2026 Quick Facts
Everything you need to know about the SoCal Women's Pro Flag Football League
League at a Glance
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
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
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.