LIVESTREAM IFAF Euro Flag Semifinals: Field 1, Sept. 27, 08:00 CET (8 am, 2 am ET)
Field 1 at the Val-de-Marne Interdepartmental Sports Park in Choisy-le-Roi hosts two critical semifinal contests on Saturday. The women’s tournament features Austria facing Spain at 8:00 AM, followed by a men’s semifinal between Austria and France at 9:15 AM. These games will determine which nations advance to their respective gold medal games later in the day.
Women’s semifinal: Austria vs. Spain
Austria enters the women’s semifinal after delivering a convincing 42-19 quarterfinal victory that ended Slovenia’s impressive tournament run. Head coach Michael Salamon has emphasized that while qualifying for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships was their minimum objective, the team is now fully focused on competing for gold. They face a Spanish squad that topped Group C during group play and demonstrated offensive firepower throughout the competition.
Watch live. IFAF Euro Flag Semifinals: Field 1, Sept. 27, 08:00 CET (8 am, 2 am ET)
Men’s semifinal: Austria vs. France
The men’s semifinal presents a compelling matchup between Austria and host nation France. The Austrian men’s team advanced through their quarterfinal with confidence, while France earned their semifinal berth with a thrilling 42-36 victory over IFAF world championships bronze medalist Switzerland. France defensive back Vincent Lemoine described the home crowd energy as “electric” and emphasized how the team’s cohesion and local support have been crucial factors in their success.
Tournament implications
Both semifinal games on Field 1 carry significant implications beyond medal aspirations. The four competing teams have already secured qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, but now compete for placement in Saturday afternoon’s championship matches. The games will be streamed live on IFAF.TV, allowing international audiences to witness the conclusion of the European championship tournament.
Watch live. IFAF Euro Flag Semifinals: Field 1, Sept. 27, 08:00 CET (8 am, 2 am ET)
