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LONDON — Mar. 7, 2025 — The New York Jets are delighted to announce the return of its highly successful Jets NFL Girls Flag league in London ahead of International Women’s Day.
280 girls aged 12-15 from 28 London schools joined the Jets in South London to mark the launch of the league’s third year. The initiative continues to grow in 2025, with six new schools joining, four of which are from East London, in addition to the schools from the South and West of the city.
At the launch event, the girls took part in a host of indoor and outdoor drills designed to introduce first-year participants to flag football while also challenging those entering their third year. Additionally, there was the opportunity for each student to create their own ‘Player Passport’ through NFL combine drills such as Broad Jump, 40-yard Dash & 3 Cone Drill.
2023 first-team All Pro Quincy Williams and Jets 2024 NFL Draft pick Isaiah Davis joined the girls on the day to offer encouragement from the sidelines and try activations. The girls were also presented with their official Nike kits from league presenting partner Nike.
As the initiative enters its third year, and ahead of competing in the 2025 NFL London Games, the Jets remain committed to increasing access to sport for girls across London through flag football. Flag football is the non-contact version of American Football and is inclusive and accessible for all. The sport will officially be included in the LA 2028 Olympic Games program, led by efforts of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and supported by the NFL.
Starting Thursday, March 6th, all 280 girls will participate across five weeks of the league matches before going head-to-head in the final Championship Event in May. Together, the girls plan and execute winning plays, building life-long psychological skills in strategy, communication, and resilience, and playing the sport can contribute to improved mental wellbeing.
“We are so excited to be back in London for the third year of the Jets NFL Girls Flag league,” said Jesse Linder, Jets Vice President of Community Relations. “We are delighted to welcome our six new schools, and we are equally honoured to see so many familiar faces enter their third year. Increasing girls’ participation in sports is a key priority for the Jets, and flag football is a fantastic way to achieve this, with many benefits extending far beyond the field. Best of luck to all the girls, teachers, and schools competing in year three.”
“I have been lucky enough to attend the 2023 and 2024 launch events for this league, and it is fantastic to see more and more girls and schools getting involved,” said Afia Law, NFL International Flag Football Development. “Girl’s participation in NFL Flag is thriving in communities across London, and initiatives such as these play a huge role. As a flag football player myself, I know firsthand the positive impact it can have, and I hope all these girls feel the same way, too.”
The Green and White will take to the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium later in the year as one of three designated teams for the 2025 NFL London Games. The game will be the Jets fourth regular season fixture in the UK capital. Their opponent, along with the game date and kickoff time will be announced when the full 2025 schedule is revealed this spring.
The Jets NFL Girls Flag league represents the latest activation by the New York Jets, who were awarded international marketing rights to the UK in 2022 as part of the NFL’s Global Markets Program. The initiative provided all 32 NFL clubs the right to pursue and bid on international markets with the goal of globally expanding the game of American football.
UK fans can stay updated on the latest news about the New York Jets and hear about their upcoming activities by visiting www.nyjetsinternational.com. Follow them on social platforms, @NYJetsinUKandIE on X and @newyorkjetsinuk on Instagram for more information.
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