Empire 8 Women's Flag Football: Teams and Championship (2026-27)
6 colleges field varsity women's flag football in Empire 8 as of October 16, 2026.
The conference sponsors a championship in the sport, and conference play began in 2025-26.
Updated
The championship.From the conference.
- Conference championship
- Sponsored
- First conference season
- 2025-26
- First championship game
- April 24, 2026
- Governing body
- NCAA, NCAA Division III
Empire 8: empire8.com. Governing body: NCAA. Sources:
Where they play.Campus by campus.
Members by state
Every member.Every source.
| School | City | Level | Type | First season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira College | Elmira, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| Hartwick College | Oneonta, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| Russell Sage College | Albany, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| St. John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2026-27 | None listed |
| SUNY Brockport | Brockport, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | None listed |
| SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY | NCAA D-III | Varsity | 2025-26 | @geneseoflagfootball |
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Your questions.Straight answers.
Which colleges play women's flag football in Empire 8?
The members on this list are Elmira College, Hartwick College, Russell Sage College, St. John Fisher University, SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo. Each row in the table links the program's own page.
Does Empire 8 hold a women's flag football championship?
Yes, per the conference's own site. First championship game: April 24, 2026.
Where are Empire 8 women's flag football teams?
In 1 state: New York (6). Each state page maps every program there at any level.
Can Empire 8 programs give athletic scholarships?
Members play in NCAA Division III, which allows no 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 an Empire 8 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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