SportsEngine, the leading youth sports management technology platform, today announced a multi-year partnership with Blue Chip Youth Sports, one of the world’s largest flag football organizations. Under the agreement, SportsEngine becomes the exclusive provider of online member management, registration, and payment solutions for all Blue Chip leagues.
A Strategic Collaboration to Support Flag Football’s Expansion
Flag football is exploding in popularity, becoming the world’s fastest-growing sport with:
- Over 20 million players worldwide
- Participants in more than 100 countries
- 2.4 million players under age 17 in the U.S.
- Inclusion as an official sport at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
This partnership positions SportsEngine and Blue Chip Youth Sports at the forefront of flag football’s global expansion, providing streamlined operations for leagues and a simplified experience for players and families.
Blue Chip Youth Sports Continues Global Expansion
Blue Chip Youth Sports currently operates:
- More than 40 leagues
- Over 30,000 young athletes across North America
- Recent expansion into Narita, Japan—its first league in Asia
The collaboration will empower Blue Chip to accelerate growth into new regions and make participation more accessible worldwide.
Leaders Celebrate the Partnership
“We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Chip Youth Sports to bring their flag football leagues the benefits of SportsEngine’s cutting-edge technology,” said Dan Burquist, Senior Vice President, SportsEngine.
“Our platform streamlines operations, simplifies registration, and enhances the athlete, coach, and parent experience.”
“This partnership with SportsEngine is an exciting step forward,” said Patrick Williams, CEO, Blue Chip Youth Sports.
“Their technology allows us to better serve athletes and families while expanding flag football globally. We’re eager to see this collaboration enhance everyone’s experience.”
About SportsEngine
SportsEngine technology supports:
- Over 27,000 youth sports organizations
- Tournaments, Governing Bodies, and professional leagues
- More than 1,000 municipalities
Their platform reduces administrative work and enhances communication, allowing leagues to focus more on athlete development and less on paperwork.
