About
NFL FLAG offers no contact flag football leagues for boys and girls of all abilities. The program also includes NFL FLAG Regional tournaments and NFL FLAG Championships, along with NFL FLAG Camps and the NFL FLAG-In-School program.
Programs
- NFL FLAG leagues — 4 to 17 years old · Official Flag Football program of the NFL; leagues are no contact and give boys and girls of all abilities a chance to develop fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment.
- NFL FLAG Regional tournaments — Invite-only regional tournament series; winners from each region are invited to face off at the national NFL FLAG Championships.
- NFL FLAG Championships — National championship event for NFL FLAG.
- NFL FLAG Camps — 8 to 17 years old · Athletes can build skills, learn from certified FLAG instructors, and connect with other players.
- NFL FLAG-In-School program — K-12 students · Brings flag football to K-12 schools nationwide in collaboration with GENYOUth.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–17 years old
About the provider
NFL FLAG is the official Flag Football program of the NFL and is described as the largest youth flag football league in the U.S., with 2,000+ leagues and 830,000+ youth athletes. The NFL launched its Play Football initiative in the 1990s, started its first youth camp series in 1994 at the New England Patriots’ stadium, and by the early 2000s youth athletes across the U.S. were taking part in NFL FLAG.
NFL FLAG leagues are no contact.
What families say
“Flag football is not about who you are. It is about who you become. Shape the game, create the play, and make it yours in a sport built for confidence, connection, and the next generation of athletes.” — NFL FLAG
“My experience with flag football has been amazingly positive. I have seen flag football change lives for scholar athletes. It offers diversity in life and builds character.” — Edwin Cook, 13-14 Boys NFL FLAG
Last updated October 17, 2026.
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