Tom Brady is suiting up in Los Angeles, and he is not coming alone. The seven-time Super Bowl champ will join a pack of current and former NFL stars for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium on Saturday, March 21. The three-team exhibition, featuring two celebrity-heavy lineups plus the U.S. men's national flag team, will use Olympic-style flag rules on a compact field, turning the night into both a made-for-TV spectacle and a preview of the sport’s Olympic debut in 2028.
Why the event moved to L.A.
Fanatics confirmed the showcase is relocating to BMO Stadium in Exposition Park while keeping its original March 21 date. According to Sports Business Journal, organizers opted to move the event amid ongoing conflict and travel advisories in the Middle East. The Riyadh Season debut plans were first detailed back in September 2025.
Star-studded rosters and coaches
Founders FFC will be captained by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts and coached by Sean Payton, while Wildcats FFC will be led by Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels with Kyle Shanahan calling the shots, according to NBC Los Angeles. The outlet runs through a long list of NFL talent in the player pool, including Rob Gronkowski, Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams, and Saquon Barkley. The captains are scheduled to draft their final 12-player rosters on March 18.
Team USA and the rules
Organizers have also invited the reigning IFAF world champion U.S. men's national flag football team as the third squad, USA Football notes, giving elite flag specialists a chance to square off with NFL stars. The Classic will follow a modified Olympic-style format, with five-on-five play on a 50-by-25-yard field and two 15-minute halves with a running clock, details provided by Fox Sports.
How to watch an event week
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is set to air on FOX Sports, with streams on Fox One and Tubi, according to NBC Los Angeles. Kickoff coverage is slated for 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET (1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT). Fanatics has also noted that FOX Sports will handle the telecast and that the event will be streamed internationally on the Fanatics YouTube channel.
Entertainment and atmosphere
This will not be just flags and fly routes. Comedian Kevin Hart and online personality Druski are billed as hosts, and some reports indicate Travis Scott will perform near the championship action, according to Fox News. Organizers have also named Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald as event commissioners, underscoring the push to package high-level competition and big-show entertainment for a global audience.
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