Cincinnati Cougars

A Member of the Women's Football Alliance Since 2023

The Cincinnati Cougars is a nonprofit, women's competitive, tackle football team formed in 2022. They joined the Women's Football Alliance, which is a semi-pro, full-contact women's American football league, and the largest 11 on 11 football league for women in the world. The Cincinnati Cougars' values include breaking barriers and stereotypes in women's sports and empowering their players and women everywhere. The Cincinnati Cougars also value football education, community outreach, and making a positive impact in Cincy and beyond. Last, but not least, the Cougars strive to create a fun and engaging experience for the fans and a positive experience for their players and coaches.

The football team in orange and blue uniforms enter the field at the start of a game. The scoreboard is in the background. — Cincinnati Cougars

A Record to Roar About

In 2023, their inaugural season in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA), the Cougars finished with a 3-3 record. In 2024 the Cougars went 8-1 and won the D3 National Championship. The 2025 season finished 6-1 and the Cincinnati Cougars were Regional Champions. The Cincinnati Cougars are now in the PRO division within the WFA.

A player in orange and blue cradles a football while running past players in black.

Cincinnati Cougars Schedule

View the full season schedule and other sporting events on our events calendar.

The Cincinnati Cougars currently play all games at the field at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. Purchase tickets online or at the gate. 10 and under are free!