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03/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/10/2026 14:00

Fanatics Flag Football Classic Announces More Star Power with Additional NFL Players and World Class Athletes Set to Compete on March 21 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles

Newly announced players Ashton Jeanty, Alvin Kamara, Davante Adams, DeVonta Smith, Deebo Samuel, Von Miller, Jalen Ramsey, IShowSpeed and more set to hit the field with previously announced stars, Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Myles Garrett, Logan Paul and Odell Beckham Jr. at the inaugural event

Tickets are now available for sale on Ticketmaster

MARCH 10, 2026 (LOS ANGELES) - The Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a groundbreaking global event from Fanatics Studios, the joint venture between Fanatics and OBB Media, Tom Brady and FOX Sports, has announced its full list of participants for the inaugural event set to take place on March 21 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

The newly-structured, first-of-its-kind competition includes three 12-player teams: two comprised of an incredible mix of current and former NFL stars and elite global athletes, and the third represented by USA Football's reigning IFAF Flag Football World Champion U.S. Men's National Team, setting up a world-class showdown between many of the biggest names in sports and the most accomplished flag players in the world.

Founders FFC will be captained by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts and coached by Sean Payton. Wildcats FFC will be captained by Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow and coached by Kyle Shanahan. On Wednesday, March 18, Brady/Hurts and Daniels/Burrow will draft their 12-person teams from a pool of 24 current and former NFL stars and athletes listed below. Other notable talent involved in the event will include Kevin Hart, Druski and Travis Scott.

Quarterbacks

Tom Brady - Founders FFC Captain

Jalen Hurts - Founders FFC Captain

Jayden Daniels - Wildcats FFC Captain

Joe Burrow - Wildcats FFC Captain

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley

Ashton Jeanty

Alvin Kamara

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Davante Adams

Odell Beckham Jr.

Stefon Diggs

Rob Gronkowski

DeAndre Hopkins

Kyle Juszczyk

DeVonta Smith

Deebo Samuel

Linebackers / Defensive Backs

Myles Garrett

Derwin James Jr.

Luke Kuechly

Tyrann Mathieu

Von Miller

Jalen Ramsey

World-class athletes/entertainers IShowSpeed, Logan Paul and Terrence "Bud" Crawford will round out the FFC Founders and FFC Wildcats rosters.

Said Tom Brady, "Having Team USA as the third team in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic elevates the already world-class talent participating in this tournament. I'm fired up to see how these teams stack up, and the fact that we'll be playing in the same stadium that will host flag football during the Olympics will show the world a preview of what's to come in 2028. But I'm not coming back to the football field to lose. That's for damn sure."

The U.S. Men's National Team roster includes:

Aamir Brown; DB/WR

Darrell "Housh" Doucette III; QB/ATH

Isaiah Calhoun; DB/WR

Nico Casares; QB

Mike Daniels; DB/WR

Laval Davis; WR/Rusher

Tyler Davis; WR/DB

Velton Brown Jr.; WR/DB

Ja'Deion High; WR/DB

Jamie Kennedy; DB/WR

Shawn Theard Jr.; Rusher/WR

Laderrick "Pablo" Smith; WR/QB

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be produced by Fanatics Studios, the groundbreaking joint venture between Fanatics and OBB Media, quickly becoming the premier global studio for sports entertainment, in association with Shadow Lion. The telecast will be handled by FOX Sports.

TUNE IN

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will air live on FOX Sports, FOX One and Tubi from 4pm - 8:30pm ET / 1pm - 5:30pm PT. The event will also be streamed internationally on the Fanatics YouTube channel

TICKETS

Tickets for the event are available for purchase today, at 4pm ET / 1pm PT on https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0064663102F06C

PRESS CREDENTIALS

Press interested in attending event week activities can apply for credentials here: https://forms.gle/MqUpriLburapaECo8.

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