Rapper Quavo, NBA Legend Dwight Howard Will Lead Celeb Football Game In Berkeley

BERKELEY, CA — Rapper Quavo and NBA Hall-of-Fame Center Dwight Howard are expected to serve as captains for the upcoming celebrity football game at UC Berkeley.

The game will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m., at UC Berkeley's California Memorial Stadium.

We are thrilled to be hosting the Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Game at California Memorial Stadium”, UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons said in a statement on Visit Berkeley, a local marketing organization. "We can’t wait to showcase one of California’s premier sport- and-event facilities for a national television audience”.

The event, created by Celebrity Sweat, is put on in support of first responders and military service members.

Lyons says there's no better place to host the event than UC Berkeley's California Memorial Stadium, given its legacy. The stadium is dedicated to Californians who have lost their lives while serving in the military.

“It’ll be a great day, with Cal students, alumni, and the public gathering together for a wonderful event benefitting First Responders, Military Service Members and Veterans from across Northern California," Lyons said.

This will be the first time the event is hosted in Berkeley. Previous events have taken place in Georgia, Florida, Nevada and Louisiana.

"This event is extremely philanthropic as we strive to give back to communities within the host city," according to Celebrity Sweat. "Our main objective is to provide experiential opportunities to Military Vets & Gold Star families for all that they do to serve and protect."

Tickets for the star-studded event are available online. The event will also be livestreamed on the Celebrity Sweat YouTube Channel.