February 19, 2026

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO

The Art of Getting Back Up

These past few weeks have been a treat for sports fans. From the excitement of the Super Bowl to the incredible performances at the Winter Olympic Games, we’ve witnessed the very best athletes competing at the highest level.

But while championships and gold medals capture headlines, what may be even more powerful is what we see in moments of defeat.

Take Drake Maye. After a tough loss marked by turnovers and missed opportunities, he didn’t point fingers or make excuses. [Read more...]

All-American Scholar Weekend

Our All-American Scholar Weekend returns for the first time since 2019. Your invited to join us in Chicago on March 20-21 as we celebrate our most accomplished scholar-athletes. Also, we’ll induct our inaugural class of the Pop Warner Hall of Fame and recognize others that have contributed and served as exemplary ambassadors for Pop Warner.

Registration for All-American Scholar Weekend is now open. Click for more information.

Our Members Can Now Play NFL FLAG

Through a strategic partnership between Pop Warner and RCX Sports, Pop Warner members can now give their athletes a fast-paced, fun, and inclusive way to play flag football — powered by NFL FLAG and aligned with the Pop Warner mission.

The new Pop Warner NFL FLAG experience complements tackle football and creates new on-ramps into the Pop Warner ecosystem. [Learn more...]

Charlotte to Host Nationals Through 2027

Pop Warner has announced it will extend its partnership with Charlotte, North Carolina, as the host city for the Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance Nationals through 2027.

The decision follows the overwhelming success of Charlotte’s first year hosting the Pop Warner National Championships in 2025, which attracted more than 45,000 youth athletes, coaches, and spectators from across the United States and provided a significant economic boost to the region. [Read more...]

Check out our highlight reels from the 2025 event:

Pop Warner Super Bowl

Cheer & Dance Nationals

Crown Classic

NFL Continues to Spotlight Coaches

ICYMI: The NFL’s “Champion” Super Bowl commercial was awesome. It’s worth a watch if you haven't seen it - a powerful reminder that coaches truly power our game. It captures exactly what we see across Pop Warner every day - men and women who give their time, energy, and heart to help kids grow not just as football players, but as leaders, teammates, and resilient young people.

This past season, we were proud to honor five of our outstanding Pop Warner coaches through the NFL Play Football Youth Coach of the Week program. To those five, and to all our coaches who lead by example and inspire their players every day: thank you. Here's to continuing to grow, improve, and celebrate our sport together!

Look Sharp This Season in Momentec Unis

Momentec Brands is your go-to source for all of your football and cheerleading uniform needs, and you can order some team gear as well. Available through your local Momentec dealer.

Podcast Continues to Attract Big Names

“Extra Points" continues to deliver some great conversations with some of the sport's best. Recently released episodes include Jim Kelly, Randall McDaniel and Warren Moon. Listen onSpotify,Apple Podcasts,Amazon Music,YouTube or wherever you listen.

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