Welcome to the January 12 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, January 5, and Sunday, January 11, 2026. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!

1 Addition This Week

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will add women's flag football beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. UW-Parkside is the third school from the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) to add the sport.

2026 NIRSA Champions Crowned

The NIRSA National Championships took place on the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas, last week. Champions were determined in four divisions: Co-rec, men's, women's, and unified. In the co-rec, the University of Georgia captured its fourth straight NIRSA title by defeating Princeton University (NJ). In the unified division, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln emerged victorious over Mississippi State University. It was Nebraska's third overall title in the division and first since 2022.

In the men's division, it was Georgia College and State University reclaiming the top spot. GCSU previously won titles in 2019, 2022, and 2023, giving them a fourth title in six seasons. The women's title was a showdown of the only two schools to win the NIRSA women's division since 2013. The University of Florida bested the University of Central Florida to win its fourth consecutive title. The Gators have won 7 of the previous 8 women's titles and have 8 overall, with the first occurring in 1994.

2025-26 Scheduling News

Cal Poly (CA) will host its first spring tournament on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. The tournament is open to any school that wishes to participate, and it will be held on campus in San Luis Obispo, California. Any collegiate flag football program interested in competing at Cal Poly's tournament should contact Ryan Weisenberg (rweisenb@calpoly[dot]edu).

The National Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL) spring 2026 campaign will feature a 10-game season, with playoffs and a championship. For current NCFFL members, there are still slots available for the Maryland Regional, Pennsylvania Regional, and National Championship. The deadline for those is Thursday, January 15, 2026. The NCFFL also posted the current list of participants for spring 2026. Dates for the spring tournaments and championships are as follows:

The first spring tournament will take place on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Howard Community College (MD) in Columbia, Maryland. The second spring tournament will take place two weeks later, on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at Lancaster Bible College (PA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Finally, the NCFFL National Championships will be held on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Capelli Sports Complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

The NCFFL is looking for schools that would like to host a flag football tournament during the 2026-27 academic year. The NCFFL plans to have at least 8 events next season. For fall 2026, the aim is to have 2 East Coast and 1 West Coast tournaments. For spring 2027, the NCFFL is hoping to have 4 regionals in the Central and Eastern US, 2 in the Midwest and West Coast, and the National Championship. Those interested should email admin@nc-ffl[dot]com for additional information.

The NCFFL updated the membership for the 2025-26 academic year, with over 20 schools participating. The full list of NCFFL members for the academic year is provided below.

• Bethany College (WV)
• Bryant & Stratton College (Albany, NY)
• Campbellsville University (KY)
• College of Staten Island (NY)
• Ferrum College (VA)
• Harford Community College (MD)
• Howard Community College (MD)
• Iona University (NY)
• Kean University (NJ)
• Lancaster Bible College (PA)
• Long Island University (NY)
• Mercyhurst University (PA)
• Penn West California (PA)
• Radford University (VA)
• Rutgers University (NJ)
• Siena Heights University (MI)
• St. Joseph's University (Brooklyn, NY)
• St. Joseph's University (Long Island, NY)
• SUNY Cortland (NY)
• University of Albany (NY)
• University of Delaware
• Villa Maria College (NY)

The Women's Collegiate Flag Football League (WCFFL) is looking for additional teams to compete during the 2026 spring season. The WCFFL will have tournaments in the spring. Those interested should contact Venisha Lee (wcflagfootball1@gmail[dot]com).

NEW THIS WEEK: Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University (AZ) scheduled an early season contest. The two schools will play on Saturday, January 24, in Phoenix, Arizona, in what's being billed as the Purple & Maroon Rivalry.

NEW THIS WEEK: College of DuPage (IL) posted its 2026 spring schedule. DuPage will start the season with the Halas Hall Invite on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. Next up will be a pair of games on Saturday, March 14, against North Central Missouri College and Pratt Community College (KS). On Saturday, March 21, DuPage will take on Purdue University Northwest (IN). There will be another doubleheader on Saturday, March 28, against Florida Gateway College and LaGrange College (GA). The month will end with games versus Daytona State College (FL) and the University of Central Florida (club team) on Monday, March 30.

