The man who is arguably the greatest American footballer of all time is officially lacing up his cleats once again.
In a move that has sent shrills of excitement throughout the world of sports, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has announced his return to the field for the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh, in just three months time.
Slated to be one of the final events of the Riyadh Season 2025 schedule, the first edition of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic will take place on Saturday, March 21 in the capital city's Kingdom Arena.
What is the Fanatics Flag Football Classic?
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is a revolutionary round-robin tournament designed to showcase flag football — the world’s fastest-growing sport — ahead of its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028. The competition features three star-studded teams composed of NFL legends, current superstars, and global entertainers.
The roster is a "who’s who" of football elite, with confirmed participants including Rob Gronkowski, Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, and Tyreek Hill. To ensure elite competition, the teams will be led by legendary NFL coaches Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan. Adding to the jaw-dropping spectacle, the entire evening will be hosted by award-winning comedian and actor Kevin Hart.
Internationally renowned rap music hot-shot Travis Scott is set to perform at the Kingdom Arena on March 21, as part of a high-energy lineup for the much-anticipated Riyadh Season American football event. His performance will take place alongside the inaugural edition of Fanatics Flag Football Classic, to be held at the same venue. This appearance is expected to be a major highlight of the Kingdom's March event schedule.
So, whether you are a die-hard NFL fan, just want to witness a piece of sports history, or don't want to miss Travis Scott performing live in concert, Riyadh will be the only place to be for true sports fans on Saturday, March 21.
Location & Logistics
Taking to the purpose built and specially designed pitch, this intense sporting battle will go down at the state-of-the-art Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The venue will be transformed into an Olympic-style 50-yard field for the 5-on-5 matches. The tournament is set to kick off at 10pm local time, promising an electric late-night atmosphere under the stadium lights.
Not able to make it to Riyadh? Not to worry, the event will be aired live on FOX Sports and made available to stream on Tubi.
How to Get Tickets
Set to be a legendary showdown of American football and celebrity, tickets for this event are officially on sale now through Riyadh Season's primary booking platform, WeBook. Prices are surprisingly accessible for a global event of this magnitude, starting from just SAR 35 (approximately $9.33 USD).
Given Brady’s first official return to competitive play since retirement, these seats are expected to sell out quickly.
Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Saturday, March 21, 2026
Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
Tickets starting from SAR 35 per person
Buy your tickets here
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