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Rec League and Supplemental Registration Info - Fall 2025
September 10, 2025
Rec League and Supplemental Registration Info - Fall 2025 Published: Sept. 10, 2025 Registration for Recreation Division is NOW OPEN! Rec Division is a supplemental division that runs on Frid...
Fall 2025 Season Key Dates
August 21, 2025
Get out your calendars and make sure you take note of all the key dates for the fall season. Here are some changes: No Double Headers: We are continuing the trial for seasons without double hea...
Fall 2025 Registration
July 28, 2025
Registration for the Fall 2025 season is now open! Here’s what you need to know.Are you a returning player? You can sign up as early as Monday, July 28! Early registration opens at 7:00pm and i...
Season XXVII Major Dates
July 24, 2024
Season XXVII is just around the corner and we are excited to connect with everyone, both on and off the fields. Here’s to a fantastic season ahead! To keep everyone informed, we’ve compiled a list ...
Fall 2024 - Registration Frequently Asked Questions
July 24, 2024
Fall 2024 - Registration Frequently Asked Questions How much does it cost to play? The registration fee is $90 for new players and $75 for returning players who register for 1 divis...
Register for the 2024 Travel Season
March 6, 2024
Register for the 2024 Travel Season The DCGFFL Travel Program offers the opportunity for the league’s wealth of talent to represent DC and compete against the best players from other leagues acros...
Spring 2024 - Registration Frequently Asked Questions
February 2, 2024
Spring 2024 - Registration Frequently Asked Questions How much does it cost to play? The registration fee is $90 for new players and $75 for returning players who register for 1 div...
Season XXVI Major Dates
January 22, 2024
Season XXVI is just around the corner and we are excited to connect with everyone, both on and off the fields. Here’s to a fantastic season ahead! To keep everyone informed, we’ve compiled a list o...
New Sponsor: MightyMeals
December 31, 2023
We are thrilled to welcome MightyMeals as a sponsor of the Fall 2023 season! As the DC area’s favorite meal prep company, MightyMeals provides convenient and healthy meal delivery made with local...
Season XXV Registration
July 26, 2023
Season XXV Registration Season XXV (Fall 2023) of the DCGFFL will run from September to November, and registration will occur over the next few weeks! Open Division Registration FormWomen’s+ Divi...
Season XXV Major Dates
July 24, 2023
Season XXV is just around the corner and we are excited to connect with everyone, both on and off the fields. Here’s to a fantastic season ahead! To keep everyone informed, we’ve compiled a list of...
Pride Bowl 2023 Recap
June 30, 2023
Pride Bowl 2023 Recap Congratulations to the DC Admirals, champions of the Open A Division, and the DC Commanders, victors of the Open B1 Division, for their outstanding victories at Chicago’s Pri...
Register for the 2023 Travel Season
March 17, 2023
Register for the 2023 Travel Season The DCGFFL Travel Program offers the opportunity for the league’s wealth of talent to represent DC and compete against the best players from other leagues acros...
Season XXIV Registration
January 13, 2023
Season XXIV Registration Season XXIV (Spring 2023) of the DCGFFL will run from March to May, and registration will occur over the next few weeks! Sunday League Registration Form - Registration is...
Season XXIV Major Dates
January 11, 2023
Save the date for Season 24 games and key events! January 18 (Wed) - Earlybird registration opens at 7 PM (limited to 100 slots for returning players) January 25 (Wed) - Regular registration ...
DCGFFL Highlights for 2022
December 15, 2022
DCGFFL Highlights for 2022 DCGFFL was voted the Best Amateur Sports League in the Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ DC 2022 awards! League Achievements Recruited new team leaders with 8 firs...
Congrats Season 23 Champions!
November 22, 2022
Black are the Season XXIII Champions! Congratulations to the Oh My Goth (Black) on their triumph over Coral Fixation (Coral) and winning this season’s championship trophy! Congratulations to capt...
The Final Four is Set!
November 16, 2022
What a day of games! Plenty of tight matchups and close battles (including two overtime games!) in the single elimination tournament! Now, it’s all down to Black, Red, Coral, and still undefeated...
Season XXIII Playoffs Predictions
November 12, 2022
Season XXIII Playoffs Predictions by Patrick Kozak and Scott Graham It is so good to be back at Carter Barron and back on the website being shady. These Season 23 Playoffs predictions are not mea...
Season XXIII Playoff Bracket Released!
November 7, 2022
It’s Playoff Time! After a 9-game regular season played in only 6 weeks, we’ve finally arrived at the playoffs! I Run Gay and the Foamosexuals finished at the top of their respective divisions. Wi...
