ECAC Women's Flag Football: Teams and Championship (2026-27)
17 colleges field varsity women's flag football in the ECAC as of October 16, 2026.
The conference sponsors a championship in the sport, and conference play began in 2025-26. Members play at 4 levels: NCAA D-III (7), NCAA D-I (5), NCAA D-II (4) and USCAA (1).
Updated
The championship.From the conference.
- Conference championship
- Sponsored
- First conference season
- 2025-26
- First championship
- May 2 to 3, 2026, the New York Jets training facility, Florham Park, N.J.
- Level
- Multi-division
Eastern College Athletic Conference: ecacsports.com. Sources:
Where they play.Campus by campus.
Members by state
Every member.Every source.
| School | City | Level | Type | First season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2026-27 | None listed |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Teaneck, NJ | NCAA D-I | Varsity | 2026-27 | @fduknightswflag |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| Long Island University | Brookville, NY | NCAA D-I | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| Manhattan University | Riverdale, NY | NCAA D-I | Varsity | 2026-27 | @jasperswflag |
| Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry, NY | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | NCAA D-I | Varsity | 2025-26 | @hurstflagfootball |
| Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | NCAA D-I | Varsity | 2025-26 | @mount_flag |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | @pointparkflagfb |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester, NY | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2024-25 | None listed |
| St. Joseph's University, Long Island | Patchogue, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2024-25 | None listed |
| St. Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY | NCAA D-II | Varsity | 2026-27 | None listed |
| Union College | Schenectady, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2026-27 | @unionflagfootball |
| Villa Maria College | Buffalo, NY | USCAA | Varsity | 2024-25 | None listed |
| William Smith College (Hobart and William Smith Colleges) | Geneva, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2026-27 | @heronflagfootball |
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Your questions.Straight answers.
Which colleges play women's flag football in the ECAC?
The members on this list are Eastern Connecticut State University; Fairleigh Dickinson University; Kean University; Long Island University; Manhattan University; Mercy University; Mercyhurst University; Montclair State University; Mount St. Mary's University; Point Park University; Roberts Wesleyan University; St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn and 5 more. Each row in the table links the program's own page.
Does the ECAC hold a women's flag football championship?
Yes, per the conference's own site. First championship: May 2 to 3, 2026, the New York Jets training facility, Florham Park, N.J.
Where are ECAC women's flag football teams?
In 5 states: New York (10), New Jersey (3), Pennsylvania (2), Connecticut (1) and Maryland (1). Each state page maps every program there at any level.
Can ECAC programs give athletic scholarships?
It depends on each member's level: NCAA Division I and NCAA Division II allow athletic scholarships, NCAA Division III allows no athletic scholarships and USCAA leaves athletic aid to each college. See scholarships by level before you ask a coach.
How do you get recruited by an ECAC 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.
Keep going
- NCAA D-I teams
- NCAA D-II teams
- NCAA D-III teams
- Scholarships by level
- Recruiting guide
- Every program on one map
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