2026 Gridiron Nations Championship
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Mexico |
| Dates | 12 December 2026 – 19 December 2026 |
| No. of nations | Three |
← 2025 GNC 2027-28 → | |
The 2026 Gridiron Nations Championship is a planned men's international tackle football competition scheduled to take place in Mexico City, Mexico, from 12 to 19 December 2026, during a designated event window branded as GNC Week.[1]
The Tournament was originally scheduled for Panama City, Panama, until the GNC conducted a review due to inflation in travel costs driven by the US-Iran conflict.[2] Canada and Mexico have confirmed participation while Panama is part of an IFAF Tournament of the Americas at that time. [3]
Background
Organizers described the early announcement on 1 March 2026,[4] as intended to support advance planning related to sponsorship development and broadcast partnership discussions, and to continue to position the championship as an annual platform for men's international tackle football.[5]
Host venue
The 2026 event is scheduled to be held in Mexico City, with venues TBD.
Teams
Two national teams have been confirmed for the 2026 edition:[6]
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References
- ↑ NationsChampionship.com (17 June 2026). "GNC Delegates Proposed Mexico Tournament to FMFA". GNC.
- ↑ AFI Staff (3 March 2026). "GNC returns in 2026 with GNC week set for Panama City". American Football International.
- ↑ GNC Editorial, nationschampionship.com (1 March 2026). "Panama to host 2026 Gridiron Nations League".
- ↑ Hodge, John (2 March 2026). "GNC Returns for 2026 with Canada, Mexico, Panama". 3 Down Nation.
- ↑ Ralph, Dan (2 March 2026). "Canada Set to Defend Title in Second Annual Gridiron Nations Championship". The Canadian Press via Nanaimo News Now.
- ↑ Canadian Press (2 March 2026). "Canada to Defend Title in Second Annual GNC". TSN.ca.