Crystal Palace Football Club's charity, Palace for Life, has partnered with the New York Jets to host the finale of the NFL Girls Flag League. The event was held at the Crystal Palace FC Academy in South London.

What happened?

Kingston Academy won the championship with a 20-18 victory over Grey Court School. Ella Fallahi Alvani from Kingston Academy was awarded Offensive MVP, while Olivia Green from Grey Court School was awarded Defensive MVP.

Why it matters for Crystal Palace

The partnership aims to increase girls' access to sports in London through NFL Flag. With a fun and accessible format, it helps participants build lifelong psychological skills in strategy, communication, and resilience. As of 25 Jun 2026, Crystal Palace stands 15th in the League with 45 points from 38 games.

What comes next?

The Jets will expand the league in South London in 2027, with Palace for Life identifying schools to join the league. Each school will receive Jets NFL Girls Flag league uniforms, practice jerseys, and flag equipment, as well as travel stipends for games. The Jets also hope to bring kick-off and championships to the Crystal Palace FC Academy moving forward. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 15th | | Points | 45 | | Games played | 38 | | Recent form | LDLDL | Currently, C. Doucoure, E. Guessand, E. Nketiah, B. Sosa, and C. Richards are sidelined. The initiative has been successful, with flag football being one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, driven by women and girls. The New York Jets and Palace for Life are committed to making the program a success, with Woody Johnson, Chairman and Partner of the New York Jets and Director of Crystal Palace Football Club, praising the partnership. The Jets Flag Elite London, a new all-girls Flag football travel team, was also unveiled, providing elite-level skill development and a new pathway for girls participating in flag football across London.