WHY GIRLS FLAG

Driven by the leadership of Hannah McNair and the commitment of the Houston Texans, Girls Flag Football is creating new pathways for young athletes across Texas and beyond.

We believe every girl deserves the chance to get in the game. In 2023, we launched our official Girls FLAG League, presented in partnership with Houston Methodist, to put young female athletes front and center in the youth football world — opening the game to every girl and creating a powerful path toward lasting opportunity.

We are building a movement that lifts athletes, inspires communities, engages policy makers, and earns the game the respect it deserves. The time is now. The field is hers. She's Next.

Women’s Flag Football isn’t a novelty. It’s a legitimate sport! When she say she wants to play – believe her. When she says she can win – believe her. She’s not waiting anymore. At the Houston Texans we are leading the charge to bring girls flag to the forefront – not just to open the door, but to break it down. We believed in her before the world caught up. Now, the world is watching her. Flag football is surging. It’s Olympic-bound. It’s unstoppable. And she’s leading it – fast, fierce, and fearless. We believe She’s Next. The next leader in her class. The next leader in her community. The next leader to change the world. She’s waited long enough.

The time is now. The field is hers. She’s Next.

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Girls Flag Football FAQ

Everything you need to know about the Houston Texans Girls Flag Football program.

  • Houston Texans Girls Flag Football is a non-contact football program designed to provide girls with opportunities to learn, play, and compete in flag football while developing leadership, teamwork, and athletic skills.
  • State sanctioning is important because it provides legitimacy and a clear pathway for the growth of the sport. It also allows for rule alignment and regulation, access to resources, and opportunities for State Championship competition.
  • The Texans have piloted the Girls Flag Football season during the spring semester, with game play taking place from April through June.
  • High School Girls Flag is played in the 7v7 format. This enables more girls to be on the field at one time and is also the same format as the collegiate style of play.
  • The Houston Texans, in partnership with TASO, have aligned all participating scholastic high school teams under the USA Football 7v7 flag rules.
  • Game play is 40 minutes with a 5-minute halftime.
  • The field dimensions are 50 yards by 40 yards.
  • Players typically need athletic apparel and cleats. Flags, belts, and other equipment are provided.
  • Most youth programs participate in tournaments or other NFL FLAG programming, while high school players have access to Jamborees, College Showcases, and other initiatives connected to the National Football League.
  • Yes — girls flag football is rapidly growing at the high school and collegiate levels, with increasing scholarship and competitive opportunities.
  • Reach out to your district or school athletic director to gain approval, or contact the Houston Texans at youthfootball@houstontexans.com. Youth flag team options are also available through the Texans Flag at the YMCA program.
  • It promotes confidence, leadership, and health, while helping expand access to football and create more opportunities for girls to participate in athletics.

Have more questions or ready to get your school involved?

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