Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to join NFL legend Tom Brady at the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic scheduled for March 21, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The first-of-its-kind global flag football tournament, announced by Fanatics in collaboration with FOX Sports and OBB Media, will take place at the Kingdom Arena as part of the Riyadh Season festival and bring together current and former football stars, entertainers and world-class athletes.

Daniels will captain one of the three teams in the event, marking a notable offseason appearance following his recovery from injuries that limited his two thousand and twenty-five NFL season.

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is designed as a round-robin competition with eight-player teams competing for a place in the championship, played under Olympic-style flag football rules with five-on-five action on a fifty-yard field.

Brady will lead another team in the tournament, which also includes standout NFL talents across the sport, and is expected to be broadcast live on FOX Sports and streamed internationally.

Organisers have highlighted that flag football’s global appeal and imminent debut at the two thousand and twenty-eight Los Angeles Olympic Games make the Riyadh event a pivotal moment in the sport’s expansion.

Daniels’ participation underscores the growing integration of traditional American football stars into international exhibition events, blending elite athletic competition with cultural and entertainment elements.

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious sporting calendar, backed by significant investment and high-profile partnerships, aims to enhance the Kingdom’s position on the global sports stage by hosting marquee events that attract worldwide attention.

With celebrity hosts and complementary entertainment programming planned around the Flag Football Classic, the tournament is poised to be one of Riyadh Season’s premier attractions and a major milestone for the sport’s international growth trajectory.