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Girls' flag football in New Jersey
Sanctioned by New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association since 2026.
- Year sanctioned
- 2026
- State championship
- NJSIAA Girls Flag Football State ChampionshipHeld in November
- Schools
- ~160
- Source
- Citation →
NJSIAA voted May 4, 2026 to sanction girls flag football as the 35th NJSIAA sport, effective 2026-27. ~160 schools expected. Jets/Giants/Eagles-supported. 21st state to sanction.
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Frequently asked: New Jersey flag football
Is girls' flag football sanctioned in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey sanctions girls' flag football through the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, since 2026. The state championship is the NJSIAA Girls Flag Football State Championship (held in November).
How many New Jersey schools have girls' flag programs?
New Jersey currently has roughly 160 schools fielding programs.
How does my school get on the New Jersey sanctioning pathway?
Sanctioned states already have a roster process — contact your athletic director, then New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for current entry rules.
Does FlagPlay verify recruits in New Jersey?
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