Maryland · Recruiting
Girls' flag football in Maryland
Sanctioned by Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association since 2026.
- 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?
Yes. Maryland sanctions girls' flag football through the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, since 2026. The state championship is the MPSSAA Girls Flag Football State Championship (held in November).
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?
Sanctioned states already have a roster process — contact your athletic director, then Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association for current entry rules.
Does FlagPlay verify recruits in Maryland?
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