Saturday, April 4, will feature a doubleheader against Benedictine University (IL) and Pratt CC (KS). The following weekend will be another doubleheader, this time against Benedictine (IL) and Illinois Wesleyan University. DuPage will face Bryant & Stratton College (WI) on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 22. The final regular season game will be against Purdue Northwest on Saturday, April 25.

NEW THIS WEEK: Cumberland University (TN) unveiled a 24-game regular season schedule. The Phoenix will start on Saturday, February 21, with a doubleheader against Huntingdon College (AL) and LaGrange College (GA). The next game will be on Thursday, March 5, against Graceland University (IA). Saturday, March 7, will feature another doubleheader versus Huntingdon (AL) and King University (TN). On Wednesday, March 11, Campbellsville University (KY) travels to Tennessee to face Cumberland.

The middle of March is packed with six games in 10 days. First up is a doubleheader on Saturday, March 14, against Milligan University (TN) and Reinhardt University (GA). Tuesday, March 17, will be another doubleheader against Illinois Wesleyan University and Milligan (TN). The final set of doubleheaders in this sequence will be on Saturday, March 21, against Mars Hill University (NC) and Winston-Salem State University (NC).

March will continue with a game on Wednesday, March 25, versus Lindsey Wilson University (KY). It will be back to the doubleheaders, starting on Friday, March 27, with games versus Life University (GA) and Wittenberg University (OH). March will end with a doubleheader on Saturday, March 28, against Siena Heights University (MI) and the University of Saint Francis (IN).

The Phoenix will be back in action on Wednesday, April 1, against Campbellsville (KY), followed by a tripleheader on Saturday, April 4, versus Mars Hill (NC), Milligan (TN), and Siena Heights (MI). A standalone game on Friday, April 10, against Lindsey Wilson (KY), will precede the final doubleheader on Friday, April 17, versus Purdue University Northwest (IN) and Wittenberg (OH).

NEW THIS WEEK: Emmanuel University (GA) revealed its 2026 spring schedule. The Lions will start with a tripleheader on Saturday, February 7, against Andrew College (GA), Brewton-Parker Christian University (GA), and LaGrange College (GA). The home opener will be on Thursday, February 19, against Thomas University (GA). The opening month will conclude with a doubleheader at home against King University (TN) and Lees-McRae College (NC) on Saturday, February 28.

Emmanuel will play at Milligan University (TN) on Saturday, March 7, followed by another doubleheader on Saturday, March 14, versus Florida Gateway College and Mars Hill University (NC). The Lions will have a doubleheader on Saturday, March 21, against Ferrum College (VA) and Mount St. Mary's University (MD). March will end with three games in two days. On Thursday, March 26, the Lions will play against Chowan University (NC), and then face Barton College (NC) and the University of Mount Olive (NC) on Friday, March 27.

After a two-week break, Emmanuel will be back on the field for a doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, against Erskine College (SC) and Wingate University (NC). The regular season will conclude on Wednesday, April 15, with a home doubleheader against Lindsey Wilson University (KY) and Milligan (TN).

NEW THIS WEEK: King University (TN) unveiled its 2026 spring schedule. The Tornado will start the season on Saturday, February 28, with a doubleheader against Emmanuel University (GA) and Erskine College (SC). On Saturday, March 7, it will be another doubleheader versus Cumberland University (TN) and Huntingdon College (AL). Mid-March will see King play its first home games on Saturday, March 14, against Lees-McRae College (NC) and Wingate University (NC).

On Wednesday, March 14, King will play against Milligan University (TN) at home, before traveling to face Milligan six days later on Tuesday, March 24. On Sunday, March 29, King will have a home doubleheader against Ferrum College (VA) and Mount St. Mary's University (MD). On Saturday, April 4, the Tornado will play against Barton College (NC) and the University of Mount Olive (NC). The regular season will conclude on Saturday, April 11, versus Chowan University (NC) and Mars Hill University (NC).

