The New York Jets are delighted to announce the launch of the Jets and Bears NFL Girls Flag Football League in London, expanding their hugely successful grassroots programme to the United Kingdom.

The league will begin during the week of 17 April, with the Championship game taking place the week of 22 May, with 120 girls from 12 West London teams taking part. The initiative has been launched in conjunction with the Chicago Bears, and is part of a wider strategy to increase girls participation in sport and interest in American Football.