Week Four Games Moved to October 22nd!
October 4, 2022
Due to weather, Week 4 games have been moved to October 22nd. Please check out the Game Schedule section of the website for the most up-to-date information on the Season XXIII Schedule!
Mid-Season Party Time!
October 4, 2022
DCGFFL Season 23 Mid-Season Party Time! Come join us for the mid-season party at Salazar, Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 7 PM. More details to come!
Season XXIII Schedule Released
September 5, 2022
See attached for the Season XXIII Schedule of games for Fall 2022! View the matchups, game times, fields, and divisions here!
Season XXIII Captain-QB Pairings
August 18, 2022
Congratulations to our Season 23 captains and quarterbacks! Which team do you think you’ll end up with?! CAPTAIN QB JC Adams Bryan Sanders ...
Season XXIII Major Dates
July 13, 2022
Save the date for key season 23 events! July 20 at 7PM - Earlybird registration (100 slots for returning players) July 27 at 7PM - Regular registration opens for new and returning players A...
Celebrate Pride with DCGFFL!
June 8, 2022
Happy Pride!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ DCGFFL is partnering with Team DC and the Washington Commanders for Capital Pride 2022!! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE Pride Parade - Sat, 6/11 @ 2:30 PM Those who march in t...
It's Down to the Final Four!
May 16, 2022
What a weekend, folks! Plenty of tight matchups and close battles in the single elimination tournament! At the end of the day, it’s down to Kelly Green, Olive, Royal, and Super Pink. They’ll mee...
Season XXII Playoff Bracket Announced!
May 10, 2022
It’s Playoff Time! After a 9-game regular season played over 7 weeks, we’ve finally arrived at the playoffs! The first and second rounds of the playoffs will be played on Sunday, May 15, 2022. T...
Season XXII Playoff Format and Schedule
April 29, 2022
Playoff Format and Seeding Our 18-team season will conclude with a single-elimination tournament across two Sundays. On May 15th, a total of 14 games will be played to end the day with Final Four...
Congratulations Joel! & Other News
April 28, 2022
Joel Horton to Announce 3rd Round NFL Draft Pick! Arizona Cardinals select gay football player to announce 3rd round NFL Draft pick. Tune in Friday to watch! Joel currently plays on the Sunday Le...
Game Day Photos - Week 2
March 25, 2022
Check out these awesome game day photos from the 12:30pm Week 2 games, captured by our very own Trey Phillips! Links to full albums below. Week 2 Photos Here are some highlights!
Register for the Recreation League!
March 23, 2022
Recreation League Registration! The Recreation League is a supplemental league that runs in tandem with the regular league. It is primarily for those who want to develop their skills, try new posi...
Travel Team Registration
March 22, 2022
Represent DC Across the Nation! Interested in traveling with a DC flag football team to compete against other league teams across North America? The DCGFFL’s wealth of talent comes together annual...
Week 2 Announcements
March 19, 2022
Hey footballers! Who’s ready for the first games?!? This week’s updates: Supplemental Registration is open for Spring 2022 flag football until Sunday March 27 at 7pm! Supplemental New Playe...
TAP Photos and Game Day!
March 19, 2022
Remember when you met your team for the first time at the DCGFFL Team Announcement Party (TAP)?? That was FUN! You know what will be even more fun? Playing with your team for the first time! Enjoy ...
Season XXII Schedule Revised
March 15, 2022
See attached for the latest Season XXII Schedule of games for Spring 2022! REVISED March 15, 2022. The Week 1 games were rescheduled as a second doubleheader for each team, while largely preservin...
March 13 Games Cancelled
March 12, 2022
Games are CANCELED for week one, but Sunday Funday is still ON! Sunday Fun Day! Please head to our featured sponsor bar, The Dirty Goose (TDG), at 2:30 PM for a fun time with league mates! Later ...
Travel Survey
March 4, 2022
The DCGFFL’s wealth of talent comes together annually to represent DC at two national tournaments — Pride Bowl (Chicago, early June) and Gay Bowl (annually rotating city, early fall - this season, ...
Season 22 Starting Soon!
February 25, 2022
Get ready for football! New Players: If you didn’t attend the Wednesday workshop, you MUST attend the Sunday New Player Workshop to be eligible to play in this spring season! See you at Carter...
Quarterback Tryouts
February 11, 2022
If you registered as a prospective quarterback and have not previously played quarterback during a regular season of the DCGFFL, you’re required to attend a QB tryout to be eligible for selection a...
