Abu Dhabi, UAE – November 14, 2024 – The highly anticipated Bitcoin MENA conference will host a groundbreaking flag football event featuring some of the biggest names in American football to celebrate the convergence of sports, technology and finance. The event will take place at Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, bringing together football fans, Bitcoin enthusiasts and conference participants in a unique cultural showcase where all players will receive their compensation in Bitcoin.
After becoming the official game of the NFL Pro Bowl as well as being included in the 2028 Summer Olympics, flag football is quickly gaining global recognition as a safer and more easily scalable sporting phenomenon. In the 75 national federations that are members of the International Federation of American Football, flag football is expected to overtake tackle football worldwide in the coming years in terms of organized participation opportunities.
The event is led by 11-year NFL veteran Russell Okung, a Super Bowl champion and member of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Executive Committee, and former vice president of the NFLPA, who has been a strong advocate for athletes ‘financial sovereignty. As the first professional athlete to be “paid in Bitcoin,” this groundbreaking figure played a key role in negotiating more than $13 billion with NFL teams. His commitment to Bitcoin and player empowerment is reflected in his role as founder and commissioner of this historic flag football event, which bridges the worlds of professional sports and Bitcoin.
Featuring an impressive line-up of more than 22 football legends, including Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, Johnson Bademosi, Jurrell Casey and Jared Evans, the first Bitball match is a star-studded flag football event that underlines Bitcoin’s growing influence, too outside the financial sector. mainstream culture. Other celebrated players such as Dez Bryant, Dontrelle Inman, Mohammad Sanu, Randell Johnson, Michael Thomas, Craig Robertson and Wesley Woodyard will take the field, representing a wide range of talent and experience from NFL rosters.
The event, streamed live on Bitcoin Magazine’s channel, offers fans and Bitcoin proponents alike the chance to witness this unique game.
Event details:
- Date: December 10, 2024
- Location: Al Nahyan Stadium | Abu Dhabi
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Event page and tickets: playbitball.com
- Live stream: Available on Bitcoin Magazine’s official livestream platforms X, Rumble and YouTube.
Interested brands are invited to explore exclusive sponsorship opportunities and connect with a global audience through this unique combination of sports and Bitcoin culture.
This exciting flag football match is a premier sporting event and an official side event of Bitcoin MENA 2024. All Bitcoin MENA ticket holders can enjoy free access to the game, offering them a unique opportunity to witness the convergence of Bitcoin and professional sports culture first-hand. experienced. For those interested in attending both the conference and the competition, Bitcoin MENA tickets will be available at the event website. Fans who only want to attend the match can purchase individual tickets at playbitball.com.
About the Bitcoin Conference:
The Bitcoin Conferenceorganized by BTC Media, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazineis a global event series featuring notable industry speakers, workshops, exhibitions and entertainment. These events serve as essential platforms for Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors and enthusiasts to gather, network and exchange ideas. This year’s flagship event took place in Nashville, Tennessee Bitcoin-2025 It is announced that it will take place in Las Vegas in May 2025. International events include: Bitcoin Amsterdam (Netherlands, October 2024), The Bitcoin thing (Hong Kong, May 2024), and Bitcoin MENA (Abu Dhabi, December 2024).
Media contact:
Kristyna Mazankova, kristyna@btcmedia.org
Telegram: @MaKristyn