First-Ever Flag Football Camps
  • Friday, October 10 from 10-12pm 
    • Youth ages 11-13 will have the chance to participate in a flag football camp hosted by the Chargers to learn and understand the fundamentals of flag football in a safe environment.
  • Saturday, October 11 from 12-2pm
    • Teens ages 13+ will have the chance to participate in a flag football camp hosted by the Chargers to learn and understand the fundamentals of flag football in a safe environment.

• Flag Football Exhibition Game
  • Friday, October 10 at 12:30pm 
    • A flag football exhibition game featuring NFL Legends and current athletes in a high-energy showcase game, demonstrating the excitement of flag football to a new audience.

• Watch Party: Chargers vs. Dolphins 
  • Sunday, October 12 at 7:30pm 
    • Greek media and NFL fans will unite in Santorini to watch the Chargers take on the Miami Dolphins.

The events will be attended by notable participants, including a Chargers legend, Greek-American former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl XLII participant Niko Koutouvides, Greek-Swedish-American football player and coach Melina Malaxos, members of Aegean Elite, Greece’s premier American football team, as well as official staff from the Los Angeles Chargers.

For more information about upcoming initiatives in Greece, visit www.chargers.com or follow the Chargers on social media: