The Eastern Suburban Football League (ESFL) is one of Michigan's oldest youth football league and is a non-profit organization.

The ESFL is designed for the improvement and development of the capabilities of individuals. To promote the physical, mental and moral development of youths between the ages of 6 to 13, without regard to race, creed, color or religion. We have been providing youth football and cheerleading in Southeast Michigan for over 50 years.

ESFL is a Proud member of USA Football

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2025 Football Ages and Weights

Flag Team

League Age 6, 7 - Ball Carrier 120 lbs

                           - 121+ OLine 

Freshman Team

League Age 8, 9 - Maximum Weight of 135 lbs. (to carry the ball)

League Age 8, 9 - Maximum Weight of 145 lbs. (X-man) D-Line & O-Line

                            - 146 lbs+ (X-man) O-Line 

JV Team

League Age 10, 11 - Maximum Weight of 150 lbs. (to carry the ball)

League Age 10, 11 - Maximum Weight of 165 lbs. (X-man) D-Line & O-Line

League Age 10, 11 - 166 lbs+ (X-man) O-Line

Varsity Team

League Age 12, 13 - Maximum Weight of 180 lbs. (to carry the ball)

League Age 12, 13 - Maximum Weight of 225 lbs. (X-man) D-Line & O-Line

League Age 12, 13 -  226 lbs+ (X-man) O-Line

Note: League Age is the age the participant is prior to August 1, 2025.