GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL

Girls high school flag football is on the rise. With flag football sweeping the nation, the sport is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Schools across the country are recognizing the value of flag football as an official high school sport, paving the way for more girls to compete, earn college scholarships, and make history on the field.

In 2023, the Patriots partnered with Future Gen Sports to pilot a Spring season dedicated to girls' flag football at the high school level. The league began with eight teams in 2023. In 2024, the league nearly tripled to 23 teams. With over 50 percent of girls flag athletes having never played a team sport, the Patriots are dedicated to growing the sport with the end goal of sanctioning the sport at the varsity level throughout all six New England states.

NFL FLAG is dedicated to creating more opportunities for female athletes to participate in flag football. They know that the game will only get stronger with the more girls who play. In addition to implementing girls-only leagues and tournaments, they've also teamed up with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and RCX Sports to make women's flag football a sanctioned college sport for the first time in history.

The Girls' Junior National Team athletes and coaches represent the highest level of competition and a standard of excellence at the youth level. They represent the U.S. in international competitions, including USA Football's Junior International Cup, which brings together the best youth flag athletes from across the world. Athletes are also afforded the unique opportunity to meet and compete against the best youth flag football players from countries around the world.