State Growth Report: Minnesota Girls Flag Football

Minnesota Growth Snapshot Status: Emerging Sport Proposal Under Review Current Programs (2025): 51 Projected Programs (2026): 104 Growth Rate: More than 100% year-over-year NFL Team Support: Minnesota Vikings Investment: More than $2 million since 2022 Key Development The Minnesota State High School League will consider granting girls flag football Emerging Sport status beginning with the 2026-27 school year. If approved, the move would place the sport on a formal pathway toward full state sanctioning. Why It Matters Minnesota is becoming one of the strongest girls flag football growth markets in the Midwest. Strong NFL support, increasing school participation, and growing interest from student-athletes have positioned the state as a potential future leader in girls flag football development. GridironHer Growth Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Trend: Rapid Expansion Outlook: Strong likelihood of continued growth and movement toward full sanctioning. Category: State Growth Report Region: Minnesota