NEW THIS WEEK: Lindsey Wilson University (KY) announced its 2026 spring schedule. LWU will start the season with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 21, against Chowan University (NC) and Virginia Wesleyan University. The Blue Raiders will have a second doubleheader on Saturday, February 28, against Ferrum College (VA) and Hollins University (VA).

After a two-week break, LWU will be at home for the first time against Campbellsville University (KY) on Friday, March 13. Up next is a quartet of games the following weekend. LWU will play Aurora University (IL) and Illinois Wesleyan University on Friday, March 20, followed by Benedictine University (IL) and Rockford University (IL) the next day. On Wednesday, March 25, Lindsey Wilson will play at Cumberland University (TN), followed by a game against Siena Heights University (MI) on Friday, March. The month will end with another doubleheader against Life University (GA) and Wittenberg University (OH) on Saturday, March 28.

LWU's second home game of the season will occur on Wednesday, April 1, against Milligan University (TN). The Blue Raiders will play Campbellsville (KY) on Friday, April 3, and then play at Milligan (TN) on Wednesday, April 8. The third home game of the season will be on Friday, April 10, against Cumberland (TN). LWU will make a trip to Georgia to face Emmanuel University on Wednesday, April 11. The final home game will be on Saturday, April 18, against Aurora (IL), while the regular season finale will be on Monday, April 20, at Wittenberg (OH).

NEW THIS WEEK: Mars Hill University (NC) set its schedule for the 2026 spring season. The Lions will begin the season against Milligan University (TN) on Friday, February 27, followed by a doubleheader the next day against Campbellsville University (KY) and Huntingdon College (AL). On Wednesday, March 4, Mars Hill will face Erskine College (SC), followed by a doubleheader on Saturday, March 7, against Chowan University (NC) and Mount St. Mary's University (MD).

On Saturday, March 14, Mars Hill will take on Emmanuel University (GA) and NJCAA powerhouse Florida Gateway College. A midweek doubleheader on Wednesday, March 18, will take place against Barton College (NC) and the University of Mount Olive (NC). Another Saturday doubleheader will be played on March 21, versus Cumberland University (TN) and Winston-Salem State University (NC).

March will wrap up with two more doubleheaders, starting on Friday, March 27. The Lions will take on Milligan (TN) and Wingate University (NC). The next day, Mars Hill faces Hollins University (VA) and Lees-McRae College (NC). On Saturday, April 4, Mars Hill faces Cumberland (TN) and Siena Heights University (MI), while the regular season concludes on Saturday, April 11, against Ferrum College (VA) and King University (TN).

NEW THIS WEEK: Marywood University (PA) is set for the 202 spring season. The Pacers will start the season on Saturday, March 7, against Neumann University (PA) and Penn State Schuylkill (PA) at home. On Saturday, March 14, it will be another doubleheader against Chestnut Hill University (PA) and Marymount University (VA). Sunday, March 22, will feature a doubleheader against Centenary University (NJ) and Holy Family University (PA). On Wednesday, March 25, the Pacers will play against Eastern University (PA) and Immaculata University (PA).

On Saturday, March 28, Marywood will have its final home regular season doubleheader against Neumann (PA) and Penn State Schuylkill (PA). The Pacers return to the road on Thursday, April 2, with games against Chestnut Hill (PA) and Marymount (VA). On Saturday, April 11, Marywood faces Eastern (PA) and Immaculata (PA), while the regular season comes to a close a week later against Centenary (NJ) and Holy Family (PA).

NEW THIS WEEK: Norco College (CA) posted its schedule for spring 2026. The season will begin on Wednesday, January 21, with a game at La Sierra University (CA). There will be two home games at the end of February: one on Wednesday, February 25, against the University of the Redlands (CA) and another the following day against East Los Angeles College (CA).

March will be packed with at least a dozen games, starting on Wednesday, March 4, at Moreno Valley College (CA). The next day, Norco will be at Golden West College (CA), followed by the Redlands Tournament on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. On Tuesday, March 10, the Mustangs will play at Irvine Valley College (CA). The early portion of March will wrap up with back-to-back home games against Simpson University (CA) on Wednesday, March 11, and El Camino College (CA) on Thursday, March 12.

