Trending Now - NFL Stars to Compete in Fanatics Flag Football Classic

WHO:

Davante Adams, NFL player, member of the Wildcats FFC team

Harrison Smith, All-Pro safety, member of the Wildcats FFC team

Derwin James, Chargers safety, replaced by Harrison Smith

Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the 49ers, coach of Wildcats FFC

Joe Burrow, Bengals quarterback, captain of Wildcats FFC

Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback, captain of Wildcats FFC

Tom Brady, quarterback, captain of Founders FFC

Jalen Hurts, Eagles quarterback, member of Founders FFC

Ashton Jeanty, Raiders running back, member of Founders FFC

Alvin Kamara, Saints running back, member of Founders FFC

Rob Gronkowski, former tight end, member of Founders FFC

Antoine Winfield Jr., Buccaneers safety, member of Founders FFC

DeVonta Smith, Eagles wide receiver, member of Founders FFC

Stefon Diggs, wide receiver, member of Founders FFC

Patrick Peterson, cornerback, member of Founders FFC

Von Miller, linebacker, member of Founders FFC

Damar Hamlin, Bills safety, member of Founders FFC

Terence Crawford, boxer, member of Founders FFC

Darrell "Housh" Doucette III, coach of the U.S. Men's National Flag Football Team

WHAT:

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is a five-on-five, round-robin tournament featuring current and former NFL players and the U.S. national flag football team.

The event will air live on FOX Sports, FOX One, and Tubi.

The matchups include two teams of NFL players (Wildcats FFC and Founders FFC) and the U.S. Men's National Flag Football Team.

Harrison Smith replaced Derwin James due to a "minor injury."

The event was originally scheduled to be hosted in Saudi Arabia but was relocated to Los Angeles.

WHERE:

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will take place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

The draft for the event was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

WHEN:

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

The event will be televised at 3 p.m. Central Time on March 21st, 2026.

WHY:

The event aims to grow the game of flag football and bring attention to it, as stated by Davante Adams.

HOW:

The tournament format is a five-on-five, round-robin style competition.

Players will adapt to flag football rules, including a seven-second limit for quarterbacks to throw the ball and unlimited time behind the line of scrimmage for laterals.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 01:24 UTC)

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is set to kick off today at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring a thrilling five-on-five tournament with current and former NFL stars, including Davante Adams and Harrison Smith, who has stepped in for Derwin James due to a minor injury. This exciting event will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and Tubi, showcasing matchups between the Wildcats FFC, the Founders FFC, and the U.S. Men's National Flag Football Team from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. With the goal of promoting flag football, the tournament will follow unique rules, including a seven-second limit for quarterbacks to throw the ball, making it a must-watch for sports fans.