FOX SPORTS: Fanatics Flag Football Classic: 5 Things to Know as Tom Brady Returns to Football

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Written By Seth Schlechter

The GOAT is back.

FOX Sports NFL lead analyst Tom Brady announced that he will return to the field in 2026. However, it won't be in the NFL. 

In a partnership with Fanatics, FOX Sports and OBB Media, Brady plans to play in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, which is a brand-new global flag football event. The Fanatics Football Classic will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the Riyadh Season on Saturday, March 21, 2026. 

Here are five things you need to know about the Fanatics Flag Football Classic and Brady's involvement in it…

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