Overview
- Fox confirms Burkhardt and Olsen will call the inaugural event from BMO Stadium on March 21, airing 4:00–8:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One and Tubi, with international streaming on Fanatics’ YouTube.
- Three 12-player teams will compete in a round-robin plus final: Founders FFC captained by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts coached by Sean Payton, Wildcats FFC captained by Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow coached by Kyle Shanahan, and the U.S. men’s national flag team.
- The 24-player draft is scheduled for today, with a pool that includes Saquon Barkley, Myles Garrett, Rob Gronkowski, Odell Beckham Jr. and Logan Paul.
- Brady is set for his first on-field action since 2023 and told Good Morning America he would “never say never” to LA28 flag football but called playing “probably unlikely,” pointing instead to a possible advisory or coaching role.
- The Classic was relocated from Riyadh to Los Angeles due to Middle East conflict and related travel and security concerns, with Kevin Hart hosting alongside Druski.