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2026 Quick Facts

Everything you need to know about the SoCal Women's Pro Flag Football League

League at a Glance

8
Teams
One franchise per SoCal county
14
Regular Season
Games per team
12
Roster Size
Players per team
7
On Field
Players compete per game
4x15
Game Format
Minute quarters
18-50
Player Age
Years eligible

Conference Structure

Northern Conference

  • Los Angeles County
  • San Bernardino County
  • Ventura County
  • Santa Barbara County

Southern Conference

  • Orange County
  • San Diego County
  • Riverside County
  • Imperial County

Season Schedule

1 Regular Season

  • Season runs June through mid-August
  • 14 regular season games per team
  • Seven home games, seven away games
  • Home-and-home series with each opponent
  • Games typically Saturdays at 4pm
  • Standings published every Monday

2 Game Day Format

  • Played on regulation 100-yard fields
  • Best stadium in each county
  • Four 15-minute quarters
  • 15-minute halftime
  • Overtime: 15 minutes, each team gets one possession
  • Starting seven submitted 24 hours prior

Championship Playoffs

Playoff Format

  • Playoffs run late July through mid-August
  • All 8 teams qualify for playoffs
  • Single elimination format
  • Championship team receives rings

Seeding

  • Teams seeded 1-4 per conference
  • Based on final conference standings
  • Best record plays worst record
  • Best record gets home field advantage

The SCWPFFL Draft

Draft Details

  • Each team drafts 20 players
  • Live streamed event, NFL/NBA Draft style
  • All drafted players sign one-year contracts
  • Final rosters trimmed to 12 players

Draft Eligibility

  • Must complete team's open tryouts
  • Must live within drafting team's county or within 10 miles of county border
  • Drafted players commit to that team only
  • Required medical clearance: EKG, blood work, full physical

Player Requirements

Age

Must be between 18-50 years old

Experience

Must have played flag football in high school, JC, or college

Residency

Must live within team's county or 10 miles of border

Player Compensation

Regular Season

  • Per Game Pay $200
  • Win Bonus (per team) $1,200
  • League-Sponsored Shoes Included
  • Team Uniform Included

Season Awards

  • Most Touchdowns $500 + TD Belt
  • Most Rushing Yards $500 + Rush Belt
  • Most TD Passes $500 + QB Belt

Playoff Bonuses

Round Win Lose
Quarterfinals $500 $250
Semifinals $750 $500
Championship $1,000 + Ring $500

Team Organization

Roster & Gameplay

  • 12-player roster (ages 18-50)
  • 7 players compete per game
  • All 12 players can be used in any game
  • Starting 7 submitted 24 hours before game

Team Staff

  • Full-time General Manager
  • Two part-time coaches
  • Staff chosen by team ownership
  • GMs attend SCWPFFL University training

2026 Timeline

1
Late January 2026
Team names, venues, and ownership announcements
2
March 2026
Open tryouts in each county
3
Mid-March 2026
League-wide player draft (live streamed)
4
May 2026
Team rosters finalized
5
June 2026
Inaugural season begins
6
Mid-August 2026
Regular season ends
7
Late August 2026
Championship playoffs conclude

Why Women's Flag Football?

Fastest-Growing Sport

Women's flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, with participation at record levels across youth, high school, collegiate, and international competition.

2028 LA Olympics

Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, bringing unprecedented visibility and legitimacy to the sport.

NFL Support

The NFL has committed significant resources to growing women's flag football, with owners voting to invest $1 million per team in the new professional flag league.

Professional Pathway

The SCWPFFL provides elite female athletes a professional pathway to continue competing at the highest level after high school and college.

Join the Movement

Be part of women's flag football history