The second half of March will see Norco play a doubleheader on Thursday, March 19, against Long Beach State (CA) and El Camino (CA). The Mustangs will be back on the road at Saddleback College (CA) on Tuesday, March 24, and Pomona-Pitzer (CA) on Wednesday, March 25. The final game of the month will be at home against Ventura College (CA).

On Thursday, April 2, Norco will play at East Los Angeles (CA). On Monday, April 6, they will welcome Irvine Valley (CA), and then play a game at Redlands (CA) on Friday, April 10. After a short break, Norco will play at USC (CA) on Monday, April 20, followed by a doubleheader on Friday, April 24, against Cal Lutheran University and Ventura (CA). The regular season will stretch into May, with three games taking place. First up will be the "Battle for the District" rivalry game against Moreno Valley (CA) on Friday, May 2. The penultimate game will be on Wednesday, May 6, against Santa Barbara City College (CA), and the season finale will be at home against UCLA on Friday, May 8.

NEW THIS WEEK: Saddleback College (CA) released its spring schedule. The Bobcats will begin the season on Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17, in the Great Park Tournament. The next game will occur on Wednesday, February 11, against Ventura College (CA). Saddleback will host a tournament on Friday, February 20, with three games against East Los Angeles College (CA), Moreno Valley College (CA), and Southwestern College (CA). February will conclude with another home game, with this one against El Camino College (CA) on Tuesday, February 24.

On Friday, March 6, Saddleback will play in the MiraCosta tournament, with games against El Camino (CA), Grossmont College (CA), and MiraCosta College (CA). Saddleback will play at El Camino (CA) on Tuesday, March 10, followed by a quick turnaround on Thursday, March 12, against Golden West College (CA). Next up will be a game at Cypress College (CA) on Thursday, March 19. The month will end with home games versus Norco College (CA) on Tuesday, March 24, and Irvine Valley College (CA) on Thursday, March 26.

April will start with a home game against Golden West (CA) on Thursday, April 2, before another tournament at MiraCosta on Friday, April 3. The Bobcats will have a home game on Thursday, April 9, versus Cypress (CA), and a road game at Ventura (CA) on Friday, April 10. MiraCosta (CA) will visit Saddleback on Wednesday, April 15, while the next day will see Saddleback and Irvine Valley (CA) square off. The regular season will conclude on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, in the Cal Poly Tournament.

NEW THIS WEEK: Santa Barbara City College (CA) dropped its first schedule for spring 2026. SBCC will start the season at Ventura College (CA) on Thursday, February 5. Next up will be an all-day tournament hosted by Saddleback College (CA) on Friday, February 20. SBCC will play two games in March, starting with a game at Cypress College (CA) on Thursday, March 5. The second game will be on Thursday, March 12, at East Los Angeles College (CA).

SBCC's lone home game for the 2026 spring campaign will be on Saturday, April 11, against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. That is also the only game in April as SBCC will finish with two games in May. On Wednesday, May 6, SBCC will play at Norco College (CA), and end the season on Tuesday, May 12, at MiraCosta College (CA).

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Mount Olive (NC) dropped its spring schedule. UMO will start the season on Saturday, February 28, with a home game versus North Carolina Central University. The second game will be on Friday, March 6, at Barton College (NC). The Trojans will have a doubleheader on Saturday, March 14, against Ferrum College (VA) and Mount St. Mary's University (MD).

On Wednesday, March 18, UMO will travel to play at North Carolina Central, before another doubleheader over the weekend. On Saturday, March 21, the Trojans will take on Mars Hill University (NC) and Wingate University (NC). A midweek will occur on Tuesday, March 24, against Chowan University (NC), followed by a midweek doubleheader against Emmanuel University (GA) and Erskine College (SC) on Thursday, March 26.

The first day of April will feature another doubleheader, with this one on the road at Hollins University (VA). The final doubleheader of the regular season will take place on Saturday, April 4, with games against King University (TN) and Lees-McRae College (NC). Mount Olive will have a standalone game at Chowan University (NC) on Wednesday, April 8, and end the regular season on Sunday, April 12, against Barton College (NC).

