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A-List Stars Attend Fanatics Flag Football Classic Opening Dinner in LA
Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, Joe Burrow, Olivia Ponton and more party at star-studded Fanatics Studios bash
Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:08am
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Fanatics Studios hosted an A-list crowd for their VIP bash in Los Angeles on Thursday night, with celebrities and athletes like Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Joe Burrow, Olivia Ponton, Jay-Z, Mick Jagger, Stefon Diggs, Odell Beckham Jr. and Robert Kraft in attendance. The event served as an early celebration for the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic happening on Saturday at BMO Stadium.
Why it matters
The star-studded Fanatics event highlights the growing popularity of flag football, with high-profile athletes and celebrities coming together to support the sport. It also showcases Fanatics' influence in the sports and entertainment world as they continue to expand their reach.
The details
The event took place at Alba LA, where guests were spotted posing for photos and mingling. At one point, Tom Brady and Logan Paul exchanged some playful jabs on stage, further escalating their ongoing feud. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin noted that the competitiveness between the athletes would be allowed to play out, but afterwards they would be encouraged to make amends over some drinks.
- The Fanatics Flag Football Classic draft was held on Wednesday night at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
- The VIP opening dinner took place on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
- The Fanatics Flag Football Classic competition is scheduled for Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The players
Tom Brady
A seven-time Super Bowl champion and one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.
Kendall Jenner
A model and reality TV personality, known for her appearances on the show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".
Joe Burrow
The starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, who led his team to the Super Bowl in 2022.
Olivia Ponton
A model who has been rumored to have an on-again, off-again relationship with Joe Burrow.
Fanatics
A leading provider of licensed sports merchandise, hosting the Fanatics Flag Football Classic event.
What they’re saying
“I've got to be honest, I've never been to a draft where I laughed so hard. Tom Brady talking smack … I thought Logan Paul and [Rob] Gronkowski were just going to kill each other a few minutes ago … we're going to need extra security around those guys!”
— Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO
“The funny thing is, Brady's like a brother to me, and I love Logan as well. They're like serious right now, but Saturday night [after the game], I'm going to make them drink a couple shots each, make up and be friends again.”
— Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO
What’s next
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic competition is scheduled to take place on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
The star-studded Fanatics event highlights the growing popularity of flag football, with high-profile athletes and celebrities coming together to support the sport. It also showcases Fanatics' influence in the sports and entertainment world as they continue to expand their reach.
