• In 2015, added to the officiating roster of the NFL 
• Named "100 Most Influential NFL Figures of All Time" by Sports Illustrated
• Made history in 2021 becoming the first female to officiate an NFL Super Bowl game (Super Bowl LV in Tampa, FL)

Sarah Thomas changed the game in the world’s most quintessential male-dominated sport – football – when she became the first female NFL official. Now she’s inspiring others to dream big and believe anything is possible.  

She officiated her first NFL game on September 13, 2015, between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans - and on February 7, 2021, she became the first female to officiate a Super Bowl. Today, Sarah’s hat, whistle and flag are on display at the NFL Hall of Fame and serve as a testament to her historic achievements. Named one of the Sports Illustrated 100 most influential figures of all time, Sarah is no stranger to being the first or breaking gender-barriers.

Since joining the NFL's roster of officials, she has become a trailblazing inspiration to women everywhere, and she keeps the mindset of being the best you can be – no barrier or ceiling is shatterproof. 

Off the field, Sarah is a Marketing Specialist for Mid-South Rehab, Inc. She was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She is a graduate of the University of Mobile, where she earned a full scholarship as a basketball player and Academic All-American honors. She has had many national recognitions for her accomplishments throughout her journey, but nothing compares to being a mom to her three beautiful children, Bridley (22), Brady (20), and Bailey (11).