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Redlands (CA) announced its spring schedule. The Bulldogs will open the season at La Sierra University (CA) on Wednesday, January 28. The second game will be at Hope International University (CA) on Thursday, February 5, followed by its first home game on Tuesday, February 10, against Irvine Valley College (CA).

Redlands will play in the Cal Lutheran Invite on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14. The Bulldogs will be back at home on Tuesday, February 17, against Ventura College (CA). Redlands will travel to Norco College (CA) on Wednesday, February 25, before hosting invites on back-to-back weekends. Redlands will welcome flag football teams to the Redlands Invite on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28. The following weekend will see the Bulldog Invite on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8.

The invites will continue in March, with Arizona State University hosting one in Tempe on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. Two weeks later, Grand Canyon University (AZ) will host an invite on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. Redlands will wrap up the season in April, with a game at Irvine Valley (CA) on Tuesday, April 7, and a home finale on Friday, April 10, against Norco (CA).

Coaching News

Coaching Opportunities

Andrew College (GA) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Those interested can apply here.

Aurora University (IL) posted a job description for a part-time assistant women's flag football coaching position.

Baldwin Wallace University (OH) posted a job description for the head coaching vacancy. Baldwin Wallace will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Bryant & Stratton College (WI) head coach Jared Cardarelle was named the head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Cardarelle went 13-17 overall in three seasons, increasing the win total each year from 1 to 4 to 8 between 2023 and 2025.

NEW THIS WEEK: Cal Poly SLO (CA) posted the application for the club flag football team's head coaching vacancy. Cal Poly will compete as a club team for the first time in spring 2026.

Campbellsville University (KY) is seeking a part-time assistant flag football coach. The Tigers named Spencer McCown head coach in July 2025.

Cedar Crest College (PA) posted the job description for the flag football head coaching vacancy. Amanda Avvento was previously the head coach.

The College of Saint Benedict (MN) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. CSB will begin competing as a club team during the 2025-26 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. FDU will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Grossmont College (CA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching role.

Guilford College (NC) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Guilford will begin playing flag football in the 2026-27 academic year.

Hardin-Simmons University (TX) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching role. HSU will begin playing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Howard Payne University (TX) posted the job description for the women's flag football coaching vacancy. HPU will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Jackson State Community College (TN) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. JSCC will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Jacksonville University (FL) posted the job description for the women's flag football club team vacancy. Jacksonville will play its first season in spring 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: Lakeland University (WI) named Zach Finer as the program's head coach. Lakeland will begin play in the 2026-27 academic year.

Lewis University (IL) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coach opening. Lewis will play its first season in the 2026-27 academic year.

Manhattan University (NY) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Manhattan has not made a formal announcement regarding the addition of a flag football program.

McPherson College (KS) is looking to fill its head coaching vacancy. Those interested can fill out the application here or contact Ed Loeb at loebe@mcpherson[dot]com. McPherson will begin playing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Newberry College (SC) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching opening. Newberry will begin competing in spring 2026.

Northwest Shoals Community College (AL) has posted the job description for the head coaching vacancy. Jamie Jeffreys previously held the position for the 2025 fall season.

NEW THIS WEEK: Schreiner University (TX) officially named Colby McCoy as the flag football program's inaugural head coach. McCoy previously served as the club team's leader, winning the 2025 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Showcase Championship 8-7 over Concordia Texas in spring 2025. Schreiner's flag football team will join the other five NCAA Division III American Southwest Conference members in the 2026-27 academic year.

Triton College (IL) is seeking an assistant coach for the 2026 spring season. Those interested should reach out to head coach Scott Smith at samuelesmith3@triton[dot]com.

NEW THIS WEEK: Union College (NY) named Frank Rogers as the program's first head coach. Rogers has been the head coach at Troy High School for the previous two years and also has head coaching experience in men's semi-pro football with the Albany Metro Mallers. Union will begin playing flag football in the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of Illinois Springfield posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching role. UIS will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of North Alabama posted the job description for the women's flag football head coach opening. The Lions will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside named Jared Cardarelle as the program's first head coach. Cardarelle was previously the head coach of Bryant & Stratton College in nearby Milwaukee. The Bobcats improved each season, going 1-6 in 2023, 4-7 in 2024, and 8-4 in 2025. UW-Parkside will play its first season in the 2026-27 academic year.