Latest Updates
February 1, 2022
Here’s the latest from DCGFFL: OPEN NOW - Register as “DCGFFL Forever Family” - a new option for past participants and supporters to stay connected as non-playing members! Feb. 2 - Regular Re...
DCGFFL Forever Family
February 1, 2022
The DCGFFL is a community of current and past players and supporters. Recognizing that many past participants and supporters remain highly involved, even if they don’t play, we are inviting thos...
Season XXII Early Registration
January 26, 2022
Early registration filled up in less than 3 hours! Check back to register on Wednesday, February 2nd, at 7pm! At that time, players should refresh the registration link until the form is active. ...
Latest Announcements
January 25, 2022
The Spring 2022 season (Season XXII) runs from mid-March to late May. Games will be played at Carter Barron Soccer Fields on Sunday mornings! We’re excited to announce that our Spring 2022 Su...
Spring 2022 Season Key Dates
January 18, 2022
FOOTBALL IS BACK for Season 22 – Sundays March 13 to May 22, 2022 – Mark your calendars for the following key Season 22 dates! Jan. 26 (Wed) - Early Registration (Returning Players), 7 PM ...
Winter Party Rescheduled
January 14, 2022
Our 2022 Winter Party (Registration Launch for Season XXII) has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 3, at Red Bear Brewing Co., from 7 PM to close. Red Bear Brewing Co. is located at 209 M St NE...
End of Season Party Photos!
November 24, 2021
Photos from the end of season party are available, and they are amazing! A big thanks to photographer Shawn King! Download and share photos from the album linked below: https://drive.google.com/d...
Congrats Season 21 Champions!
November 22, 2021
Carolina Blue are the Season 21 Champions! Congratulations to the Blew Ball Busters (Carolina Blue) on their triumph over Fire in the Hole (Red), securing their victory and the DCGFFL Season Troph...
Quarterfinals Results
November 14, 2021
Check out today’s playoff bracket! Four teams will meet next Sunday 11/21: Carolina Blue will square off against Navy, and Royal Blue will battle Red in the Quarterfinals! Who will move on to the c...
Season 21 Playoff Bracket Announced!
November 8, 2021
It’s Playoff Time! After 8 weeks of regular season play, we’ve finally arrived at the playoffs! The first and second round of playoffs will be played on Sunday, November 14, 2021. The final 4 te...
Week 8 Matchups Announced!
October 31, 2021
Week 8 Games - Cross-Division Play Who will your team face off against in Week 8? With the divisional games behind us, the Week 8 games will face teams in opposite divisions against each other! ...
Recreation League Playoffs Postponed to 11/5
October 28, 2021
Recreation League championship games were to take place this Friday, October 29! However, due to severe rain expected, the games will be rescheduled to next Friday, November 5, 2021 at the same fie...
Week 5 Video
October 18, 2021
Check out this awesome recap video from Week 5 games! Thanks to Sean B. for this amazing production!
Game Day Photos - Week 3
October 8, 2021
Check out these awesome game day photos from the 12pm Week 3 games, captured by our very own Trey Phillips! Links to full albums below. Week 3 Photos Here are some highlights!
Week 3 Video
October 8, 2021
Check out this awesome recap video from Week 3 games! Thanks to Sean B. for this amazing production!
Game Day Photos - Weeks 1 and 2
September 24, 2021
Check out these awesome game day photos from Weeks 1 and 2, captured by our very own Trey Phillips! Links to full albums below. Week 1 Photos Week 2 Photos Here are some highlights!
Season 21 TAP Photos!
September 20, 2021
Check out these amazing photos from the Team Announcement Party! A big thanks to Shawn King, photographer! Link to full album below: Season 21 TAP Photos Here are some highlights!
Register for Rec League!
September 16, 2021
Recreation League Registration is OPEN! Sign up HERE. OPEN TODAY - FRIDAY, SEPT. 24. Recreation League games begin on Friday, October 8th! This season’s games will be played at Trinidad Recreati...
Supplemental Registration is Open
September 16, 2021
Register for the Supplemental Draft, TODAY, HERE. Players who enter Season XXI through the supplemental draft will play their first game on Sunday, October 10! Registration will be open until clo...
Updated location for New Player Happy Hour!
September 9, 2021
In our most recent league-wide email, we mistakenly announced that the New Player Happy Hour would be at The Dirty Goose. We apologize for that mistake. The New Player Happy Hour will be held at P...
Registration is Full
August 16, 2021
We’re excited to have a full roster! Registration for the Fall 2021 season has filled up to capacity. If you’re on the wait list or a new player, be sure to show up to a new player workshop to be...
