It’s caught on internationally more than has ever been the case for tackle football: There were 32 countries at the men’s and women’s flag football world championships in Finland in August.

A lot of football, by nearly 100 boys and girls ranging from ages 8 to 17 on 11 teams that will represent the Jaguars in the NFL Flag Championships beginning on July 17 in Canton, Ohio, at the Pro ...

In 2023, about 500,000 girls ages 6-17 played flag football, according to an NFHS report in January 2025 — an increase of 63% from 2019.

Now 35, he has played flag — never tackle — since he was 8 years old. He stands 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds, but as he once said, flag football makes quarterback a “size-less position.” ...

Both men’s and women’s flag football will be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with five-on-five games. Six-on-six and seven-on-seven versions also are common.

Game statistics and more were considered when choosing the 2025 Star-Banner All-County Girls Flag Football team. On May 27, every Athlete of the Year winner will be announced at the MESPY's.

Colorado Springs launches its first Girls Pro Flag Football Camp to support the growing popularity of the sport, offering skills training, character development, and community support for players ...