Premier Flag is the name chosen by the NFL and TMRW Sports for a planned professional league. Women and men are to compete in flag football. The competition is scheduled to begin in summer 2027 in an American host city still to be announced. The project includes a purpose-built stadium and player development events ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.
The National Football League (NFL), the American football league, and sports company TMRW Sports have introduced Premier Flag as the identity of their new professional competition for women and men. They plan to start the flag football league in summer 2027 in the United States.[1], [2]
The host city remained unnamed at the announcement. The launch also introduced the league’s website and social channels.[1]
Premier Flag has engaged Populous to design its inaugural stadium, while Transwestern is handling the choice of host city and league hub. Investors supporting the project include all 32 NFL club owners, current and former players, women athletes and institutional investors. The planned league would add a professional tier ahead of the first Olympic flag football competition, at Los Angeles 2028.[1]
London hosted the first trials on 6 October. Athletes from ten countries gathered at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Organisers have scheduled another identification event in Mexico City for 22-23 November. Vanita Krouch and Darrell Doucette, alongside Ashlea Klam and Izzy Geraci, are advising on facilities, camps, rules and uniforms. The NFL and TMRW Sports have also planned a Los Angeles showcase during Super Bowl week.[1]
