Colombian J Balvin, Mexican Diana Flores, and Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders head the list of stars who will participate in the ‘Flag Football Game’ of Super Bowl LX of the NFL.
“Being part of this great flag football game during Super Bowl week will be incredible. I am ready to lead my team, bring the vibe, and offer a fun spectacle that the fans will remember,” said singer José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, better known as J Balvin, this Tuesday about his participation.
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The ‘Flag Football Game’ will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, on next February 7, one day before Super Bowl LX of the NFL, which will be hosted at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
This game, organized in partnership by the NFL and YouTube, will feature two teams made up of stars from the world of music, athletes, league legends, and social media content creators.
In addition to Diana Flores, NFL ambassador and captain of the Mexican flag football team, Ashlea Klam, a figure in the US national team for this sport, will also participate. Flag football has become a priority for the National Football League due to its acceptance in the program of the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The team captains will be J Balvin, winner of five Latin Grammys, and Druski, American comedian and ‘influencer’.
Druski Promises Intensity at the Super Bowl LX Flag Football Game
«I’m excited to participate in the ‘Flag Football Game.’ In high school I played flag football at my high school, so I hope to have a similar intensity on the field next February 7th,» said Druski.
On the one hand, quarterbacks Cam Newton and Michael Vick stand out, who will lead the offenses of each of the teams. In addition, Deion Sanders, a two-time Super Bowl champion, will participate, taking on coaching duties.
Ian Trombetta, vice president of social marketing, influencers, and content for the NFL, relied on the growth of the Flag Football Game. The third edition aims to exceed six million views achieved in the run-up to Super Bowl LIX last year.
“This ‘Flag Football Game’ has become one of the most anticipated events for fans during Super Bowl week. This event unites sport, entertainment, and culture in an authentic way,” stated Ian Trombetta.
