The Chicago Winds are a women's American football team based in Chicago, Illinois, that competes in the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) as a member of the Central Division. The team plays its home games at Perspectives High School of Technology. As with other WFNC teams, the Winds have both a tackle and flag football team.
History
The team was founded by Angelique Smith in 2024 and played their first season in 2025. Smith, a former player on the Chicago Force, was the first Black woman to hold a majority ownership stake in a professional sports franchise in Chicago.
2026 Season
The team will play six games between March and May 2026.
Game #DateOpponentHome/AwayResult1March 28Tennessee TrojansHomeW 33-02April 4Mississippi PanthersAwayL 24-03April 18Texas Elite SpartansAwayL 0-284April 25Washington ProdigyHomeL 23-05May 9Atlanta TruthHomeL 14-06May 16Jersey Shore WaveAwayW 37-0
References
External links Official site Official Site of the Women's National Football Conference