NFL clubs voted today, May 20, at their Spring League Meeting, to permit the participation of NFL players in flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The approved resolution authorizes the league to work with the NFL Players Association, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), and the relevant Olympic authorities to implement rules governing the participation of NFL players in flag football, which makes its Olympic debut in 2028.
— NFL (@NFL) May 20, 2025
OFFICIAL: NFL players will be allowed to compete in Flag Football at the LA28 Olympic Games pic.twitter.com/Ki4ryK2FtY
— NFL (@NFL) May 20, 2025
Now official: NFL owners voted today to permit players to participate in flag football at the 2028 summer Olympics in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/KiZoq1QdRn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2025