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Girls Flag Football Surges to 102,000 High School Players as College Programs Expand
Girls flag football is the fastest-growing high school sport in the US, with participation jumping 551% to over 102,000 players in 2025-26. The sport is now sanctioned in 23 states and D.C., with the NFL investing millions to expand programs. At the collegiate level, 11 new schools are adding club teams for 2026-27, including major programs like Alabama and LSU, while the Big 12 considers sponsoring the sport by 2028.