The engines roared and the Ascenders were gone, lifted out of Florida night and dropped eight hours later into Madrid’s gold afternoon. The city felt alive right away—busy streets, old buildings, people everywhere. They hopped on a bus with and just took it all in,...

As the leaves start to turn and the football season heats up here in the States, the IMG Academy Football team is gearing up for a European adventure. From October 7 to October 14, 2025, the team will embark on their fourth Global Bowl journey, this time heading to...

Under the bright Texas sun at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, the spirit of Catholic Bowl V soared high on Saturday, September 13, 2025, drawing together six elite Catholic high schools from three states. Football was the feature program, as it is for each Catholic Bowl...

American Football High School Games to be Played Energia Park on Friday August 22 Will Support the Club’s Expansion and Community Programs Proceeds from the 2025 Global Ireland Football Tournament being played at EnergiaPark in Dublin on Friday, August 22, are to be...

Rocky Bleier G.I.F.T. 2025 Honorary Chairman Robert Patrick "Rocky" Bleier is an American former professional football player and a veteran of the United States Army. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968...

Global Ireland Football Tournament Global Ireland Football Tournament, Energia Park, Dublin IE 3:00 PM Hun School vs. NFL Academy 6:30 PM Kiski School vs. Jr. Irish Wolfhounds The Global Ireland Football Tournament (G.I.F.T.) dates back to 2012, when 12 teams decided...

Granbury, TX – Global Football is gearing up for its fourth trip with IMG Academy Football, as the team will travel to Spain this upcoming October to play the Spanish U19 Select Team in Madrid. This exciting journey aligns with Spain’s National Day, adding a festive...

Tickets for the 2025 Catholic Bowl in Arlington, TX are now on sale! Join us at Choctaw Stadium for a day filled with Faith, Freedom, and Football! Tickets are now purchasable through the following link: Catholic Bowl...

American Football, Rugby and Field Hockey Teams from Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ireland, and UK Bring a Celebration of Sport to Multiple Venues TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – The Global Ireland Football Tournament (GIFT) returns to Dublin for a sixth...

In June of 2027, Global Football will embark to Africa, for the KILELENI Reunion Tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvYL_uWMR68 DATES June 26 – July 11; Includes Mt. Kilimanjaro 6-day Summit Hike (OR) 6-day Photo safari OR June 26 – July 4; no Mt. Kilimanjaro...

The Wheaton College Thunder football team’s electrifying journey to Portugal was a blend of cultural immersion, heartfelt service, and athletic milestones that will be remembered across the nation. On May 17, 2025, Wheaton College became the first college football...

In May 2025, the Hampden-Sydney College Tigers embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Italy, where the excitement of American football blended with cultural exploration. The highlight of the trip was a dominant 47-0 win against the Napoli Brigante in Naples on May...

For the fifth consecutive year, the Global Football Foundation, in partnership with the Advancement Foundation of Fort Worth Diocese and the Catholic Diocese of Dallas will present a weekend of Faith, Freedom, and Football. The September 13 triple header at Choctaw...

In late April 2025, the IMG Academy Ascender Elite Football team embarked on a historic journey to Japan for the Ascender Elite Global Bowl 2025, held on April 26 in Osaka. This trip, a collaboration with Global Football, was more than an exhibition game—it was a...

Since 2012, the Global Ireland Football Tournament (G.I.F.T.) event has welcomed 36 different school teams, from 11 states and 4 nations. The event has taken place in Ireland five different times (2012, 2014, 2016, 2023, and 2024) with 2025 marking the sixth year of...