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The Indiana High School Athletic Association, the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL announced that girls flag football has crossed the 100‑team threshold needed for full sanctioning, a milestone funded by the Jim Irsay Family and set to culminate in an NCAA championship and a 2028 Olympic debut.
Indiana’s girls flag football program is on the cusp of official recognition, with 108 teams surpassing the 100‑team threshold and a $1 million funding push driving rapid growth.
The Indianapolis Colts' recruitment drive has exceeded the 100‑team threshold, bringing girls flag football closer to official recognition by the Indiana High School Athletic Association in 2027.
Indiana’s girls flag football program has crossed the 100‑team mark, securing a $10,000 per‑school grant from the Indianapolis Colts and setting the stage for a 2027 sanctioning vote.
Indiana is poised to add girls' flag football to its high school sports roster, a move championed by the Colts and local officials.
Indiana celebrates reaching 100 girls flag football teams, highlighting community effort, NFL support, and a $1 million investment to grow the sport.
The Indianapolis Colts have reached their 'Road to 100' target, securing 108 girls flag football teams and moving the sport closer to full IHSAA sanctioning.
The Indianapolis Colts have recruited 108 high school girls flag football teams, marking a major step toward official recognition by the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
Over 350 youth teams from around the world have converged on Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, for the NFL Flag Football Championship, a tournament billed as the largest of its kind. Semifinals will be held on Saturday and finals on Sunday, with games streamed on WRTV for those unable to attend.
The inaugural NFL Flag Football Championships began Thursday at Grand Park, featuring over 350 youth teams, a celebrated local artist, and exclusive NFL trophies, with coverage streaming on Disney and ESPN.
The 2026 NFL Flag Football Championships opened in Westfield, Indiana, featuring more than 350 teams, a player headquarters, and a showcase of local art, with coverage on Disney and ESPN.