Visit Eau Claire and Sonnentag Center host 2026 Flag Football tournament

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (VISIT EAU CLAIRE PRESS RELEASE) – Visit Eau Claire, in partnership with the Sonnentag Center, has secured a major national sporting event for 2026, bringing the Pylon 7on7 Flag Football Tournament to the Sonnentag Field House on March 14–15, 2026.

Pylon 7on7 is a premier traveling flag football tournament that attracts elite high school athletes from across the country. The Eau Claire stop is expected to welcome more than 30 teams and over 1,000 athletes, coaches, families, and spectators, generating direct economic impact for the community.

While Pylon 7on7 features high-level flag football competition, the event is widely recognized as a critical exposure platform for student-athletes pursuing collegiate opportunities. Over the past two decades, Pylon has helped produce over three thousand Division I college commits and over 300 NFL alumni, establishing itself as a proven pathway for athletic development, competition, and visibility.

“We’re extremely excited to welcome Pylon 7on7 to Eau Claire,” said Lucas Connolly, Sports Relationship Manager for Visit Eau Claire. “This event brings elite competition to our community and provides young athletes with a platform to compete, be seen, and develop, while highlighting the Sonnentag Center as a top-tier venue for national sporting events.”

Scheduled between Pylon 7on7 events in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, Eau Claire’s inclusion reflects the growing reputation of the region as an attractive host for large-scale sporting events.

“This tournament is another example of how Eau Claire continues to grow as a destination for youth sports, and we are excited to partner with Visit Eau Claire to welcome Pylon 7on7 Football and the many athletes, families, and visitors who will experience our community,” said Steve Kirk, Interim General Manager of the Sonnentag Center.

The event was secured through a collaborative effort between Visit Eau Claire’s sales team and the Sonnentag Center. This partnership reinforces a shared commitment to attracting impactful sporting events that drive visitation, showcase local facilities, and elevate Eau Claire’s profile on a national stage.

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