HILL HOUSE BOSTON NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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: 

All grades should be correct as of September 2025. All competitive divisions (Junior through Pro) will run 30-45 minute team practices before playing 40-60 minute leagues games. The Boston NFL Flag Football League will comprise of the following leagues:

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!

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LINK - We don't turn anyone away!

Location and Transportation:

The Boston NFL Flag Football home will be Roberto 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 (Kenmore stop, Fenway stop, Museum of Fine Arts stop), orange line (Ruggles stop) and commuter rail (Lansdowne Station stop).

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)

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 or 617-227-5838 Ext. 140.

Positions as game day staff (coach, oversight, and referees) are available. Please apply to our Athletics Manager, John King, at jking@hillhouseboston.org or 617-227-5838 Ext. 140.