Seville · American Football

American Football in Seville

American football in Seville is real, and it's called flag football. CD Hispalis Flag is Seville's flag football team — non-contact, co-ed, accessible to all levels.

Try American football in Seville

American football without contact?

Yes. Flag football is American football in its purest form: same concepts, same plays, same strategy. The difference? Instead of tackling, you pull a flag from the ball carrier's belt. Same excitement, minimal risk.

Flag vs tackle differences

Flag FootballAmerican Football (Tackle)
ContactNon-contact (flag pulling)Tackles and blocks
Players5-on-511-on-11
Co-edYes, co-ed formatNo (separate categories)
EquipmentSportswear + trainersHelmet, shoulder pads, protective gear
Starting costVirtually zeroHigh (full kit)
Injury riskVery lowModerate-high

Frequently asked questions

Is flag football American football?

Yes. Flag football is a version of American football. It shares the same rules, strategy, and objectives. The only difference is that contact is replaced by pulling a flag.

Is there physical contact?

No. Any form of contact is prohibited: blocking, tackling, pushing, or holding. Flag football is a non-contact sport, making it accessible to all ages and body types.

Can I play without prior experience?

Absolutely. Most of our players started without ever having touched an American football. We teach you the rules, positions, and plays from scratch.

Is it a co-ed sport?

Yes. Flag football is co-ed, though there are also women-only competitions. At CD Hispalis Flag we place great importance on women's sport and actively seek both men and women. It is one of the most egalitarian team sports.

Where do you train in Seville?

We train at Centro Deportivo Hytasa, Av. de Hytasa 10 (Polígono Hytasa, 41006 Seville). Mondays and Wednesdays from 21:00 to 22:30.

Want to play American football in Seville?

Come try a training session for free. No commitment, no prior experience needed.

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