NFL and TMRW Sports Launch Coed Professional Men’s and Women’s Flag Football League
✨ Coach, Parents & Player Tips
Coach’s Clipboard: Rotate a “player‐coach” tag once a week—two teammates design and lead a quick mini-drill, then debrief together. That ownership boosts teamwork, trust, and usually delivers at least one hilarious blooper to bond over.
Postgame Parents: Have them use a “safety stance” on D—slide that back knee up to meet the front so their shoulders stay square to the QB, then pounce on the handoff flag like a sneaky cat—bonus: no more dizzy chases!
Players Snap: Sneak in 20 seconds of mountain climbers between drills. Your core and cardio will thank you when you’re exploding at crunch time instead of begging for mercy.
🔎 Feature Story
🏅 NFL announces new professional flag football league for men and women
The NFL and TMRW Sports have partnered to launch a coed professional flag football league backed by NFL clubs, strategic investors and former and current players, creating a new elite competition tier. This initiative solidifies a full development pipeline from youth and high school programs to professional play and the 2028 Olympic Games, underscoring flag football’s rapid global growth.
“The dream of the National Football League started as a flag player, and to be able to see just where the game has grown [is really exciting],” Fitzgerald said.
🌍 Regional Roundup
Texas: Girls flag football has moved from a side project to a structured high school sport with backing from the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, TAPPS competition underway, and thousands of participants pushing toward full UIL sanctioning.
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Las Vegas, Nevada: The Las Vegas Raiders expanded their Global Markets Program to Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, aiming to develop NFL Flag through club-led events that engage thousands of young players worldwide.
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⭐ Player Spotlight
Alyssa Ramos – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, King University. Alyssa racked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown while anchoring the secondary with three tackles, an interception, and a sack, fueling King’s first-ever win.
“The star power for King came from Alyssa Ramos, who was able to dominate for King on both sides of the ball all day, making a big difference for King.” — Austin Melius
📈 Flag Growth Focus
🔥 NFL Flag Football Pro League Partnership
The NFL has partnered with TMRW Sports and committed up to $32 million through 32 Equity to launch a professional men’s and women’s flag football league ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This move builds on NFL FLAG youth programs, 22 high school varsity associations, and the NCAA’s recent addition of women’s flag football, which will feature over 225 college teams in 2026–27.
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🔥 Pro League Funding & Backers
Backed by a $32 million investment from the NFL’s 32 Equity and funded by top investors like Bessemer, Silver Lake and Sixth Street alongside celebrity partners including Tom Brady and Serena Williams, the NFL–TMRW deal establishes a pro flag football league with men’s and women’s divisions. The new venture builds on three decades of youth, high school and college growth and targets a fast-paced format optimized for modern media consumption.
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🔥 Participation Surge
The NFL’s professional flag football league aligns with the sport’s 2028 Olympic debut and taps into a global base of 20 million players, with U.S. youth participation up over 50 percent since 2020. Women’s high school rosters jumped nearly 60 percent year-over-year and more than 100 colleges now field teams, led by Nebraska as the first Power Five Division I program, backed by a $32 million commitment from 32 Equity and a roster of pro athlete investors.
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⚡ FlagSnap Daily Blitz
California (PA) posted a 3–1 record at the NFFL Maryland Regional, including its first-ever 25–0 shutout of HCC en route to wins over Bryant & Stratton-Albany, Howard Community College and Staten Island.
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Empire 8 freshman QB Audra Doll of Hartwick earned Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors after throwing for 247 yards and four touchdowns and rushing for 225 yards with another score in a perfect 2–0 week.
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Montclair State’s defense blanked LIU 31–0 in their ECAC rematch, highlighted by two fourth-quarter pick-six interceptions by DB Genevieve Fara.
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels received full backing from owner Josh Harris and GM Adam Peters to suit up in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic exhibition and returned completely healthy.
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🏁 Final Whistle
— Yogi Berra
