The NFL has officially announced a landmark partnership with TMRW Sports, the technology-focused sports firm behind golf’s TGL, to develop a new professional flag football league for both men and women. The initiative will be backed by all 32 NFL franchises, marking a significant commitment to the format's professional future.
According to Adam Schefter and Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, the partnership aims to build a sustainable professional ecosystem for flag football. TMRW Sports, which was co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy along with CEO Mike McCarley, will bring its expertise in tech-infused sports entertainment to the project.
The NFL has increasingly prioritized flag football as a primary growth engine, successfully lobbying for the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. By securing the backing of all 32 teams, this new league will have a direct pipeline to the NFL's marketing and operational infrastructure. While specific details regarding the launch date and team structures have not yet been finalized, the league is expected to provide a premier platform for elite flag football athletes globally.
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