By Leocciano Callao

Published: 11:40 EDT, 31 May 2024 | Updated: 11:45 EDT, 31 May 2024

A popular social media influencer was recently banned from entering any NFL stadium after his online content caught the attention of league officials. The influencer, known as GFed, has built a significant following of 451.5k across various platforms, with his TikTok account boasting an impressive 409.4k followers.

GFed’s unique content style includes a series titled “How long can I stay?” where he intentionally loiters in various venues, including stadiums, arenas, and parks, after events have concluded, recording the time until he is eventually spotted and escorted out by security. He then ranks these venues based on the duration of his loitering.

However, his latest endeavor at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, as part of the fourth edition of his series in the NFL, led to unforeseen consequences. GFed received an official letter, hand-delivered by a league staffer, informing him of his ban from all NFL stadiums. The letter also mentioned that he would need to complete a four-hour fan conduct class, at a cost of $250, to regain access to NFL games.

Garrett Fedewa (GFed) received a ban from all NFL Stadiums due to his online content.

GFed shared his confusion regarding the ban, especially since he had been approached by multiple NFL teams interested in collaborating with him on content creation. He found it ironic that while he was officially banned, NFL teams were actively seeking to work with him.

In the video that ultimately led to his ban, GFed attended a bible study in the end zone of a Colts game, participating in prayers and testimonies. He then proceeded to explore the concourse before being approached by a security staffer who requested his ID.

GFed was handed a letter stating his ban after wandering around Lucas Oil Stadium.

After a Colts game, GFed joined a mature-themed bible study in the stadium before exploring.

GFed’s ‘How long can I stay?’ series has gained him a substantial online following.

To reverse his ban, GFed was required to take a fan conduct class, which he found to be quite straightforward. He shared his amusement at the simplicity of the true or false questions, one of which was: “Fans are allowed to use abusive language as long as it is warranted.” GFed ended his video by revealing that he had successfully completed the class, scoring 26 out of 28 on the final exam, and that the supposed “four-hour” class had only taken him 30 minutes to finish.

This unexpected turn of events showcases the influence and reach of social media content, highlighting how a single post can lead to unforeseen consequences, both positive and negative. It remains to be seen whether GFed will continue his unique brand of content creation or shift his focus to collaborating with NFL teams that have expressed interest in working with him.