Tom Brady Denies $75M Saudi Flag Football Payday Claims

Tom Brady is set to participate in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for March 2026, alongside current NFL stars and coaches. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy claimed Brady was paid $75 million to play in the event, a figure Brady publicly mocked as fabricated, questioning the accuracy of the reports. Despite Brady's dismissal of the number, Portnoy doubled down, stating that was the figure he was told and inviting Brady to discuss it on his show. The Saudi-backed event is part of the Kingdom's broader entertainment and sports ambitions, with significant financial backing known to be involved, though exact payment details for Brady remain undisclosed. Alongside Brady, other former and current NFL players, including Rob Gronkowski and Saquon Barkley, will compete, making it a high-profile tournament with notable coaches leading teams. While the $75 million figure has not been confirmed, similar large sums have been paid for sports participation in Saudi Arabia, lending some plausibility to the claim, though Brady appears to prioritize his existing broadcasting career with FOX.