The Colts created the league in 2023 with eight high school teams from Indianapolis and South Bend, Ind. This year, it will expand to 27 teams with five divisions across the state. The teams will compete in a three-week regular season, beginning with the Indy 1 Division on Aug. 24. All other divisions will begin play on Sept. 7.
"Everyone should have a chance to take part in our great sport, so we're pleased to open the game of flag football to high school girls in Indiana for the second year," said Kalen Jackson, Colts Vice Chair & Owner. "Girls flag has grown around the world these past few years, and we'll soon see women flag players competing in the Olympics. We want to build on that momentum and eventually establish girls flag as a sanctioned high school sport in Indiana."
For the full 2024 Girls High School Flag schedule, visit Colts.com/Flag.
Sat., Aug. 24 - WEEK #1
Location: Ben Davis High School, 1200 N. Girls School Rd., Indianapolis
Tickets: $5, (Ben Davis Ticket link available via Colts.com/Flag)
| 9:30 a.m. | Gates open |
| 10 a.m. | Pike @ Ben Davis |
| 11:15 a.m. | Lawrence Central @ Warren Central |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lawrence North @ Ben Davis |
Indy Division 2
This division will begin competition on Sat., Sept. 7:
Schools: Arsenal Technical, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, Herron, Herron-Riverside, and Shortridge
Indy Division 3
This division will begin competition on Sat., Sept. 7:
Schools: Cathedral, Chatard, Christel House, Clarksville, and Purdue Polytechnic
South Bend Division
This division will begin competition on Sat., Sept. 7:
Schools: Adams, Hanover Central, Illiana Christian, Michigan City, Riley, and Washington
Fort Wayne Division
This division will begin competition on Sat., Sept. 7:
Schools: North Side, Northrop, Snider, South Side, and Wayne
Various partners have chipped in to support the league:
- The Colts will provide grants for all teams to assist with program costs, such as coaching stipends, travel, game personnel and equipment.
- The Colts also will cover the cost of USA Football coaching memberships for all schools' coaches.
- Nike and the Colts will provide jerseys for all teams
- USA Football provided an equipment kit to all new schools
The Colts have prioritized flag football development to introduce the game to a new generation of athletes and fans, particularly girls who traditionally have not had the same opportunities to play the game as boys. To learn more about Colts Flag initiatives, visit Colts.com/Flag.
