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Team USA men's flag football comes to LA this weekend (along with Tom Brady)
Baron Davis goes against Matt Barnes at the 5th Annual Athletes vs. Cancer celebrity flag football game hosted by Matt Barnes and Snoop Dogg in 2018 in Los Angeles.
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Team USA men's flag football team will play current and former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Tom Brady, on Saturday in L.A. The Fanatics Flag Football classic will give fans a chance to see the game being played at BMO Stadium, which will host the first-ever Olympics flag football events in 2028.
Why it matters: Men and women's flag football is one of five new games in the 2028 L.A. Summer Olympics.
Why now: The one-day Fanatics Flag Football classic was moved to L.A. from Saudi Arabia after the Iran War started.
The backstory: Flag football has been around for years, but its popularity among girls is skyrocketing, and that’s one reason officials gave the green light to include it in the summer Olympics.
How to watch it: The games will be broadcast starting at 1 p.m. on Fox Sports, Fox One, and Tubi. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.
Go deeper: The NFL is promoting interest in flag football among girls.
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