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UIL plans girls flag football pilot program for 2028-29

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:26 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

UIL plans girls flag football pilot program for 2028-29

Summary

The University Interscholastic League has approved a girls flag football pilot program to begin in the 2028-29 school year. The plan follows advocacy from the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and educational leaders in Texas. UIL staff will develop rules and guidelines, with a presentation scheduled for June 2027. A survey indicated 52% of Class 5A and 6A superintendents support the initiative. This move aligns with a national trend, as 25 states are expected to sanction girls flag football by fall 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Pilot program starts in the 2028-29 school year.
•Survey showed over half of Texas superintendents support the program.
•Competition details are to be finalized by June 2027.
•Texas flags football support is growing, with 165 schools participating.
•35 states are expected to sanction girls flag football by fall 2027.

Latest Updates

6:26 PMYahoo Sports — UIL approves girls flag football pilot program, eyes 2028-29 debut

What they're saying

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The UIL approved a girls flag football pilot program set to begin in 2028-29, with rules, scheduling and competition details to be developed before a June 2027 review.
— Yahoo Sports

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