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NCAA adds flag football to Emerging Sports for Women program
Governance
January 16, 2026
The NCAA added flag football to its Emerging Sports for Women program after representatives of all three divisions approved the recommendation at the 2026 Convention. Championship consideration requires at least 40 varsity sponsors and minimum contest and participation levels.
Published by NCAA. Read September 2, 2026.
https://www.ncaa.org/media-center-ncaa-adds-flag-football-to-emerging-sports-for-women-program/