Charlotte, NC (April 9, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce the inaugural CIAA Flag Football Championship, set to take place April 11–12, 2025, at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. This groundbreaking event marks a historic milestone as the CIAA becomes one of the first NCAA Division II conferences to host a championship in women's flag football. Eight teams will compete in the two-day tournament, with all games. streamed LIVE on the CIAA Sports Network.

Virginia Union University will enter the championship as the #1 seed with a 4-2 record.  The Lady Panthers will meet Bluefield State University in the first game of the championship tournament. 

Tournament Seeding:

1. Virginia Union University
2. Winston-Salem State University
3. Johnson C. Smith University
4. Claflin University
5. Fayetteville State University
6. Livingstone College
7. Bowie State University
8. Bluefield State University

CIAA Championship Schedule

Quarterfinals – April 11, 2025

• #4 Claflin vs. #5 Fayetteville State | 11:00 a.m.
• #3 Johnson C. Smith vs. #6 Livingstone | 12:00 p.m.
• #2 Winston-Salem State vs. #7 Bowie State | 1:00 p.m.
• #1 Virginia Union vs. #8 Bluefield State | 2:00 p.m.

Semifinals – April 12, 2025

• Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 12:00 p.m.
• Winner of Game 2 vs. Winner of Game 3 | 1:00 p.m.

Championship – April 12, 2025

• Semifinal Winners | 3:00 p.m.

"The launch of the CIAA Flag Football is a powerful step forward for gender equity and innovation in college athletics," said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. "We are proud to lead the way by creating new platforms for women to compete, grow, and shine. This is more than a championship; it's a celebration of progress and the future of women's sports."

The event is open to the public, with full coverage available live on the CIAA Sports Network.