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There comes a point in every sports movement when the conversation shifts. The question is no longer "Can this work?" It becomes "How big can this become?" For the Women's National Football Conference, 2026 was that season. From national television to sold-out championship events, from global media attention to unprecedented sponsor support, the WNFC continued its mission of building the world's premier professional women's tackle football league while proving that fans, bran

Together, WNFC and SipSide are creating an elevated hospitality experience where everyone can celebrate, connect, and raise a glass. The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) today announced SipSide Premium Mocktails as the Official Premium Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sponsor of the 2026 HER Game Combine, taking place August 8–9 in Miami, Florida. The sponsorship brings together two brands that believe unforgettable moments only require great people, great energy, and great

The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) has officially delivered the most-watched season in league history, setting new records across both national television and streaming while continuing to redefine what's possible for women's professional sports. The momentum culminated with the 2026 IX Cup Championship on ESPN2, which reached 1.35 million unique viewers, making it the largest publicly reported television audience ever for a women's professional tackle football g

FRISCO, Texas — Championship Weekend has always been about crowning champions. This year, it became something much bigger. Over two unforgettable days at Ford Center at The Star, the Women's National Football Conference brought together every level of the game, from youth athletes chasing their first championship to professional stars competing for the IX Cup on ESPN, creating one of the largest celebrations of women's football in the sport's history. Thousands of fans packed

On Sunday, June 21, the defending champion Texas Elite Spartans and the San Diego Rebellion will collide at Ford Center at The Star, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, in what promises to be one of the biggest games in women's sports. Live on ESPN2, the 2026 WNFC IX Cup Championship will feature not only the sport's premier athletes, but also a world-class broadcast team ready to bring every moment to life. Leading the coverage will be veteran broadcaster Kyle Youm

Riddell Named Exclusive Protective Headgear Partner for WNFC Flag Football Competitions The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) and Riddell today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership, making Riddell the exclusive protective headgear partner across both WNFC Tackle and WNFC Flag Football events and competitions. The expanded agreement builds upon a successful six-year relationship between the two organizations and reflects the WNFC's growing influen

ESPN2 Championship Game Headlines Two-Day Celebration of Football, Family, Juneteenth, and Women's Sports at Ford Center The Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) will bring the biggest weekend in women's football back to Ford Center at The Star on June 20-21 as thousands of athletes, fans, families, and football supporters gather for the 2026 WNFC IX Cup Championship Weekend. The weekend culminates Sunday afternoon when the defending champion Dallas based, Texas Elite

The Women's National Football Conference is excited to announce the return of one of Championship Weekend's most anticipated events, the 2026 WNFC Championship Breakfast & Awards Show, taking place Sunday, June 21, from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the beautiful Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Frisco. Before the lights come on for the IX Cup Championship Game inside of Ford Center, the WNFC community will gather for a powerful morning celebrating the athletes, coaches, leaders, par

The Women's National Football Conference and Got Her Back are proud to launch the 2026 Body Confident Coaching Clinic Series, a free virtual program designed to help adults create positive, supportive environments that keep girls in sports. The series kicks off tomorrow in partnership with the Texas Elite Spartans and is part of a larger initiative that will engage eight WNFC teams across the country throughout the year. Introducing Dove's Body Confident Sport program, these

The stage is set. After two physical conference championship battles, the Women’s National Football Conference has crowned its 2026 conference champions. The San Diego Rebellion claimed the Western Conference title, while the Texas Elite Spartans captured the Eastern Conference crown, setting up a blockbuster IX Cup Championship matchup on June 21 at Ford Center at The Star, live on ESPN2. In a first for the league, both conference championship games host city teams made it t

The WNFC Playoffs continued Friday night, and the Western Conference delivered everything fans could have hoped for. Nearly 10,000 viewers tuned in on Victory+ to witness two thrilling playoff matchups that showcased dominant defenses, superstar performances, and another instant classic as teams battled for a spot in the Western Conference Championship. San Diego Rebellion 30, Los Angeles Legends 0 The San Diego Rebellion struck first and never looked back. On a pivotal third

