Women’s tackle football has 2 leagues whose championship games are on ESPN2

June 20, 2025

Women have been playing tackle football for decades, usually under the radar. Two leagues, operating independently, are helping the sport get more attention.

The Women’s Football Alliance will be back on ESPN2 for its championship game on July 26 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, where MVP jerseys from previous title games are on display.

Like the WFA, the WNFC does not pay salaries.

The WNFC does plan to give a total of $20,000 to the players on the championship team and did budget to pay weekly and season award-winners thanks in part to support from sponsors such as Adidas, Dove and Riddell.

WFA sponsors, which include Wilson, along with ticket sales and licensing rights cover some of the players’ costs. WFP