Maryland · Recruiting
Girls' flag football in Maryland
Pilot program launched 2026. Pathway to full sanctioning open.
- Year sanctioned
- 2026
- State championship
- MPSSAA Girls Flag Football State ChampionshipHeld in November
- Source
- Citation →
MPSSAA Board of Control unanimously voted on April 24, 2026 to sanction girls flag football as the 26th state championship sport, effective 2026-27. Ravens/Commanders-supported.
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Frequently asked: Maryland flag football
Is girls' flag football sanctioned in Maryland?
Maryland is currently running a pilot program (launched 2026) — not full varsity sanctioning yet, but on the pathway.
How many Maryland schools have girls' flag programs?
School count published by Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association — see governing-body link.
How does my school get on the Maryland sanctioning pathway?
Advocacy starts at the school level: athletic director → district → state HSAA. National groups like NFL Flag and RCX track pilot petitions and can help structure the proposal.
Does FlagPlay verify recruits in Maryland?
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