Falcons Expanding Grant Eligibility

The NFL's Atlanta Falcons are looking to grow high school flag football even more. The Falcons and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation are making every high school in Georgia eligible to receive a grant in 2026. Existing and new programs are eligible for the grant. According to the press release, over 300 schools in the state offer flag football, including 45 new programs in 2025.

Freed-Hardeman Signs First Flag Football Player

Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee has signed the first flag football player in program history. Head coach Jarred Clayton will welcome quarterback Bailey Brown to the team in 2027. Brown started her high school career as a basketball player, but switched to flag football. Brown, Clayton, and Freed-Hardeman will play their first season in spring 2027.

Future Camps and Clinics

Newsletter email note: An interactive calendar with all the dates and hosts has been placed at the top of this section on the website. Due to the limitations of HTML within emails, I am unable to send the calendar as part of the weekly rundown in the email. A direct link is provided here. The camps and clinics are listed in order of date, from the earliest to the latest date. The listed times are specific to that school's time zone.

Benedictine University Mesa (AZ) will host a high school flag football showcase on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM. The showcase will take place on campus as the BENU PEC in Mesa, Arizona, and participants can register here.

The Golden States Games will take place from Friday, January 16, through Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Irvine, California. There will be divisions for nearly every age group, including a women's college flag division. Part of the Games will have a Prospect Showcase hosted by Cal Poly, and they will partner up with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.

Duke University (NC) will partner with Next Level Flag Football to host a 7-week season from Sunday, January 18, 2026, through Sunday, March 1, 2026. The league is coed and open to local students in first through sixth grades.

Prairie View A&M University (TX) and Nike will host a winter flag football mega camp on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The camp will be held from 1 PM to 5 PM at the Panther Stadium in Prairie View, Texas. Colleges that will be in attendance include Cottey (MO), Florida Memorial, Grand Canyon (AZ), Hesston (KS), Kansas Wesleyan, LaGrange (GA), Point (GA), Southwestern (KS), St. Thomas (FL), and Webber International (FL).

The Heritage Girls Flag Bowl will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in San Diego, California. The Flag Bowl is open to junior and senior high school students. Players interested in participating can register here, with coaches from the two teams evaluating and ranking players to provide an opportunity to be drafted to play in the Heritage Bowl. The registration deadline is Saturday, October 25, and players will be drafted on Saturday, November 1. Players participating in the Flag Bowl will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to San Diego.

The Houston Texans will host a girls flag football college showcase on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The showcase will be held at the Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston, Texas. The registration form can be found here.

The Indianapolis Colts will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, January 23, 2026.

The Miami Dolphins will host an adult Talent ID Camp on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, January 30, 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: Millsaps College (MS) will host a prospect camp on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. The camp will take place at Harper-Davis Field in Jackson, Mississippi.

Villa Maria College (NY) will have a women's flag football camp & showcase on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which will feature US Women's National Team member Izzy Geraci. The camp will take place from 12 PM to 2:30 PM at Villa Maria's athletic center in Buffalo, New York.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, February 6, 2026.

Arizona Christian University will host a talent ID camp on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. The camp will be held on campus at Arizona Christian University's Main Football Field in Glendale, Arizona.

SCAD Savannah (GA) is hosting a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. The camp will take place after the SCAD Day events from 9 AM to 2 PM. The camp will be held at the SCAD Athletics Complex, located just across the Georgia-South Carolina border in Hardeeville, South Carolina.

The Seattle Seahawks will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Renton, Washington. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, February 13, 2026.

The New York Jets will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Florham Park, New Jersey. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, February 20, 2026.

The Philadelphia Eagles will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, February 27, 2026.

The Arizona Cardinals will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the West Valley Sports Complex in Glendale, Arizona. The registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026.

The Miami Dolphins will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026.

The Dallas Cowboys will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, March 6, 2026.

