Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Submit Bid for NFL Flag Football Leagues
Retired champion Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have submitted a bid to invest in the NFL's new men's and women's pro flag football leagues as the league seeks partners to operate the franchises.
Published on April 3, 2025
Retired tennis star Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian have formally submitted their bid to invest in the NFL's upcoming men's and women's pro flag football leagues. The bid, confirmed by a league spokesperson after Williams' appearance on a panel discussing women's sports at the NFL owners meetings, comes as the league seeks additional partners to operate the new leagues while it supports them with media rights sales.
The venture, which has attracted interest from ten companies so far, was highlighted during recent NFL meetings held in early April 2025. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed optimism about the bid process, although details such as franchise locations and official launch timelines remain undecided.