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SoCal Women’s Pro Flag Football League Launches With Eight County Teams and June 2026 Kickoff

A March draft is set, with early‑February disclosures on team identities, venues, tryouts, ownership and partnerships to follow.

Overview

  • The new league features franchises in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Imperial counties.
  • Teams will play a 14‑game regular season from June to mid‑August 2026, followed by playoffs beginning in August.
  • All games are planned as four 15‑minute quarters, with contests expected at leading high school or junior college stadiums in each county.
  • Founder Roy Englebrecht said he aims to hire a full‑time commissioner in January and is inviting investors to join league or team ownership.
  • Organizers position the launch within the sport’s rapid growth, noting state high school sanctioning, NFL grassroots support and inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.