Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Host Second She is Football Invitational

Eight high school girls flag football teams to compete in two-day tournament at Buccaneers' training facility

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:40pm

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting the second annual two-day high school girls flag football She is Football Invitational in coordination with the She is Football Career Summit event. The tournament will feature eight teams from around Florida, including two nationally ranked squads, competing at the AdventHealth Training Center on March 6-7.

Why it matters

The She is Football Invitational is part of the Buccaneers' efforts to grow and promote girls' and women's participation in football. The event also features a career summit aimed at inspiring and empowering the next generation of female leaders.

The details

The two-day tournament will include matchups between the eight participating teams, with the championship and third-place games taking place on Saturday. The event is being presented by Fifth Third Bank, which is also sponsoring the She is Football Career Summit that will feature networking, a 5K run, and a local small business market.

  • The She is Football Invitational will take place on March 6-7, 2026.
  • The championship and third-place games will be played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The NFL team hosting the second annual She is Football Invitational and Career Summit event.

Fifth Third Bank

The presenting sponsor of the She is Football Invitational and Career Summit event.

Lennard High School

One of the nationally ranked teams (No. 9) participating in the She is Football Invitational.

Steinbrenner High School

Another nationally ranked team (No. 22) competing in the She is Football Invitational.

Scott Daigle

Fifth Third Bank Regional President, who commented on the bank's support for the event.

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What they’re saying

“As a proud partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fifth Third Bank is honored to support this meaningful event for our community. The She is Football Career Summit reflects the shared mission of both our organizations to inspire and empower. Our commitment goes beyond the game. We invest in programs that strengthen our community and help develop the next generation of leaders.”

— Scott Daigle, Fifth Third Bank Regional President

What’s next

The championship and third-place games of the She is Football Invitational will be played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' She is Football Invitational and Career Summit event demonstrates the team's commitment to growing and promoting girls' and women's participation in football, while also inspiring the next generation of female leaders through networking and professional development opportunities.