July 2025

NAIA elevates women’s flag football to invitational sport

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has taken a major step forward in advancing women’s sports by officially approving Women’s Flag Football as an invitational sport for the 2025-26 academic year. The decision was made by the NAIA’s National Administrative Council (NAC) Executive Committee and marks a significant milestone in the rapid development of the sport at the collegiate level.

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