AFVD vs NFL FLAG
AFVD
Germany: the league play of the AFVD and its state associations.
2026 edition
NFL FLAG
USA: the leagues licensed by NFL FLAG, and anywhere in the world a club holds that licence.
2025 edition
These 7 differences
| Rule | AFVD | NFL FLAG |
|---|---|---|
| Roster at most | 15 | 10 |
| How many may rush | unlimited | 2 |
| Blitz from close in | 2 | – |
| No runs before midfield | does not exist | 5 yards |
| Downs after that | 4 | 3 |
| Competition classes | Adults, U16, U13, U10, U7 | HS, 14U, 12U, 10U, 8U, 7U, 6U |
| Classes with no rush at all | none, rushing applies everywhere | 8U, 7U, 6U |
Everything side by side
The full comparison. The two agree on 7 points. That is shown here so it stays visible what was checked and not merely missing.
| Rule | AFVD | NFL FLAG |
|---|---|---|
| Players per side | 5 | 5 |
| Roster at most | 15 | 10 |
| Field | 50 × 25 yards, end zones of 10 each | 50 × 25 yards, end zones of 10 each |
| Rush only from | 7 yards | 7 yards |
| How many may rush | unlimited | 2 |
| Blitz from close in | 2 | – |
| No runs before the end zone | 5 yards | 5 yards |
| No runs before midfield | does not exist | 5 yards |
| Downs to midfield | 4 | 4 |
| Downs after that | 4 | 3 |
| Time to pass | 7 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Quarterback may run himself | no | no |
| Competition classes | Adults, U16, U13, U10, U7 | HS, 14U, 12U, 10U, 8U, 7U, 6U |
| Classes with no rush at all | none, rushing applies everywhere | 8U, 7U, 6U |