HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced new updates regarding the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic, set to take place as part of Riyadh Season on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The announcement came through a video shared by HE on his official Instagram account, featuring NFL legend Tom Brady, who revealed that global star Travis Scott will join the event with a world-class live performance.
The video also introduced the tournament's second team captain, Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, and unveiled the names of the three participating teams in the inaugural edition: Wildcats, Founders, and Mustangs. This event marks Tom Brady's first official return to the field since retiring in 2023, alongside leading figures from sports and entertainment.
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and streamed on Tubi, delivering a global experience that combines high-energy competition with entertainment in a single night. Riyadh Season, now in its sixth edition, continues to strengthen Riyadh's position as a leading global destination for major events by hosting world-class experiences that blend sports and entertainment.
This announcement underscores the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape and the expanding scale of international events hosted in the capital. The inclusion of Travis Scott, a global music icon, alongside NFL stars like Tom Brady and Jayden Daniels, highlights the event's ambition to attract a diverse international audience. For more details, visit the official Riyadh Season website.
