The Boston NFL Flag Football League
Early Discounted Registration for the Fall 2025 Season is already Open!
REGISTER and search for FLAG FOOTBALL programs here!
or look at the FALL 2025 ATHLETICS SCHEDULE through this helpful google document and register by clicking class titles there!
Overview
For over 50 years, Hill House has run quality athletics programs for children in the Boston area. Starting in September, 2018, Hill House hosted the inaugural Boston NFL Flag Football League, an officially licensed NFL Flag program. Flag Football is a non-contact version of football, allowing for skill development and fun. All teams and leagues are co-ed and take place on Sunday mornings in Boston from September-November. The league is open to children city-wide and we've welcomed teams and players from all neighborhoods of Boston. Scholarships are available for players and families in need!
League format - 2024
The Boston NFL Flag Football League will comprise of the following leagues. All grades should be correct as of September 2025.
- 8:00am-9:00am - The Patriots Rookie League - Kindergarten & Grade 1- Register here!
- 9:00am-10:30am - The Junior League - Grade 2 & Grade 3 - Register here!
- 10:30am-12:00pm - The Senior League - Grade 4 & Grade 5 - Register here!
- 12:00pm-1:30pm - The Pro League - Grade 6 through Grade 8 - Register here!
All competitive divisions (Junior through Pro) will run 30 minute team practices before playing 60 minute leagues games.
What to expect
All players will be placed on a team and receive a reversible NFL team branded jersey and an NFL Flag belt. The season will run the first Sunday after Labor Day through the start of November and teams will have a chance to practice together and compete in games each week. Sneakers or cleats can be worn as well as your team jersey and belt each week. For our Junior, Senior, and Pro leagues staff or volunteer coaches will lead teams through a regular season schedule of games that ends with a fun and competitive playoff tournament to find our champion! Here's a fun snapshot of what our playoffs have looked like in years past.
Here's a breakdown of our upcoming Fall 2025 Season for all competitive leagues (Junior, Senior, Pro):
- Training Camp/League Combine Session- 9/07
- Regular Season Game Sessions- 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/05 Skips Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend, 10/19, 10/26
- Playoff Game Sessions- 11/02, 11/09
- All-Star Celebration/Playoff rain date- 11/16 - (60 minute session)
Registration and Format Changes established in 2022
For all friend requests, going forward, we ask that these be limited to 1-2 friends max. Ultimately we will use our best judgement to separate players into equal teams to help ensure fun competitive balance for our leagues consistent with other Hill House programming. The first week will serve as our own NFL combine to work on basic skills for everyone, and then the second week we will separate everyone into their official teams to play preseason games and begin our season.
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Registration for the 2025 season is now open! |
Location and Transportation
The Boston NFL Flag Football home will be Clemente Field. Next to Emmanuel College in the Back Bay, this recently renovated all-weather NSCAA regulation turf football field is easily accessible via car and public transportation. The field is located on Park Drive, Boston, 02215. Through public transportation, the fields can be accessed via the green line (Museum of Fine Arts stop), orange line (Ruggles stop) and commuter rail (Yawkey Way stop).
Safety first!
The growth of Flag Football has been partly due to the expanded knowledge of concussion in football. This will be a non-contact version of the sport with all the passing, catching and strategic skills intact. We highly recommend the use of mouth guards to players as well as championing fair play and sportsmanship. All coaches must pass a concussion awareness certification (as well as background checks) and trained CPR and First Aid staff will be on site at all time. Players should also opt to wear sneakers over cleats for this turf field.
Game format
- All games will be 5-on-5, with 8-10 players per roster.
- There will be two 20 minute halves with a 2 minute half time.
- Fields will be approximately 20x60 yards.
- Referee decisions will be final.
Get involved... Interested in coaching a team to success this fall? We are looking for volunteers to coach teams, if you think you can be a positive role model, please contact our Athletics Manager, John King, at jking@hillhouseboston.org.
Positions as game day staff (coach, oversight, and referees) are available. Please apply to our Athletics Manager, John King, at jking@hillhouseboston.org.
Spring Programs Supplementary Flag Football Programs:
Please note these programs are separate from the leagues and occur on Fridays and Sundays
Friday Night Flag Football (7-12 years)
End your week with some backyard flag football at Hill House! Work on honing your skills for next fall's Boston NFL Flag Football League, or jump in to begin learning the game in a fun and safe environment with our awesome Hill House athletics coaches.
Register: Fridays 5:30
Intro to Flag Football (4-6 years)
Flag Football is a great way for your child to end the week with some fun drills and scrimmages playing with their friends. After some initial skills clinics that will cover the basic skills and processes of football, players will then get split up each week into different teams and play fun instructor led games. The program promises fun and instills good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Register: Sundays 1:00
NFL Flag Football Clinics (7-12 years)
Come sharpen your football skills for the Fall NFL Flag Football League with these Sunday clinics. Players will work on drill-based activities and hone in on football attributes that will be essential for games in the fall. Our sessions will spark their passion for the sport while growing their understanding of the game, as well as the importance of being a member of a team.
Register: Sundays 1:00
Interested in all of our athletics offerings?
Visit our athletics page to see all of our classes!
Questions?
Email our Athletics Manager, John King, at jking@hillhouseboston.org.
