The first D-I women’s flag football tournament just happened — and it’s only the beginning
The inaugural Division I women's flag football tournament, the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, took place in Tempe, Arizona, with eight teams competing over two days. The University of Central Florida Knights won the championship game against the Florida Gators 19-7.
The first Division I women's flag football tournament, the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, was held on Arizona State's campus, featuring eight teams from across the US. The event drew over 2,000 fans and was broadcast live on ESPNU. The University of Central Florida Knights defeated the Florida Gators 19-7 in the championship game. The tournament marked a significant milestone for women's flag football, which has seen a 283% increase in participation among girls aged 6-12 from 2015 to 2024. The sport is currently part of the NCAA's Emerging Sports for Women program and is expected to continue growing, with over 60 Division I programs set to compete this spring. The success of this tournament brings women's flag football closer to achieving official NCAA scholarship-level status.
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