Flag football is a fun and fast-paced sport to build skills and learn teamwork. Our guide to Brooklyn flag football programs covers options for children and teens ages 5 years to 17 years, with details on skill levels, costs, locations, and more. Clinics, practices, and games are held at various locations including Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Flatbush, Park Slope, Fort Greene, Cobble Hill, and Bay Ridge.
Bed-Stuy Sports | Bed-Stuy
Program Details: Bed-Stuy Sports is a co-ed, recreational youth flag football organization based in Brooklyn. Their mission is to connect more children with active play and athletics while developing and building confidence, learning teamwork, and other life skills. They offer regular seasons with games as well as skills development clinics. They are central Brooklyn’s only NFL-approved youth flag football affiliate.
Seasons:Â Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 5-14
Costs: Clinics start at $195 and seasons start at $325.
Current schedule: For Spring 2026, they are offering an introduction to flag football, training camp and other skills sessions in March. Their regular spring season will be on Sunday mornings in April at Hamilton Metz Field. See all offerings here.
Location: Hamilton Metz Field | 608 Lefferts Avenue | Bed-Stuy
Contact:Â Website | Click here to email
Sports United | Flatbush
Program Details: Lace up those cleats and join Sports United’s Flag Football program, where your child experiences the game in a safe, fast-paced, and exciting way! Whether you’re a beginner or a future superstar, our latest football program is the perfect place to SHINE & HAVE FUN! Coached by former NFL NY Jet practice player & 3x NYC PSAL City Champion Charles Jeffries, this season the players are going to have the time of their lives!
Seasons:Â Spring
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: Grades 2-5 and grades 5-8
Costs: The cost is $185 for the season.
Current schedule: For Spring 2026, they are currently in their spring flag football/clinic league and it runs from March-May on Sunday mornings.
Location: P.S. 217 Field | 1100 Newkirk Avenue | Flatbush
Contact:Â Website
78 Youth Sports | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cobble Hill & Fort Greene
Program Details: 78 Youth Sports offers flag football leagues for players ages 7-16 regardless of skill level. Flag is an exhilarating, fast-paced sport that fosters friendships among teammates by introducing kids to the excitement of football all the while emphasizing teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship without the contact of traditional football. Our flag program is uniquely structured to create fair competition with balanced teams each season. Mandatory pre-season player evaluations produce an environment where kids of all skill levels are able to participate and thrive. Join the fun and watch your child take to the field.
Seasons:Â Fall and Spring
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 7-16
Costs: See website for details.
Current schedule: For Spring 2026, the spring season will start in April with mandatory player evaluations in March.
Locations: Washington Park| Fort Greene
Van Voorhees Playground | Cobble Hill
Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Contact:Â Website | registration@78youthsports.org
SFX Youth Sports | Park Slope
Program Details: SFX Flag Football was established in 2007, and is the original NFL-approved Flag Football League in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Their league is affiliated with the NFL Youth Flag Football Program, and is the only Flag Football league that plays in Prospect Park! The program is sponsored through the National Football League, which helps them to provide a fun and exciting way to learn the game of football in a non-contact way. The game is fast-paced and full of action while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. They have co-ed, girls only, and boys only offerings depending on the age group.
Seasons:Â Fall
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 7-17
Costs: The cost is $300-$350 for the season.
Current schedule: There are no current spring 2026 offerings. This league plays from mid-September to mid-November. Registration information will be posted on their website in May and interested families can sign up then.
Location: Long Meadow (9th Street & Prospect Park West entrance) in Prospect Park | Park Slope
Contact:Â Website | sean@sfxys.com
St. Ephrem Flag Football | Bay Ridge
Program Details: St. Ephrem Flag Football offers developmental and competitive seasons for children in Bay Ridge.
Seasons:Â Fall
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 4-13
Costs: See their social media for more info.
Current schedule: There are no current spring 2026 offerings. This league usually plays from September to November. Their registration info for the fall will be posted on social media in the spring.
Location: Shore Road Park at 97th Street | Bay Ridge
Contact:Â Website |stephremyouthfootball@gmail.com
Updated: March 13, 2026. Main Photo: Bed-Stuy Sports
