Girls Flag Football in Delaware: Status, Schools & College Pathway
Delaware's girls flag football league, backed by the Eagles and Ravens, grew to 11 teams in 2025 and crowned Delaware Military Academy champion. It isn't a sanctioned DIAA sport yet — organizers are pushing to reach 16 teams.
Delaware has a fast-growing girls flag football league, but the sport is not yet a sanctioned DIAA championship. Backed by the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens, the league grew from four schools in its first year to 11 teams in 2025. Delaware Military Academy captured the 2025 title on October 29, beating Saint Mark's 13-6 to finish a perfect season. Organizers are working to reach 16 teams — the threshold to petition the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) for status as a sanctioned state championship sport. Until then, competition runs as an independent, NFL-supported league rather than an official DIAA varsity offering. Delaware's growth mirrors a national surge: girls participation has more than quadrupled since the 2021-22 NFHS survey. For players looking ahead, the college pathway is opening up — the NCAA added women's flag football to its Emerging Sports for Women program, the NAIA stages a national championship in spring 2027, and the sport arrives at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is girls flag football sanctioned by the DIAA?
Not yet. It runs as an independent, NFL-backed league. Organizers are working to reach 16 teams, the threshold to petition the DIAA for a sanctioned state-championship sport.
How many teams play girls flag football in Delaware?
The league grew from four schools in its first year to 11 teams in the 2025 season.
Who won the Delaware girls flag football championship?
Delaware Military Academy won the 2025 title on October 29, beating Saint Mark's 13-6 to complete a perfect season.
Which NFL teams support Delaware girls flag football?
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens both support the league, including the championship game.