FAQ: Atlanta Nonprofit's World Record Kickball Game to Combat Human Trafficking

What organization is attempting to break the world record for the longest kickball game?

Men Opposing Sex Trafficking (MOST), an Atlanta-based nonprofit founded in 2022 that fights human trafficking and supports survivors.

Why is MOST attempting this world record?

To raise awareness about sex trafficking and provide tools for everyday people to help combat it, building on their previous successful record-breaking events that have generated significant interest and fundraising.

When and where will the record attempt take place?

The game begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 29 and concludes at noon on Sunday, August 31 at Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, Georgia.

How many players are participating and what are the requirements?

40 total players (27 men and 13 women) must stay on the field for the entire attempt, eating and sleeping there, with only 5-minute bathroom breaks every two hours.

What is the current world record they’re trying to break?

The current record is 51 hours, set in 2011 by students at Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio, which lasted 474 innings with a final score of 431-306.

How can people watch or attend the event?

Admission is free and open to the public throughout the three-day event, and a live stream will be available on WeAreMost.org with non-stop coverage.

What has MOST accomplished with previous record attempts?

MOST broke Guinness World Records for the longest marathon softball game (121 hours) last September and longest continuous basketball game (121 hours) in March, raising over $800,000 for their anti-trafficking mission.

What specific work does MOST do beyond awareness campaigns?

MOST employs two analysts to locate sex trafficking activity and has an interdiction team of 11 men with military/law enforcement backgrounds who assist local authorities with sting operations nationwide.

What makes this kickball attempt different from their previous records?

This attempt is less than half the length (51 hours vs 121 hours) but presents weather challenges, particularly heat, and includes women participants for the first time alongside veteran male players.