Riyadh: Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced that Riyadh Season 2026 will host a groundbreaking global event titled "Fanatics Flag Football Classic." The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, featuring top sports and entertainment stars, led by American football legend Tom Brady in his first official return to the field since his 2023 retirement.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the event will be broadcast live on FOX Sports, one of the world's leading sports networks, as well as on the digital platform Tubi, ensuring wide international coverage. Award-winning global comedian Kevin Hart will also take part in the live presentation.

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will debut as the first of its kind, staged in a round-robin mini-league format with three teams of eight players each, with the top two advancing to the final match.

Flag football is currently the fastest-growing sport worldwide, played by more than 20 million athletes. It is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.

Alalshikh expressed that Riyadh Season is proud to host world-class events and emphasized that this will be the biggest of its kind in flag football. He highlighted the event's potential to bring together the biggest names in sports and entertainment in a thrilling competition and mentioned the contribution to the growth of this sport by bringing it to a broader global audience.

Brady shared his enthusiasm, stating that he is excited to return to the field, relive the spirit of competition alongside legends of the game, and deliver a unique world-class sports event for fans during Riyadh Season.