Riyadh Season 2026 to Host “Fanatics Flag Football Classic” Featuring Tom Brady and Kevin Hart

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Riyadh, Sept. 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced that Riyadh Season 2026 will host the “Fanatics Flag Football Classic,” a global sports and entertainment event scheduled for March 21, 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

The event will feature American football legend Tom Brady in his first official return to the field since retiring in 2023, alongside international sports and entertainment stars. Award-winning comedian Kevin Hart will participate in the live presentation.

The “Fanatics Flag Football Classic” will debut in a round-robin mini-league format, with three teams of eight players competing for a place in the final. The event will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and streamed on the digital platform Tubi, ensuring broad international coverage.

Flag football, played by more than 20 million athletes globally, is considered the world’s fastest-growing sport and will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

Alalshikh said the event underscores Riyadh Season’s ability to host world-class initiatives, describing it as “the biggest of its kind in flag football” and highlighting its role in contributing to the sport’s growth and expanding its international reach.

Brady expressed enthusiasm for his return, stating: “I’m extremely 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.”