The road to the IX Cup Championship officially began Thursday night, and if Day One of the WNFC Playoffs was any indication, fans are in for something special. More than 7,000 fans tuned in on Victory+ to watch the Eastern Conference Semifinals, featuring two matchups that delivered drama, dominance, and one of the most memorable playoff games in league history. Texas Elite Spartans 27, Atlanta Truth 6 The defending IX Cup Champion Texas Elite Spartans wasted no time remindin

Collaboration underscores the rising visibility, audience demand and long-term growth potential of professional women’s tackle football The Women’s National Football Conference today announced a new multi-year extension with ESPN to nationally televise the WNFC IX Cup Championship Game on ESPN2, marking a major step forward for professional women’s tackle football and the league’s continued growth on a national stage. The 2026 WNFC IX Cup Championship Game will air live on ES

The votes are in. And now, the Women's National Football Conference is proud to unveil the 2026 WNFC All-Pro Teams, recognizing the most dominant, respected, and electrifying athletes in women's football. These selections come directly from the people who know greatness when they see it: the coaches who game-planned against them, the players who lined up across from them, and the organizations who witnessed their impact firsthand. Simply put, these are the athletes who earne

Over the next three weeks, eight teams will battle for the opportunity to play for the IX Cup Championship. Some arrive powered by explosive offenses. Others lean on dominant defenses and punishing rushing attacks. Some have veteran signal callers who have already played on the biggest stage. Others are hoping their quarterback room can author a breakthrough moment that changes the trajectory of a franchise. What makes this postseason particularly fascinating is that there is

The 2026 Women’s National Football Conference playoffs have all the ingredients fans love: big-time quarterbacks, explosive offenses, rivalries with real disdain behind them, speed everywhere, and aura everywhere. But beneath all the touchdowns and highlight reels sits the real story of this postseason: Defense has completely taken over the bracket. Seven of the top eight scoring defenses in the WNFC made the playoffs. That is almost unheard of in modern football, especially

For seven seasons, Renee Langlais has been the one constant in WNFC football in Atlanta. Long before the Atlanta Truth existed, before the new franchise, before the current coaching staff and offensive philosophy took shape, Langlais was there taking snaps, leading huddles, and carrying the hopes of a city that has spent years working to establish itself among the top teams in the WNFC. The Truth are in their second season as an expansion team, but Langlais’ roots in Atlanta

June 20–21, 2026 | The Star in Frisco, Texas Ford Center x Omni at The Star There are sports weekends… and then there are moments that define a movement. This June, the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) is bringing one of the most exciting weekends in women’s sports back to the center of the football universe, The Star in Frisco, Texas. For two unforgettable days, the Women’s National Football Conference will transform the Ford Center at The Star and the Omni Frisco

The Women's National Football Conference has officially entered a new era of commercial growth and athlete performance. Today, the league announced a partnership with DRNX, naming the company as the Official Hydration Partner of the WNFC through the 2027 season. The agreement marks a major milestone for the league as its first official hydration and beverage partnership, opening the door for expansion into one of the most important categories in global sports business: food a

The 2026 WNFC season was never supposed to be predictable. This was the first season in league history featuring four official divisions: Pacific, Northwest, Central, and Atlantic, and with that structural change came a completely different postseason race. For the first time, teams were not simply battling for overall conference positioning. They were fighting for division control, playoff seeding leverage, and the ability to avoid dangerous first-round matchups. By the end

The regular season finale has arrived, and after seven weeks of chaos, statement wins, breakout stars, and shifting momentum, the playoff picture is finally coming into focus. Barely. Because while some teams are fighting for seeding, others are fighting for survival. Some are trying to prove they are true IX Cup contenders. Others are trying to prove they belong in the postseason at all. And after Week 7, the rankings tell a fascinating story. The Texas Elite Spartans remain