NFL stars play flag football with kids

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Siouxland YMCA announced the launch of its new NFL FLAG Football league in a fun, safe and inclusive way. Anthony Johnson, Sports, Family & Recreation director for Siouxland YMCA says the organization is thrilled to bring the program to the Siouxland area.

The NFL is considering a professional flag football league and has had early, informal talks about extending the length of the regular season, Commissioner Roger Goodell said at a pre-Super Bowl press conference.

Meet Cecilia "Cece" Beauchamp, a senior at Bronx High School of Science who is making waves in flag football—and beyond. As co-captain of her team and a three-sport varsity athlete, Cece has been named one of eight finalists for the NFL Latino Youth Honors Program,

The NFL is exploring options to create pro men’s and women’s flag football leagues and have received a “tremendous amount of interest ... from investors,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday during his annual Super Bowl press conference.

Flag football is one of the fastest-rising sports in the United States and will be a part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.