SOUTHWEST FOOTBALL LEAGUE

The Southwest Football League ("SFL") is Houston's premier non-profit organization that promotes programs for youth football and cheer/dance.  

Flag and Tackle Football

Cheer/Dance 

For boys and girls in grades 1st - 8th

Key Dates for 2026 Season

Flag Football:

• June 30:  Enrollment ends
• July 31:  Flag team formation finalized
• August 15:  Last day to cancel for refund (less processing fee)
• August 29:  Mandatory coaches clinic
• August 31:  Fields open for practice
• September 11:  Regular season games begin
• October 30:  Playoffs begin
• November 6 (tentative):  Final championship games

Tackle Football:

• July 27:  Equipment fitting day (must attend one)
• August 2: Enrollment ends
• August 3:  Equipment fitting day (must attend one)
• August 10:  Mandatory tackle camp/tryouts (all week)
• August 16:  Tackle team formation finalized
• August 17:  Fields open for tackle practice
• September 11:  Regular season games begin

South Campus Sports Association (SCSA) Complex

3600 West Bellfort 77025