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Flag Football Classic: Tom Brady Leads Teams in 2026

3/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will take place on March 21, 2026, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Teams include Team Founders, captained by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts; Team Wildcats, led by Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels; and the U.S. men's national flag football team.
The event, originally planned for Saudi Arabia, aims to promote flag football ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028.
Patrick Mahomes will miss the tournament due to a knee injury, and the games will follow modified Olympic-style rules with two 15-minute halves.
Coverage will start at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, the International Olympic Committee recognized flag football as an Olympic sport, set to debut in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The NFL has actively promoted the sport, emphasizing its inclusivity and accessibility. This momentum is evident in events like the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, which showcases top talent and reflects the sport's growing popularity and potential to attract a wider audience.

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Story summary

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will take place on March 21, 2026, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Teams include Team Founders, captained by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts; Team Wildcats, led by Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels; and the U.S. men's national flag football team.
The event, originally planned for Saudi Arabia, aims to promote flag football ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028.
Patrick Mahomes will miss the tournament due to a knee injury, and the games will follow modified Olympic-style rules with two 15-minute halves.
Coverage will start at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.

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