HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced that global music star Travis Scott will perform at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The announcement was made via a video shared on Alalshikh's official Instagram account, featuring NFL legend Tom Brady, who revealed Scott's participation alongside the naming of the tournament's second team captain, Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders. The inaugural edition will feature three teams: Wildcats, Founders, and Mustangs.
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is part of Riyadh Season, now in its sixth edition, and marks Tom Brady's first official return to the field since retiring in 2023. The event will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and streamed on Tubi, offering a global audience a unique blend of high-energy competition and entertainment. According to the announcement, the event brings together leading figures from sports and entertainment, underscoring Riyadh Season's commitment to hosting world-class experiences.
This development reinforces Riyadh's position as a premier destination for major international events, combining sports and entertainment to attract visitors from within Saudi Arabia and abroad. The inclusion of Travis Scott, one of the most influential artists in contemporary music, adds a significant entertainment dimension to the flag football tournament. The event reflects the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape and the expanding scale of international events hosted in the capital.
For more information, visit the official Instagram announcement and details on FOX Sports broadcast.
