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Nevada State University wins state's 1st college flag football game
The game was part of a series hosted by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Feb. 21, 2026 at 2:50am
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Nevada State University defeated fellow NAIA school La Sierra in the first of four flag football games hosted by the Las Vegas Raiders at the Intermountain Performance Center in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
This marks the first time a college flag football game has been played in the state of Nevada, showcasing the growing popularity of the sport at the collegiate level.
The details
The game between Nevada State and La Sierra was part of a series of four flag football games hosted by the Las Vegas Raiders at their Intermountain Performance Center. The Raiders have been working to promote flag football as a pathway to the sport of American football.
- The game took place on February 21, 2026.
The players
Nevada State University
A university located in Nevada that competed in the flag football game.
La Sierra
An NAIA school that competed against Nevada State in the flag football game.
Las Vegas Raiders
The NFL team that hosted the series of four flag football games at their Intermountain Performance Center.
What’s next
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to host three more flag football games at the Intermountain Performance Center in the coming weeks, showcasing more collegiate talent.
The takeaway
The hosting of this first-ever college flag football game in Nevada by the Las Vegas Raiders demonstrates the growing popularity and recognition of flag football as a viable collegiate sport, providing new opportunities for student-athletes.
