The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the return of She is Football Weekend, a two-day celebration of girls and women scheduled for Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, 2026. Presented by Jabil, the event will feature a career summit, a girls flag football tournament, the She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll and a market showcasing local small businesses.
Ambetter, Coca-Cola Beverages of Florida, PT Solutions and The Baldwin Group will serve as supporting sponsors. Events will take place at the AdventHealth Training Center and Raymond James Stadium, and registration is open for the 2026 She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll.
2026 She is Football Weekend schedule
The She is Football Women's Summit, presented by Fifth Third Bank, is scheduled for Friday, March 6, at Raymond James Stadium. The summit will bring together female leaders from various industries to serve as mentors and help women connect while supporting personal and professional growth.
Saturday's programming will include the She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll at the AdventHealth Training Center. The She is Football Market and curated tours of the AdventHealth Training Center also are scheduled for Saturday, with the tours designed to give girls information about roles available within a professional sports organization.
The She is Football Invitational will return to the AdventHealth Training Center in 2026 and feature eight high school flag football teams. The participating teams are Apopka High School, Belleview High School, Bloomingdale High School, East Bay High School, Harmony High School, Hernando High School, Lennard High School and Steinbrenner High School.
Inaugural weekend drew patrons from 27 states
The inaugural She is Football Weekend drew patrons from 27 states and featured two days of sold-out events. Nearly 800 female leaders attended the She is Football Summit, presented by Fifth Third Bank, while more than 3,000 participants took part in the She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll.
"We were incredibly moved by the response we received from our inaugural She is Football Weekend last year and we look forward to building on that success in the year ahead," said Darcie Glazer Kassewitz. "Our mission is to develop 50,000 female leaders annually, and my family is honored to be part of a community that shares and supports that vision. We remain committed to advancing these efforts and look forward to making 2026 an even more impactful event."
Funds raised from the 5K and the weekend will support programming designed to keep young girls in sports. The Buccaneers said 94% of women in executive positions have played youth sports, while the dropout rate for girls in youth sports is double the rate for boys.
"Jabil is proud to once again partner with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to empower the next generation of leaders," said Tuba Kuklen. "She is Football brings together women of different backgrounds and experiences to learn from one another, inspire new ideas, and gain the confidence to pursue their biggest goals — making an impact on our communities that extends far beyond a single weekend."
More information and registration details are available at buccaneers.com/sheisfootball.
Source: Original report