NFL to Launch Pro Flag Football League for 2028 Olympics

New partnership with TMRW Sports aims to grow the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:43pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic movements and action of a flag football game.The NFL's new professional flag football league aims to showcase the sport's athleticism and energy ahead of its Olympic debut.Los Angeles Today

The NFL has announced a partnership with TMRW Sports to launch a new professional flag football league, with the goal of supporting the development of the sport ahead of its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Why it matters

Flag football is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and the NFL's investment in a pro league signals its commitment to growing the sport and ensuring its success on the global stage.

The details

The new professional flag football league will be launched through the NFL's partnership with TMRW Sports, a technology and media company co-founded by golf star Tiger Woods and businessman Mike McCarley. The league will aim to showcase the sport and help prepare athletes for the Olympic competition.

  • The NFL announced the new partnership and league plans at its annual meetings on March 31, 2026.
  • Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

The players

NFL

The National Football League, the professional American football league.

TMRW Sports

A technology and media company co-founded by golf star Tiger Woods and businessman Mike McCarley.

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What’s next

The NFL and TMRW Sports will work over the next two years to establish the new professional flag football league and prepare for its launch ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The takeaway

The NFL's investment in a professional flag football league demonstrates its commitment to growing the sport and ensuring its success on the global stage as it makes its Olympic debut in 2028.