SCOTTSDALE, AZ (September 10, 2025) – The Fiesta Sports Foundation continues its efforts to advance the sport of girls flag football in the state of Arizona by forming a new midseason tournament. The inaugural Fiesta Bowl Copper State Invitational will feature a pool-play tournament with the top two teams from each bracket advancing to a single elimination playoff.

Held on October 9 and October 11 at Arizona State University Recreation & Sports Fields at Dorsey, the Fiesta Bowl Copper State Invitational begins on Thursday, October 9, at 2 p.m. with a matchup featuring defending 6A state champion Hamilton facing 4A runner-up Prescott on North Field. Pool play continues on October 9 and the morning of October 11, with the top two teams from each bracket advancing to a single elimination playoff. The championship begins at 5:15 p.m. on South Field.

"We want Fiesta Sports Foundation to be synonymous with promoting youth sports in Arizona and girls flag football is one of the fastest growing youth sports across the country. Creating the Fiesta Bowl Copper State Invitational provides a tournament-style experience that players always enjoy," said Fiesta Sports Foundation Executive Director & CEO Erik Moses. "Bringing some of the state's best teams and players to one location builds a festival environment that highlights great matchups and overall competition in this sport."

Fiesta Bowl Copper State Invitational is the latest football engagement initiative from the Fiesta Sports Foundation, in addition to the Foundation's presenting partnership of the Arizona Interscholastic Association girls flag football state championships, High School All-State teams, High School Showdown, Legacy Football Clinics and more.
 
2025 Fiesta Bowl Copper State Invitational schedule (all games at ASU Dorsey Fields):
Thursday, October 9 (Pool Play)
Hamilton vs. Prescott (North Field) – 2 p.m.
Mountain Ridge vs. Xavier (South Field) – 2 p.m.
Highland vs. Sunrise Mountain (North Field) – 3:45 p.m.
Liberty vs. Canyon View (South Field) – 3:45 p.m.
Xavier vs. Hamilton (North Field) – 5:30 p.m.
Prescott vs. Mountain Ridge (South Field) – 5:30 p.m.
Canyon View vs. Highland (North Field) – 7:15 p.m.
Sunrise Mountain vs. Liberty (South Field) – 7:15 p.m.
 
Saturday, October 11 (Pool Play)
Hamilton vs. Mountain Ridge (North Field) – 10 a.m.
Prescott vs. Xavier (South Field) – 10 a.m.
Highland vs. Liberty (North Field) – 11:45 a.m.
Sunrise Mountain vs. Canyon View (South Field) – 11:45 a.m.
 
Saturday, October 11 (Semifinals)
Bracket 1 #4 seed vs. Bracket 2 #4 seed (North Field) – 1:30 p.m.
Bracket 1 #3 seed vs. Bracket 2 #3 seed (South Field) – 1:30 p.m.
Bracket 1 #1 seed vs. Bracket 2 #2 seed (North Field) – 3:15 p.m.
Bracket 1 #2 seed vs. Bracket 2 #1 seed (South Field) – 3:15 p.m.
 
Saturday, October 11 (Championship Game)
Winner of semifinal 1 vs. Winner of semifinal 2 (South Field) – 5:15 p.m.
 
ABOUT FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION
Since its inception in 1971, the Fiesta Sports Foundation has been a world-class community organization that executes innovative experiences, drives economic growth and champions charitable causes, inspiring pride in all Arizonans during and outside of college football bowl season. As a nonprofit organization, it is driven by its vision to create unforgettable experiences through world-class sporting events, unparalleled hospitality and life-changing community impact. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Rate Bowl and its year-round events, including the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, corporate partnerships and numerous community events throughout the year, the Foundation provides charitable resources to support Arizona nonprofit organizations that serve communities through a focus on youth, sports and education. Learn more at www.FiestaSportsFoundation.org and @Fiesta_Bowl on X/Instagram.