Tom Brady’s flag football showcase has a new venue. The event will feature NFL stars such as Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium on March 21.
The Fanatics-sponsored event was originally planned to be held in Saudi Arabia. The organizers moved the event — officially titled the Fanatics Flag Football Classic — due to the ongoing Iran war.
The tournament will feature two teams of current and former NFL stars — including Brady, Daniels, Garrett and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow — alongside YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins, boxer Terrence “Bud” Crawford and influencer-turned-athlete Logan Paul.
Other NFL players slated to compete include former Commanders Von Miller and Deebo Samuel, Hall of Fame linebacker Luke Kuechly, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James.
The organizers also will showcase a third squad: the U.S. men’s flag football team. The event is a platform for flag football ahead of its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
“Having Team USA as the third team in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic elevates the already world-class talent participating in this tournament,” Brady said in a press release. “I’m fired up to see how these teams stack up.”
Brady will pair with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts on “Founders FFC,” coached by Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton. San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will lead Burrow and Daniels on “Wildcats FFC.”
“I’m not coming back to the football field to lose,” said Brady, who retired from the NFL after the 2022 season. “That’s for damn sure.”
The event will air on Fox Sports and Tubi at 4 p.m. on March 21.
• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.
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