Music stars Aitch and Gunna Named Captains, Leading NFL Legends, Global Artists and Top YouTube Creators in First UK Creator Flag Football Game
Fans Can Tune In on October 11 on the NFL’s YouTube Channel and Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster UK
NEW YORK — Sept. 30, 2025 — The NFL and YouTube announced a star-studded roster for “NFL’s Flag Football Game on YouTube: London Edition,” marking the debut of the Creator Flag Football series in the UK as part of the NFL International Games.
Building on the success of the inaugural Super Bowl LIX Flag Football Game on YouTube, the league is bringing the excitement overseas with a flag football showdown at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, October 11, ahead of the New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 12. Showcasing the NFL’s commitment to growing flag football globally and connecting with fans worldwide, the flag football game brings together top talent from across sports, music and YouTube, including music stars Aitch and Gunna who will serve as captains. The action kicks off at 7:00 p.m. BST and will stream live exclusively on YouTube.
Team Gunna will be quarterbacked by global flag football star Diana Flores, have NFL icon Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson join as wide receiver, and feature a roster of YouTube Creators Deestroying, Khaby Lame, Speedy Morman, Jamie Laing, Sam Thompson, and Nella Rose, alongside additional surprise guests. NFL Legend Ryan Fitzpatrick will take the field for Team Aitch, joined by an exciting lineup including Adam W, U.S. flag football player Ashlea Klam, Tommy Fury, SV2, Jay Cinco, Mabel, and European women’s flag football champion Phoebe Schecter.
“Following the success of our Creator Flag Football Game at Super Bowl LIX, we’re excited to bring that same mix of culture and competition abroad to London for the first time,” said Ian Trombetta, NFL senior vice president of social and influencer marketing. “With NFL Legends, global creators and music stars like Aitch and Gunna all sharing the field, we’re creating an experience that’s unique to the UK, while connecting with fans across the globe through our YouTube live streams to continue fostering the growth of flag football.”
“I’m ready to bring my energy to the field and lead my team,” says Gunna. “It’s great to team up with the NFL and YouTube on something that brings people together.”
“When the NFL asked me to be a captain, I was gassed,” said Aitch. “Seeing how American football has blown up in the UK has been crazy, and now I get to play on the field with some of the best athletes, creators, and entertainers around the world.”
“Nothing I love more than the NFL and YouTube, so being able to combine the two has been a dream partnership for me,” said YouTube creator Adam W. “It’s also nice to see my subscribers are loving it just as much as me! I’m hyped to go to London, watch some football, and score some touchdowns myself in the flag game!”
Kay Adams will kick off the night with a live pregame show, streaming exclusively on YouTube starting at 7:00 p.m. BST. She’ll take fans behind the scenes with players, from stylish arrivals to locker room moments, giving an insider’s look before kickoff. Joining Adams will be NFL Legend Maurice Jones-Drew with key pregame insights and special guest English Footballer Dominic Solanke. During the game, NFL icon Andrew Hawkins will deliver play-by-play highlights, while British TV host and radio DJ Maya Jama and YouTube creator Duke Dennis provide insights throughout the action.
“YouTube creators are now household names in the world of entertainment. Bringing them together with the incredible artists and the NFL legends at this flag football game will certainly give Londoners, and everyone who will watch at home, an incredible show to remember,” said Alison Lomax, Managing Director for YouTube UK and Ireland. “The game being exclusively live streamed on YouTube will make it more accessible to everyone in the UK and beyond who couldn’t make it, doing what YouTube does best: bringing the most important moments in culture, sports, and entertainment much closer to viewers worldwide.”
Bringing the game to more fans, Deestroying and Ross Smith will also simulcast the event on their respective YouTube channels.
TEAM AITCH
Captain: Aitch
Quarterback: Ryan Fitzpatrick
Players:
- Adam W
- Ashlea Klam
- Tommy Fury
- SV2
- Mabel
- Jay Cinco
- Phoebe Schecter
TEAM GUNNA
Captain: Gunna
Quarterback: Diana Flores
Players:
- Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson
- Deestroying
- Khaby Lame
- Speedy Morman
- Jamie Laing
- Sam Thompson
- Nella Rose
*Talent subject to updates and changes
This must-watch 7-on-7 showdown will feature high-energy plays, entertaining rivalries and unforgettable moments, bringing all the excitement of a game day fueled by the larger-than-life personalities and competitive fire of its star players.
The live game will take place at 7:00 p.m. BST at the Copper Box Arena, located in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, one of London’s most iconic legacy venues from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Fans who want to watch the game in person on Saturday, Oct. 11, can buy tickets at Ticketmaster UK, available for less than £15.
Earlier this year, YouTube and NFL delivered a record-setting 6 million live views on NFL’s YouTube channel during the memorable matchup between Team Kai vs. Team Speed at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The multiyear partnership has been expanded to include additional Super Bowls and international games.
As the NFL continues its push toward flag football’s debut in the 2028 Olympics, events like this showcase the sport’s accessibility, inclusivity and fast-paced excitement. With participation surging worldwide and new pathways emerging for female athletes and players of all backgrounds, the NFL remains committed to amplifying flag football’s growth on one of the world’s biggest stages. This game is part of the NFL’s ongoing series of creator flag football events, which began at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
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