The NFL and YouTube have officially confirmed that Colombian reggaeton superstar J. Balvin will serve as a captain for the upcoming Super Bowl LX Flag Football Game on YouTube.
The event is set for Feb. 7 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, just a day before Super Bowl LX. Fans can stream the game live exclusively on the NFL’s YouTube Channel.
Balvin, who boasts 35.2 million YouTube subscribers, expressed his enthusiasm about the game: "Being a part of a huge flag game like this during Super Bowl week is going to be awesome. I'm ready to lead my team, bring the vibes and put on a fun show that fans will remember."
inger J Balvin performs during the ''Made in Medellín: Ciudad Primavera' concert at Estadio Atanasio Girardot.Photo by Fredy Builes/Getty Images
He will face off against comedian and YouTube creator Druski, the captain of the opposing team. Druski, who gained early fame as a middle school flag football MVP, said, "I expect to bring a similar amount of intensity to the field on February 7th."
View this post on InstagramThe Super Bowl LX Flag Football Game promises a mix of music, sports and internet personalities. Legendary quarterbacks Cam Newton and Michael Vick will handle quarterback duties under the coaching of Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders. Fans can also expect appearances from musicians like Benson Boone, Jay Cinco and Kane Brown, alongside renowned flag football players Diana Flores and Ashlea Klam.
Popular YouTube creators Deestroying, Jesser, Pierson Wodzynski, Marlon Garcia, Jay Cinco and Ross Smith will compete alongside these stars, making it a truly digital and real-world crossover event.
Former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins will provide play-by-play commentary, while Kay Adams hosts pregame and halftime coverage. Fans can watch a Spanish-language broadcast on NFL Mundo’s YouTube channel.
The event is part of the NFL’s Super Bowl Experience, a multi-day fan festival at Moscone Center, offering interactive exhibits, player meet-and-greets, games and football activities for all ages. Tickets for adults start at $40, while children 12 and under get free access.
J. Balvin Shows Support for Bad Bunny Amid Super Bowl Excitement
While Balvin will not join Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl LX halftime show, he confirmed he will be there to support the Puerto Rican superstar.
"I wish my boy kills it and destroys it. I want him to takeover the whole Super Bowl and show the world what Latinos are made of," Balvin said in a recent interview.
J Balvin confirms he will not perform in the Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny as a guest, but he wishes him all the best. pic.twitter.com/Wj0lgx32tN
— Access Bad Bunny (@AccessBadBunny) January 14, 2026Balvin also addressed the backlash Bad Bunny has faced, including criticism of his Spanish-language music.
"We're used to that as Latinos. We're going to prove we have so much talent, and why we as a culture are taking over the world," he said. This comes after Balvin and Bad Bunny ended a long-standing feud.
This marks the third flag football game hosted by YouTube and the NFL, following previous events during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and an international matchup in London. Last year’s game drew a record-breaking six million live views on YouTube.
The game will also be simulcast on creator channels like Deestroying, Jesser and Pierson Wodzynski, with Old Spice as the presenting sponsor.
The Super Bowl LX Flag Football Game not only promises high-energy sports action but also an inclusive celebration of music, culture and global creators, all in one unforgettable night.
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