Tom Brady Booed by Crowd at Indy 500: Watch the Awkward Moment

Published: May 25, 2025

The retired NFL star had appeared onstage during a pre-race ceremony on Sunday, May 25, when the incident occurred.

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, received a chilly reception at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. The former New England Patriots quarterback appeared onstage to greet attendees during a pre-race ceremony, and he was promptly met by a chorus of boos - likely from Indianapolis Colts fans.

Brady, 47, appeared to take the moment in stride, smiling and waving to the crowd. The Patriots and the Colts have a longstanding rivalry, with Brady often at the center of the action. Brady ended Indianapolis' season in the playoffs on four separate occasions, per The Bleacher Report. The Patriots were also playing against the Colts during the 2014 AFC title game when the infamous "Deflategate" occurred.

Brady, who officially retired from the NFL in 2023, currently has a 10-year contract with Fox to work as a sports commentator for the network. Speaking with PEOPLE later that month, Brady said he's enjoying the gig. "Now, I'm back to work and I'm enjoying that, so I have no complaints," he said. "Just like everybody else, I try to wake up and try to do my best for the people that matter the most to me. And when you commit to the people like I have in my broadcasting at Fox, I want to do a great job for them and my teammates there. So my life's pretty full. I'm very happy."

The NFL has since imposed restrictions for Brady as he navigates both roles, including barring him from entering another team's facilities and attending meetings or practices, though questions have continued to linger surrounding Brady's unique position, according to ESPN.

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