Police Athletic League Flag Football

Citywide Free Flag Football Program

The Police Athletic League of New York City operates a free youth flag football program serving over 500 kids across all five boroughs. PAL's NYC headquarters is in Greenwich Village; games run at parks and housing-complex fields citywide.

Football Programs for Kids

PAL runs flag football competition across multiple borough venues with a citywide championship at the end of each season. Programs include:
- Boys and girls flag football across PAL chapters
- Borough-based weekly league play
- Citywide championship game

What's Included

• Free participation for enrolled kids
• Coaching staff and supervision
• League play and championship structure
• Outdoor turf and field venues

Game venues include Monte Bello Park (Queens), Hinton Park (Queens), Wagner Park (East Harlem), Edenwald Housing Complex (Bronx), Corporal Thompson Park (Staten Island), and Tilden High School (Brooklyn).

Experience

Flag-format play emphasizes accessibility - no equipment cost, no contact, mixed-experience rosters. Suited for first-timers exploring football without a fee or families looking for community-park structured play.