Seattle's women's pro tackle football team kicks off 21st season

The Seattle Majestics, a women's full-contact football team, are breaking barriers and creating opportunities for future generations of women in the sport.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:21am

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The Seattle Majestics, a women's professional full-contact football team, are kicking off their 21st season on Saturday. The players, who range in age from 18 to 43, balance day jobs while self-funding travel and equipment to compete in the Women's National Football Conference. Despite the challenges, the athletes say the team is breaking barriers and creating opportunities for future generations of women in football.

Why it matters

The Seattle Majestics represent a growing movement of women's professional tackle football teams that are providing opportunities for female athletes who have long been excluded from the sport. Their success is helping to challenge gender norms and inspire the next generation of women to pursue their football dreams.

The details

The Seattle Majestics practice three times a week, plus film sessions on Tuesdays, to prepare for their 16-game WNFC season that runs from March through June playoffs. The team is 100% volunteer-based, meaning the players fundraise for equipment and pay for their own travel. Despite the financial and time commitments, the players say the joy of playing the sport they love makes it all worthwhile.

  • The Seattle Majestics kick off their 21st season on Saturday, March 28.
  • The team's first home game is on April 11 at French Field.

The players

Alaina Valmassei

Quarterback for the Seattle Majestics who started playing flag football in high school and is now living her dream of playing professional tackle football.

Jennifer Erickson

Defensive end for the Seattle Majestics who had to train with the boys' high school team to play the sport she loved, and is now helping pave the way for future generations of women in football.

Bianca Mouton

Defensive tackle for the Seattle Majestics who is an advocate for women's sports and hopes to see the team's funding and support grow in the coming years.

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What they’re saying

“It's sort of like having a day job and like a nighttime superhero gig, but it's really a whole lot of fun.”

— Alaina Valmassei, Quarterback

“Every minute of every practice, you're either getting hit or doing the hitting, and you want to be the one doing the hitting.”

— Jennifer Erickson, Defensive end

“We're not doing this for millions, we're just literally just hitting out there to hit, that ought to tell you something there.”

— Bianca Mouton, Defensive tackle

What’s next

The Seattle Majestics will play their first home game of the season on April 11 at French Field.

The takeaway

The Seattle Majestics are part of a growing movement of women's professional tackle football teams that are breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for female athletes. Their dedication and passion for the sport, despite the financial and time challenges, is inspiring the next generation of women to pursue their football dreams.