A new football title chase lies ahead as women’s flag football closes in on NCAA championship status
Summary
Women’s flag football is growing quickly in colleges across the U.S. It is expected to become an official NCAA championship sport as soon as 2028, with more than 120 schools starting teams this year. The sport will also appear in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.Key Facts
- Women’s flag football is currently an NCAA “emerging sport” with over 120 schools planning teams this academic year.
- A vote to make it an official NCAA championship sport will take place in January for all divisions (I, II, and III).
- Flag football already has championship status in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), with a title game scheduled for May.
- The first NCAA Division I championship could feature schools without a strong tackle football history, like Cal Poly, which has recruited top players.
- Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
- Coaches and players are currently preparing for the sport’s growth, including organizing schedules and recruiting.
- Some programs are led by experienced coaches, like Nebraska’s coach Liz Sowers, who has won five NAIA titles.
- The sport is gaining more respect and popularity, partly due to support from USA Football and connections to youth and national teams.
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