5v5 COMP Playoffs – Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Hype

NATIONAL FLAG RANKING

As flag football continues to surge in popularity across Canada, one of the most anticipated events of the spring calendar is just around the corner.

From May 9–11, Concordia University Stadium in Montreal will play host to the 2025 National Flag Ranking 5v5 Flag Football Tournament — a marquee event bringing together multiple talent levels from across the country in what promises to be a weekend of high-intensity competition and community celebration.

Divisions for All Ages and Levels

The tournament features a wide range of divisions catering to youth and adult players alike. For younger participants, co-ed brackets include 10U through 16U, with additional girls-only categories at each age level. Adult divisions include Men’s Pro, Men’s Gauntlet (with tiered skill levels), University, Ladies Only, and Co-Ed/Mixed, where teams must field at least two female players at all times.

The format guarantees every team at least four games — three pool play matchups followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket. Games are fast-paced, with 24-minute run time clocks and just one minute for halftime. Adult games will be played Friday and Saturday evenings, while youth games run Saturday and Sunday during daytime hours.

Organizers are clear that division sizes are capped. Once filled, additional teams will be placed on a waitlist. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Hardware and Cash on the Line

In addition to competition, teams will be playing for prizes. Champions in the Men’s Pro Division will earn a $1,500 cash prize. Other adult divisions, including University, Ladies Only, Gauntlet, and Mixed, will see $500 cash prizes awarded to winning teams. Youth division champions will also receive rings.

A Weekend Worth the Trip

With the tournament taking place in the heart of Montreal, teams are encouraged to treat the event as a full-team experience. For many squads outside of the city, this tournament presents an opportunity to blend competition with camaraderie — and enjoy the sights, culture, and food of Montreal along the way.

Registration Now Open

The entry fee for teams is $375 CAD, with rosters capped at 12 players and 2 coaches. Teams must carry a minimum of six players to be eligible. Registration is available now at NationalFlagRanking.com

Youth divisions will require age verification, and any attempts at roster manipulation will be met with strict disciplinary action. National Flag Ranking has emphasized its commitment to fair play and competitive integrity across all divisions.

The Real Ones Are Left Standing

The regular season was wild.
The quarterfinals? More like a final pit stop before the real fireworks.

Before we dive into the big semifinals coming up, let’s talk about what just happened — because even if a few games looked lopsided on paper, there’s a whole lot more underneath the surface.

Quebec’s Rising Stars Deserve Their Flowers

First and foremost, massive respect to Team Quebec U18A and U18B.

Thrown into the fire against the best adult teams in the league, these young squads showed heart, development, and flashes of serious future dominance.
No, they didn’t pull off Cinderella upsets. But they competed. They improved. They stayed resilient in a division where experience, size, and speed are absolutely ruthless.
They earned their stripes this season — and anyone paying attention knows: their time is coming.

Their playoff losses (U18A falling to Braves 55-6, U18B falling to Flag 56-13) might look rough, but the reality?
They stood tall, took their shots, and finished the season with pride.

If you’re talking about growth and heart this season, you better be mentioning Team Quebec.

🎯 Quarterfinal Results – The Tune-Up Before The War

Flag moi L’sac 56 – 13 Team Quebec U18B
Braves 55 – 6 Team Quebec U18A
The Jamesons 42 – 34 Roos’
Vengeance 41 – 34 Party Throwers

The top seeds did what they were expected to do — and then some.

Flag, Braves, Vengeance, and The Jamesons all put up big offensive numbers, fine-tuned their playbooks, and gained some momentum heading into semifinals.

💀 The Most Heartbreaking Loss: Roos’

Man, Roos’ season could be summed up in one word: battles.

They took Jamesons deep into a second-half slugfest, putting up 34 points and 26 of them in the second-half.
AJ Gomes balled out again, doing everything but drive the team bus.
But it wasn’t enough — Jamesons just had a little more firepower down the stretch.

The end of the road for a team that was this close every single week.

Respect to the Roos’ for a warrior season.

🧠 Now It’s Real: Semifinal Matchups Set

Monday, May 12 – Stade Soccer MTL

(1) Flag moi L’sac vs (4) The Jamesons
(2) Braves vs (3) Vengeance

No more tune-ups.
No more easy wins.
No more excuses.

It’s about who’s smarter, tougher, and hungrier for a shot at the championship.

📢 Final Word Before Monday

The four teams left standing didn’t just survive. They earned it.
Flag’s offense is historic. Braves’ balance is deadly. Vengeance is pure playoff DNA. Jamesons are peaking at the right time.