Tom Brady is back

Tom Brady is back in the news. Three years after officially retiring from the NFL, the legendary quarterback is back on a field… but this time, in flag football.

The star will join several other league stars at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a tournament to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 21, 2026, as part of the Riyadh Season festival.

Brady won't be alone for this extraordinary event. He'll be sharing the field with Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb, Maxx Crosby, Rob Gronkowski, Sauce Gardner and Myles Garrett, among others. A dream line-up that promises spectacular sequences, where the NFL's offensive and defensive talent will be brought together in a competitive yet festive format.

This will be Tom Brady's first football appearance since his retirement, and even if it's not in the NFL, his presence is already attracting the attention of fans around the world. Seeing the Patriots and Buccaneers icon back on the field, even in flag football, will be a landmark moment for fans of the sport.

A tournament supervised by renowned coaches

To give the event even more credibility, three big names in NFL coaching will be behind the benches: Pete Carroll, Sean Payton and Kyle Shanahan.

Each will lead a team made up of current stars and legends, ensuring a competitive and strategic atmosphere, despite the playful nature of the format.

The event also illustrates the growing importance of sport in Saudi Arabia, which is investing heavily to attract international competitions and iconic figures. For Brady, it's a chance to reconnect with the oval ball and offer his supporters one last nod on the world stage.

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