Howard Community College (MD) will host a spring flag football league in the Spring of 2026. Games will be played each Sunday, starting March 22, 2026, and the league will conclude on June 14, 2026.

Niagara Youth Flag Football (Canada) will host an All-Girls University Camp on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp will take place at Youngs Sportsplex in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Universities Brock, Sheridan, and Western will be joined by Villa Maria College from the Buffalo, New York area.

The San Francisco 49ers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Morgan Hill, California. The registration deadline is Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Chicago Bears will host a youth Talent ID Camp on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Bridgeview, Illinois. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, March 20, 2026.

Howard Community College (MD) will host a flag football scouting combine the weekend of Saturday, March 28, 2026, and Sunday, March 29, 2026. The camp will take place in Columbia, Maryland, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Maryland Championship Series.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Clay County Parks in Middleburg, Florida. The registration deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

Lancaster Bible College (PA) will host a flag football scouting combine on Friday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, April 11, 2026. The camp will take place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Pennsylvania Championship Series.

The Baltimore Ravens will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Western Regional Park in Cooksville, Maryland. The registration deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

The Kansas City Chiefs will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Paragon Star in Kansas City, Missouri. The registration deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

The Carolina Panthers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The registration deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Detroit Lions will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State in Detroit, Michigan. The registration deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Super Regional on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Montour Sports Center in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The registration deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.

The Atlanta Falcons will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Franklin Gateway in Marietta, Georgia. The registration deadline is Monday, March 30, 2026.

The Los Angeles Rams will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. The registration deadline is Monday, March 30, 2026.

The NCFFL will host a national flag football scouting combine on the weekend of Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. The camp will take place in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Nationals tournament the same weekend.

The Denver Broncos will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Aurora Sports Park in Aurora, Colorado. The registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Los Angeles Rams will host an adult Talent ID Camp on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Long Beach, California. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. The deadline to register is Friday, May 1, 2026.

The Minnesota Vikings will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at The Ponds Athletic Complex in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Philadelphia Eagles will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at United Sports in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Green Bay Packers will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Don Hutson Center & Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The registration deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026.

The New York Giants will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at West Orange High School in West Orange, New Jersey. The registration deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026.

NEW THIS WEEK: She Plays will host a college combine and showcase in Chandler, Arizona, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Those interested can fill out the form here. The showcase will take place from 9 AM to 12 PM, and feature coaches from the Arizona Christian University, Benedictine University Mesa (AZ), Chowan University (NC), Cornell College (IA), Mars Hill University (NC), North Park University (IL), SCAD Savannah (GA), University of Arizona, and University of Northwestern Ohio.

The Cleveland Browns will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio. The registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.

The Seattle Seahawks will host an NFL FLAG Spring Regional on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kasch Park in Everett, Washington. The registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.

Millersville University (PA) will host its 2nd annual girls flag football camp from Wednesday, June 24, through Sunday, June 28, 2026. The camp will feature two-a-day practices, film review, evaluations, guest speakers, and strength and conditioning.

Marymount University (VA) will host a coed youth flag football camp from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24. The camp will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM each day.

The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 National Championships in Tampa, Florida, on MLK weekend in January 2027. The dates are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through Sunday, January 17, 2027.

The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 World Championships in Los Angeles, California, from Thursday, July 8, 2027, through Sunday, July 11, 2027. A collegiate division will be competing for the first time at the 2027 championships.

NCAA Votes on Flag Football This Week

The NCAA will vote on a recommendation to add women's flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program at its convention this week. In 2025, all three NCAA Divisions recommended that the sport be added and are expected to support the recommendation. Once a sport enters the Emerging Sports for Women Program, it has a 10-year window to become an NCAA Championship Sport. The recommendations are expected to be approved, which will allow flag football to be considered for championship sport status with at least 40 varsity programs, provided the minimum contest and participant requirements are satisfied.

Study on Flag Football Injuries Conducted

The University of Colorado Anschutz conducted a 10-year study of injuries among female flag football players. The study concluded that muscle strains and sprains were the most common injuries at 30%. The second highest injury was fractures, while concussions occurred in 8% of the players. Read more about the study here.