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NCAA funds women's flag football national championship starting in 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

NCAA funds women's flag football national championship starting in 2028
Summary

The NCAA Board of Governors approved funding for a women's flag football national championship on August 6, with plans for the first tournament in spring 2028. This decision follows a recent recommendation for the sport's championship status, aimed at fostering growth in women's college athletics. Over 20 Division I programs are preparing to establish varsity teams, with several already committed. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will host a Division I conference championship for women's flag football in the upcoming year. A larger NCAA-sanctioned championship could occur alongside the sport's debut at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

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  • •NCAA approves funding on August 6, 2026.
  • •First national championship planned for spring 2028.
  • •Over 20 Division I programs set to form teams.
  • •Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will host a D1 championship this year.
  • •Women's flag football is confirmed for the 2028 Olympics.
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  • 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA approves funding for women's flag football national championship
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Women's flag football took another step forward this week as the NCAA approved funding to support a championship for the growing sport.

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