2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic: A Guide to the Star-Studded Event

The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic is set to take place on March 21, 2026, at BMO Field in Los Angeles, bringing together NFL stars, elite athletes and Team USA in a unique competition. This event is particularly noteworthy as it precedes flag football’s debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

What to Recognize About the Fanatics Flag Football Classic

Hosted by Tom Brady and Kevin Hart, the Classic features three teams: Team Founders, Team Wildcats, and Team USA. The competition will consist of a round-robin format, with games played in a five-on-five action on the gridiron, featuring two 15-minute halves. Coverage will begin on Saturday, March 21, at 4 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, and Tubi.

Team Rosters

Team Founders

• Tom Brady (Quarterback)
• Jalen Hurts (Quarterback)
• Devonta Smith (Wide Receiver)
• Rob Gronkowski (Tight End)
• Terence Crawford (Boxer)
• Antoine Winfield Jr. (Safety)
• Stefon Diggs (Wide Receiver)
• Von Miller (Linebacker)
• Patrick Peterson (Cornerback)
• Ashton Jeanty (Running Back)
• Alvin Kamara (Running Back)

Team Wildcats

• Jayden Daniels (Quarterback)
• Joe Burrow (Quarterback)
• Saquon Barkley (Running Back)
• Kyle Juszczyk (Fullback)
• Odell Beckham Jr. (Wide Receiver)
• Davante Adams (Wide Receiver)
• DeAndre Hopkins (Wide Receiver)
• Derwin James Jr. (Safety)
• Luke Kuechly (Linebacker)
• Jalen Ramsey (Defensive Back)
• Logan Paul (Influencer/Boxer)
• iShowSpeed (Streamer)

Team USA

Team USA’s roster consists of players who already compete in flag football, aiming for representation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

• Darrell Doucette III (Quarterback)
• Aamir Brown
• Velton Brown Jr.
• Isaiah Calhoun
• Nico Casares
• Mike Daniels
• Laval Davis
• Tyler Davis
• Ja’Deion High
• Jamie Kennedy
• Pablo Smith
• Shawn Theard Jr.

Brady vs. Paul: A Rivalry to Watch

A pre-game storyline involves a budding rivalry between Tom Brady and Logan Paul, stemming from an appearance on Paul’s podcast. Their interactions have included some pointed remarks, raising the possibility of a future match-up, potentially even at WrestleMania. FOX Sports reports on this developing dynamic.

How to Watch

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be broadcast on FOX, FOX One, and Tubi, starting at 4 p.m. ET on March 21, 2026.