US EditionTom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars
Tom Brady will compete alongside NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament showcasing the sport's growth ahead of its 2028 Olympics debut, coached by notable NFL leaders.
- Scheduled for March 21, 2026, Tom Brady will headline the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, announced by Fanatics, FOX Sports and OBB Media.
- Flag football's rapid global growth includes over 20 million players and its Olympic debut at LA28, with the NFL allowing players despite not producing the event.
- The roster features NFL stars Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey and Rob Gronkowski in a three-team, eight-player round-robin on a 50-yard field with 5-on-5 play and two 20-minute halves, hosted by Kevin Hart and broadcast live on FOX Sports and Tubi.
- Brady will be playing his first football since retiring on Feb. 1, 2023, and described the event as "a multi-year commitment" while working as a FOX Sports analyst and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner.
- Saudi backers and Riyadh Season are positioning the event to elevate flag football globally and showcase the sport, with Brady linking it to Olympic exposure and a multi-year growth plan.
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Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars
Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year.
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