Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars
The tournament will feature three teams of eight players competing in Olympic-style flag football, with NFL coaches leading squads and the event broadcast on FOX Sports and Tubi.
- Tom Brady will participate in The Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia on March 21, 2026, as announced on Monday.
- The event will take place during Riyadh Season and feature several NFL stars, including Rob Gronkowski and Saquon Barkley.
- Brady expressed excitement about returning to the field and showcasing flag football on a global stage.
- The event marks Brady's first football competition since retiring from the NFL in 2023.
130 Articles
130 Articles
Tom Brady, Gronk & Co. Take Flag Football to Saudi Arabia
Tom Brady is coming out of retirement, kind of. The seven-time Super Bowl winner is ready to suit up for some flag football. Brady announced he is teaming up with Fanatics, FOX Sports and OBB Media for an inaugural global flag football event at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of this year’s Riyadh Season. “The Fanatics Flag Football Classic” will be a round-robin tournament following an Olympic-style flag football rules, played on…
Tom Brady Adds Sportswashing To His Impressive Résumé
Who says Tom Brady can't have it all? On top of the conflict of interest that comes with being both a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox Sports commentator, and in between his duties as "guy who says fuck and denigrates Birmingham City, the soccer club he co-owns," Brady has now signed up to do some good old fashioned sportswashing. On Monday, Brady announced that he will return to the football field for the—ugh—Fanatics Flag Football…
49ers' Christian McCaffrey & Kyle Shanahan Make Big Announcement with Tom Brady
American football will now be played in Saudi Arabia, in the latest move by the Kingdom to corner the sports market.This won’t be tackle football, but flag football. The charge is led by the greatest quarterback of all-time Tom Brady, who is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox Sports commentator. There are also several active NFL players participating, including San Francisco 49ers.The Fanatic Flag Football Classic will take …
Tom Brady returning to field in upcoming flag football tournament
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Tom Brady is making his return to the football field soon, just maybe not in the way that you're used to. The former New England Patriots quarterback, current Las Vegas Raiders part-owner, and future Pro Football Hall of Famer will be playing with other NFL superstars in the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The tournament will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of Riyadh Season, an annual even…
Tom Brady is returning to the field for a flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady was announced as the headliner for a new flag football event featuring both active and retired NFL players that will take place March 21, 2026 — in Saudi Arabia.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium