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NCAA takes big step toward adding flag football as championship sport by 2028

May 19, 2026

By Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports: The NCAA took a key step towards adding flag football as an official championship sport on Tuesday, as a key committee formally endorsed sponsoring the sport. If approved, the first national championship could be held as soon as spring 2028.

The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact formally voted to recommend integration of the sport at its spring meeting. To receive official approval, Divisions I, II and III will all have to individually sponsor legislation to add a championship at each of their levels. It will be formally discussed at the 2026 NCAA Convention this summer.

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