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Tom Brady to Headline Flag Football Classic in Riyadh

9/16/2025

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Summary

Brady Joins Flag Football

Tom Brady will participate in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament features current and former NFL stars, including Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, and Rob Gronkowski.
NFL coaches Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan will lead the teams.
Comedian Kevin Hart will host the live broadcast on FOX Sports.
Brady seeks to promote flag football ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028.

History

Historical Context

The Berlin Olympics in 1936 marked basketball's debut as a team sport, reflecting the growing global interest in athletics. The NFL, founded in 1920, has since evolved, with flag football gaining recognition as a safer alternative. Tom Brady's participation in the 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh highlights the sport's rising international appeal, especially ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028.

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Brady Joins Flag Football

Tom Brady will participate in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament features current and former NFL stars, including Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, and Rob Gronkowski.
NFL coaches Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan will lead the teams.
Comedian Kevin Hart will host the live broadcast on FOX Sports.
Brady seeks to promote flag football ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028.

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