Early Registration is FULL
July 20, 2021
Early Registration for up to 100 returning players began July 20, at 7pm and filled up in less than 12 hours! We’re as excited as you are to get back to the fields! Regular Registration for all p...
Fields and Venue for Season 21
July 19, 2021
Back to our Roots We are also pleased to announce that the DCGFFL has secured fall permits for our Fall 2021 Season: The Carter Barron Soccer Fields! The Fields are located at 1698 Kennedy St NW...
Fall 2021 Season Key Dates
July 17, 2021
FOOTBALL IS BACK for Season 21 – Sundays September 12 - November 21 – Mark your calendars for the following key Season 21 dates! July 20, 7pm - Registration opens for returning players (by e...
Gay Bowl Registration is OPEN!
July 14, 2021
Gay Bowl is quickly approaching! We want to bring the best players in DC to Gay Bowl, so we need you to register! Our DC teams have a legacy of bringing the most competitive teams in the country. J...
Register for Beach Bowl 2021!
July 14, 2021
The DCGFFL’s annual casual summer tournament, Beach Bowl, will be held Saturday, August 7th in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The tournament structure is dependent on the number of teams playing and th...
DC at Pride Bowl 2021
July 12, 2021
Generals and Avengers Represented DC Well in Pride Bowl 2021! This year’s Pride Bowl took place in Chicago, IL on June 28th and 29th, 2019 on Chicago’s Montrose Lakeside Fields. The event was unfo...
Sponsorship Update
June 25, 2021
The DCGFFL will not be pursuing a sponsorship with Nellies for this fall season. The league is in the process of reaching out to potential sponsors in advance of our first full season in over a ye...
Welcome to the Newest Board Members
June 11, 2021
Your Fall 2021 DCGFFL Board members: Jim Roll (new role: Commissioner) Ricky Harrison (Director of Communications) Danny Hughes (Social Director) JJ Johnson (Director of Operations) Nol...
Celebrating DC Pride!
June 10, 2021
Photo from this past Sunday Fun Day at Pitchers DC! It was a great way to celebrate the first weekend of Pride Month! Get information on Capital DC Pride and DC Black Pride! Also, check out Team ...
Spring Elections
May 11, 2021
Volunteer for DCGFFL Leadership! The league looks forward to re-launching the DCGFFL after over a year of hiatus. We need dedicated and motivated volunteers who will build the league back even bet...
No Spring Fling... but Pride Bowl goes on!
April 30, 2021
We hate to break bad news… but the DCGFFL was forced to cancel our tentative Spring Fling tournament, as DC will not issue permits. For silver linings, here’s what else to look forward to: Last...
Spring Fling Tournament – Frequently Asked Questions
April 20, 2021
More details about the Spring Fling tournament are provided here:
Spring 2021 COVID-19 Player Safety Protocols
April 20, 2021
The DCGFFL has developed COVID-19 Player Safety Protocols based on CDC guidelines and the positive experiences of the New York and Denver gay flag football leagues in Fall 2020. Players will be req...
Spring 2021 Player Survey Results
April 19, 2021
Thanks to everyone who completed the survey! Key takeaways: 180 Responses (Wow!) – 75% returning players At least 59% of respondents have already been at least partially vaccinated, and over ...
Spring Fling Tournament Registration OPEN
March 20, 2021
WHO’S READY?! Survey results were great, and we plan to move ahead with a two-weekend mini-season in the last two weekends of May, PENDING field permits, using appropriate safety protocols (see FAQ...
Pride Bowl 2021 Registration OPEN
August 18, 2020
Every year, we send our DC flag football athletes to Pride Bowl in Chicago to represent DC against other national teams. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN to play on a DC Travel Team in the Open Division of...
Fall 2020 Player Survey Results
August 8, 2020
Thanks for your responses! There are a lot of things to consider for whether flag football can be played in the near or middle term – local phasing and the health and safety of our players coming f...
Fall Player Survey
August 5, 2020
Please fill out this survey by August 14th to help us plan for the Fall! It’s still too soon to say whether a flag football season can be held in DC this fall. While we review all our options and...
March On Washington August 28, 2020
August 5, 2020
The DCGFFL continues to look for ways to support and stand with our Black members, friends, families, supporters and allies. We support calls to action to march and peacefully protest for equality ...
Member Recognition
June 25, 2020
On the occasion of Pride Month, and with the spirit of community in mind, we have officially named two season awards after two important members of our community who have passed on. These players w...
Stay Safe and Tune In Later!
