ECAC Women’s Flag Football League Nearly Doubles for Second Season with Support from Jets

The Growth of Flag Football is a 'Force of Nature' as 15 New Teams Join Conference in 2027…

By Amanda Vogt · New York Jets

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:03 PM

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The ECAC Women's Flag Football League will add 15 teams to reach 29 programs for its second season.
The league expansion was backed by a $500,000 investment from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation.
The 2027 championship game will move to MetLife Stadium following Marymount University's 37-26 inaugural title win in May.

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The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women's Flag Football League is set to nearly double in size with 15 new teams joining for its second season. The expansion brings the total to 29 teams and is supported by a $500,000 investment from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation at the direction of New York Jets Chairman Woody Johnson.

Teams will be split geographically into four divisions, with the championship set to be hosted at MetLife Stadium starting in 2027. Marymount University won the inaugural title in May, defeating Franciscan University 37-26, as the sport prepares for an upcoming NCAA championship status vote.

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