Instagram: IShowSpeed/Twitch: Kai CenatIShowSpeed and Kai Cenat are going up against each other during the NFL’s flag football game ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Here’s how to watch it and everything we know about the event.
Super Bowl LIX takes place on February 9, 2025, and the NFL has already begun revealing the pre-game festivities for fans to enjoy.
This involves several events leading up to that date, including a flag football game that will be streamed on the NFL YouTube channel.
On Friday, January 31, the NFL revealed that the 2025 flag football game will feature YouTube sensation IShowSpeed alongside Twitch star Kai Cenat.
IShowSpeed challenges Kai Cenat to flag football
In a video posted to X, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell picks up his phone to call IShowSpeed while preparing for the Super Bowl festivities.
“Speed, I was just watching your stream and it had me thinking… we’re throwing a flag football game down in New Orleans and it’s going to be streamed on YouTube. We’re looking for two of the best to be part of this game,” he said.
Speed responded: “And I can challenge whoever I want? Bet. I challenge Kai Cenat.”
Fans flocked to the comments to share their thoughts, with many excited to see their favorite streamers take part in something NFL-related.
“This is so cool to see, Speed grew up literally 10 minutes from me and now he’s doing this. Just gives you motivation,” one user said.
Another said: “These two are everywhere. Good for them.”
“Kai and Speed really got the best team working behind the scenes they really be doing everything,” commented a third.
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How to watch Speed vs Kai Cenat NFL Flag Football game
The NFL Flag Football game featuring Team Speed and Team Kai will take place on February 8, 2025, at 9 pm ET. It will be streamed on the NFL’s YouTube page.
Team IShowSpeed & Team Kai Cenat rosters announced
On February 5, just days before the event, Variety reported the full Team Speed and Team Kai rosters. Each influencer has been partnered with an NFL quarterback, with the rest of their teams being filled out by other influencers and celebs.
Team Kai flag football roster
- Team Leader: Kai Cenat
- Quarterback: Michael Vick
Players:
- Duke Dennis
- Deestroying
- Jordan Chiles
- Shedeur Sanders
- Teyana Taylor
- Cole Bennett
- MMG
- Ki’Lolo Westerlund
Team Speed flag football roster
- Team Leader: IShowSpeed
- Quarterback: Cam Newton
Players:
- Mark Phillips
- Adam W
- Latto
- Quavo
- Sexyy Red
- PlaqueboyMax
- Khaby Lame
- Diana Flores
This isn’t the first time Kai Cenat has taken part in an NFL-organized flag football game, either. Back in April 2023, AMP and RDCWorld went up against each other during the NFL draft in a matchup that was also streamed on YouTube.
