For NFL FLAG league operators
Score your NFL FLAG league in StatHawk, free.
NFL FLAG gives operators the program, the rules and the tools to register and schedule. It doesn't give you play-by-play stats or box scores for league games. StatHawk does, for every game in your league: set up a 5v5 division for each age group, invite a volunteer to score each field, and standings and stats update for both teams.
- 2,000+
- locally run NFL FLAG leagues in all 50 states (nflflag.com)
- 830,000+
- youth players, ages 4 to 17 (nflflag.com)
- 4 + 3
- 4 downs to cross midfield, then 3 to score
- $0
- StatHawk's cost to score every game in your league
What NFL FLAG gives you today, and what's missing
NFL FLAG leagues are independently run by local operators: parks and rec departments, YMCAs, NFL club programs and private organizers. Here's what the program gives them.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| League Central | Seasons, divisions, insurance, payments and orders |
| Matrix | Scheduling, player data and background checks |
| Sports Connect | Registration, at a discount for operators |
| MOJO | Practice plans and drills for coaches (owned by TeamSnap) |
| NFL FLAG Tournaments app | Schedules, brackets and pool standings at tournaments |
None of these records a league game play by play, so there are no player stats or box scores, and many operators still post standings as a table or a PDF by hand. That's the part StatHawk does. Keep the rest of your setup as it is.
The NFL FLAG rules your scorer needs
From the NFL FLAG Official Playing Rules (revised March 24, 2025). Your league may adjust some of them, so check your operator's version.
| Rule | NFL FLAG |
|---|---|
| Players | 5 on the field, up to 10 on a roster |
| Field | 25 × 70 yards with 10-yard end zones, or 25 × 64 with 7-yard end zones |
| Downs | Start at your own 5. 4 downs to cross midfield, then 3 to score. |
| No-run zones | 5 yards before midfield and 5 yards before the end zone |
| Quarterback | Can't run the ball directly across the line. Handoffs, pitches and laterals only behind the line. |
| Pass rush | Up to 2 rushers, from 7 yards, with a raised hand |
| Touchdown | 6 points |
| Try | 1 point from the 5 (pass only) or 2 points from the 10, declared before the play |
| Interception return | 6 points on a regular down, 2 on a try or in overtime |
| Safety | 2 points |
| Mercy rule | In the regular season the game ends at a 35-point lead (28 in tournaments) |
| Score sheet | Coaches, officials and the scorekeeper verify it after the game |
In StatHawk, start each division from 5v5 Standard Youth. It already uses NFL FLAG's downs and the 1-point try from the 5. Its 2-point try starts at the 12, so set it to the 10 under the division's Points & tries. Your scorer records what happens on every play, including passes in the no-run zones.
How the younger divisions differ
NFL FLAG's rules change for the youngest players. In 8U and younger divisions there are no no-run zones in league play and no pass rush unless there's a handoff. In 7U and 6U, a coach can stay on the field during the play.
Score policy for young players is set locally. Roanoke, VA, which plays NFL FLAG and NFHS rules, keeps no score for ages 5 to 6. Gardena, CA, whose rules are based on the NFL FLAG rulebook, keeps no score or standings in grades 1 to 2. Leesburg, VA's NFL FLAG league posts standings from its 6 to 7 division up. If your youngest divisions don't keep score, you can start using StatHawk at the age where you begin, or use it for those divisions' schedule and for families following along.
Set up your NFL FLAG league in StatHawk
- 1Create the league in the StatHawk app and add a division for each age group, each starting from 5v5 Standard Youth.
- 2In each division's rules, set the 2-point try to the 10 under Points & tries.
- 3Add teams and rosters, then the schedule from Matrix: date, time, division and the two teams for each game.
- 4Invite your scorers by email: volunteer parents, coaches from teams that aren't playing, or staff. Any scorer can score any game, so each field can have its own.
- 5Share your League Code with families so they can follow the schedule, live games, scores and standings.
Game day: one scorer per field, stats for both teams
A scorer opens the game from the schedule and scores it play by play with both rosters loaded, so both teams get full player stats from one phone. When a play needs a player, such as the defender who pulled the flag, the scorer picks from the right team. When the game ends, the division's standings update.
Standings with the numbers your tiebreakers use
Each division's standings show wins, losses, ties, points for, points against and point differential. Those are the numbers NFL FLAG tiebreakers use: at NFL FLAG tournaments, ties are broken by fewest losses, most wins, head-to-head, points against and then points for, and Leesburg's league uses head-to-head and then points against.
Your results, ready to share
Staff can export a box score PDF and a player stats CSV for every final, plus division exports. NFL FLAG's league terms ask leagues to share their results and statistics with the program when it asks, and having every game already recorded makes that quick.
Families follow free
Share your League Code and families see the schedule, live games, scores, standings and box scores. They can't change anything, and player names show as first name and last initial by default.
How to Run a Flag Football League From Your Phone
Common questions
What app does NFL FLAG use for stats?
NFL FLAG doesn't have an app for game stats. MOJO covers practice plans, the NFL FLAG Tournaments app covers tournament schedules and brackets, and League Central and Matrix run league operations. None of them records play-by-play stats for league games.
Does StatHawk follow NFL FLAG rules?
Yes. Start each division from 5v5 Standard Youth, which uses NFL FLAG's 4 downs to cross midfield and 3 to score, and set the 2-point try to the 10.
Can we keep League Central, Matrix and Sports Connect?
Yes. StatHawk doesn't do registration, payments or scheduling tools. Keep them and use StatHawk for game day, standings and stats.
Can each field have its own scorer?
Yes. Invite as many scorers as you need. Any scorer can score any game in the league on their own iPhone or iPad.
Does it cost the league anything?
No. Setting up the league, scoring every game, standings, exports and the family view are free. League Pro is an optional upgrade that adds Insights for your staff.
Is StatHawk part of NFL FLAG?
No. StatHawk is an independent app that works with NFL FLAG's playing rules.
Sources
Checked October 2026.
- About NFL FLAG
- NFL FLAG rules
- NFL FLAG Official Playing Rules (revised March 24, 2025)
- NFL FLAG league FAQ
- NFL FLAG operator account overview
- NFL FLAG and MOJO
- TeamSnap acquires MOJO
- NFL FLAG Tournaments app
- Roanoke, VA youth football bylaws
- Gardena, CA flag football rule book
- Leesburg, VA NFL FLAG standings
- NFL FLAG Terms and Conditions (2024)
StatHawk is not affiliated with or endorsed by NFL FLAG, RCX Sports or the National Football League. NFL FLAG is a trademark of the National Football League.