June 24, 2020
We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these uncertain times. The DCGFFL hopes that we can have a Fall 2020 season, but there is not yet enough information to determine whether...
Season 19 Regular Registration
July 14, 2019
Opens Tuesday, July 16th at 7PM. First 60 to register will be confirmed members of Season XIX. Registration fee will be $90.
Season 19 Early Registration
July 7, 2019
Early Registration opens Tuesday, July 9th at 7PM. A link to the registration form will be posted here. Only the first 100 players will be allowed to register early and will pay $75. Late registrat...
Recreation League Registration
March 23, 2019
Registration For the rec league is now open. Rec league is played on Friday Nights at Brentwood Hamilton Fields. 1300 6th Street NE Washington DC. Games begin April 5th and go through to the Champi...
Thinking About Buying A House?
March 4, 2019
Have questions about the real estate market in Washington D.C.? Thinking about buying a home but have never thought about where or when to apply for a mortgage? Residential Mortgage Center and Mar...
Gay Bowl XVIII Results
September 19, 2018
Congratulations to all of our players on the Washington Senators, DC Admirals, Washington Generals, DC Commanders, Delta Force. You all represented us well this weekend, and we’re proud of you! In...
Season XVII - Master Schedule
August 20, 2018
* August 22 (Wed): New Player Workshop #2 (Carter Barron Fields) * August 25 (Sat): Referee Workshop (The Dirty Goose) * August 26 (Sun): New Player Workshop #3 (Carter Barron Fields) *...
All Hail Season XVI Champions: Raspberry!
May 21, 2018
On May 20, Raspberry, won the Season XVI Championship, first fending off Call Me Navy (27-20) and then squeaking past The Rosebuds (33-32). Congratulations to Captain Alonzo Mable and Quarterback B...
Congrats Jordashians!
November 19, 2017
After facing off with the Sandjobs in the Semifinals, the Jordashians fought off the AC Slaters to become the Champions of Season XV! Other winners of Season XV: Male MVP: Jordan Anderson, Capt...
Sign up for our weekly emails!
October 31, 2017
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Season XV Schedule
July 18, 2017
Take a look at our Season XV Calendar to make plans for the rest of your year! Tuesday, July 25th – Season XV Returning Player Registration Opens Thursday, July 27th - Season XV Information Meetin...
Congrats to Season XIV Champs, Scarlett O'HeyBoys!
May 23, 2017
Congrats to the Crimson Scarlett O’HeyBoys, for becoming the newest to join the Champions Corner in the DC Gay Flag Football League! Captain and All-Star William Lipovsky, QB and All-Star AJ Reu...
2017 Travel Team Registration
April 20, 2017
The 2017 travel season is here! Once again, the DCGFFL’s wealth of talent will come together to represent Washington at two national tournaments – Pride Bowl X in Chicago (June 23-24) and Gay Bowl...
Season XIV New Player Happy Hour is in the books!
March 10, 2017
Week two of Season XIV is off and running! Thanks to everyone for coming out to meet our new players and your new teammates. Check out some of the photos here.
DCGFFL Season 13 Super Bowl Champions!
November 23, 2016
Congratulations to Sexual Chocolate on being Season XIII Champions! Last week, Brown advanced through the playoffs by a combined +19 points, surpassing Hot N Gold 40-27 and slipping past Sky Curio...
Season XIII Playoffs
November 8, 2016
The Bracket was announced at last night’s Open Board Meeting. Go to the playoffs homepage to see your match-up and whom you must defeat for eternal glory in the annals of the DCGFFFL!
Season XIII -- Welcome Supplemental Players!
September 20, 2016
On Monday, September 19, the captains of the League met and picked up four players on their teams. Please welcome Steve Chakerian (Midnight), Vincent Natale (Baby Blue), Brice Relafort (Red), and...
Season XIII #SeasonOfFun
September 1, 2016
Another Team Announcement Party is over, and many of us are now broken. Use the next week and a half to recover before the first games start on September 11. Then join your fellow Hot Messes at N...
DCGFFL Season 12 Super Bowl Champions!
May 23, 2016
Congratulations to Boaty Call for their two wins on Sunday, May 22. Overall, Navy advanced through the playoffs by a combined +7 points. Navy slipped past Forest Green, 34-33, and outlasted Graphi...
Save the Date for Beach Bowl!
April 18, 2016
Let’s go to the beach, each! Let’s go get away! The DCGFFL’s annual Beach Bowl will be July 30th in Rehoboth! Begin making your housing arrangements now because motels, houses, and the bed of las...