Vikings Partner with Fargo Park District to Launch Girls' Flag Football Program

New pilot program aims to grow girls' flag football and empower young women in the Red River Valley region.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings and Fargo Park District have announced a new girls' flag football program in Fargo, North Dakota that will serve high school students in the Red River Valley. The eight-week pilot program includes weekly practices, regular-season games, playoffs, and the opportunity to compete for a state championship.

Why it matters

This program represents an exciting step forward for girls' athletics in the region, as the Vikings and Fargo Park District aim to grow girls' flag football and empower young women through sports. The partnership lays the groundwork for future expansions across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The details

The new girls' flag football program will provide a high-quality experience that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and confidence. Games will be played on Sundays, with practices held one evening per week at the Fargo Parks Sports Center or Fargo-area schools.

  • The pilot program will run for eight weeks.
  • Games will be played on Sundays.
  • Practices will be held one evening per week.

The players

Fargo Park District

The local parks and recreation department in Fargo, North Dakota that is partnering with the Minnesota Vikings to launch the new girls' flag football program.

Minnesota Vikings

The professional American football team based in Eagan, Minnesota that is expanding its efforts to grow girls' flag football and empower young women through sports in the region.

Susan Faus

The Executive Director of the Fargo Park District.

Brett Taber

The Vice President of Social Impact for the Minnesota Vikings.

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What they’re saying

“This program represents an exciting step forward for girls' athletics in our region.”

— Susan Faus, Fargo Park District Executive Director (am1100theflag.com)

“This program is an important step in expanding girls flag football throughout the region and building a foundation for future growth.”

— Brett Taber, Vikings Vice President of Social Impact (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

The pilot program will run for eight weeks, with the opportunity for the winning team to compete for a state championship.

The takeaway

The new girls' flag football program in Fargo, a partnership between the Minnesota Vikings and the Fargo Park District, represents an important step in growing girls' sports and empowering young women in the Red River Valley region. The program lays the groundwork for future expansions across the Midwest, demonstrating the Vikings' commitment to increasing access and opportunities for female athletes.