CIAA Women's Flag Football: Teams and Championship (2026-27)
7 colleges field varsity women's flag football in the CIAA as of October 16, 2026.
The conference sponsors a championship in the sport, and conference play began in 2024-25.
Updated
The championship.From the conference.
- Conference championship
- Sponsored
- First conference season
- 2024-25
- 2026 championship
- April 10 to 11, 2026, Irwin Belk Complex, Charlotte, N.C.
- Governing body
- NCAA, NCAA Division II
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: theciaa.com. Governing body: NCAA. Sources:
Where they play.Campus by campus.
Members by state
Every member.Every source.
| School | City | Level | Type | First season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | @bsuwomensflagfootball |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, SC | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | @cuflagfb |
| Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte, NC | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | @jcsuwffb |
| Livingstone College | Salisbury, NC | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | None listed |
| Shaw University | Raleigh, NC | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | None listed |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | @vuuflagfootball |
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem, NC | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2024-25 | None listed |
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Your questions.Straight answers.
Which colleges play women's flag football in the CIAA?
The members on this list are Bowie State University, Claflin University, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University. Each row in the table links the program's own page.
Does the CIAA hold a women's flag football championship?
Yes, per the conference's own site. 2026 championship: April 10 to 11, 2026, Irwin Belk Complex, Charlotte, N.C.
Where are CIAA women's flag football teams?
In 4 states: North Carolina (4), Maryland (1), South Carolina (1) and Virginia (1). Each state page maps every program there at any level.
Can CIAA programs give athletic scholarships?
Members play in NCAA Division II, which allows athletic scholarships. A level that allows aid does not promise it, so ask each coach; see scholarships by level.
How do you get recruited by a CIAA team?
Email the coaches in this table early, with a stat line they can check. Our recruiting guide sets out the timeline by grade, the contact rules for each level and a coach email to copy.
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