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. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, as part of Riyadh Season. The announcement was made through a video shared on Alalshikh's official Instagram account, featuring NFL legend Tom Brady, who revealed Travis Scott's participation with a world-class live performance.
The video also introduced Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as the second team captain and unveiled the names of the three participating teams: Wildcats, Founders, and Mustangs. The event marks Tom Brady's first official return to the field since retiring in 2023, alongside leading figures from sports and entertainment. The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and streamed on Tubi, offering a global experience that combines high-energy competition with entertainment.
Riyadh Season, now in its sixth edition, continues to strengthen Riyadh's position as a leading global destination for major events by hosting world-class experiences that blend sports and entertainment. According to the GEA, the event reflects the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape and the expanding scale of international events hosted in the capital. The inclusion of Travis Scott, a top-selling global artist, underscores the event's appeal to a broad international audience.
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is part of a broader strategy by Saudi Arabia to diversify its entertainment offerings and attract global tourists. The involvement of high-profile athletes and entertainers aims to showcase Riyadh as a hub for premier events. For more details, refer to the official announcement on Instagram and follow updates from the General Entertainment Authority.
