After teasing a huge announcement during Monday’s game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, Tom Brady shared some exciting news about his next venture.
The Raiders minority owner and seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback announced that he would be returning to football in 2026, confirming his participation in The Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
The event will consist of Brady being part of one of three teams consisting of current and former NFL players, all competing in a round robin-style tournament.
The tournament will take place on March 21, 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“It felt like the perfect time for me to hit the field again and get my competitive juices flowing,” Brady said.
Brady will not be the only representative of the Raiders in the tournament, however. Tight end Brock Bowers and edge rusher Maxx Crosby are confirmed to be participating in the event, and head coach Pete Carroll is confirmed to be coaching one of the teams. Longtime Brady teammate Rob Gronkowski is also making his return to football at the event.
The tournament could not have come at a better time, as flag football is beginning to explode after it was confirmed to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With NFL clubs voting back in May to grant permission to players to participate, this provides great practice for current players to prove that they can be equally successful in the different environment.
“I’ve always admired the power of flag football, the fastest-growing sport in the world, and how it connects fans of all ages,” Brady said. “I want to help continue the global movement and momentum that our game is having.”
Brady’s competitive fire still has not gone out, and this tournament is sure to provide some offseason fireworks.
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