Eric Decker, Amy Van Dyken, Anthony Anderson and Mayci Neeley Compete in USA Pickleball Celebrity Match on Nov. 16

Tickets available for Dinks for a Difference Celebrity Match benefitting USA Pickleball Serves

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- USA Pickleball announced today the full celebrity line up for Dinks for a Difference Celebrity Match presented by Lerner & Rowe on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Athlete Grounds in Mesa, Ariz. USA Pickleball, the governing body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., will feature the inaugural charity event as part of the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, the premier tournament featuring over 2,600 athletes on Nov. 9-17.

Previously announced host Joey Fatone will co-host the event with Mayci Neeley, reality TV star and TikTok influencer, along with the following all-star lineup.

Hosts
• Joey Fatone, Pop Star
• Mayci Neeley, Reality TV Star and TikTok Influencer

Players
• Eric Decker, Former NFL Wide Receiver
• Jake Plummer, Former NFL and ASU Quarterback
• Amy Van Dyken, 6x Olympic Gold Medalist
• Anthony Anderson, Actor and Comedian
• Frankie Muniz, Actor and NASCAR Driver
• Gerry Turner, Reality TV Star
• Shane Doan, NHL Executive and Former Arizona Coyotes Winger

Hype Squad
• Kyle Unfug, iHeart Radio Personality
• Priscilla Ornelas, iHeart Radio Personality

The full list of celebrities is available at usapickleballnationals.com/celebrity.

The event will benefit USA Pickleball Serves, the organization’s charitable arm, which aims to make a positive national impact through the sport of pickleball. Proceeds will support community initiatives such as court enhancements, youth education programs and the promotion of inclusive play.

Dinks for a Difference, one of the marquee events of the National Championships, is expected to draw an audience of 1,500 spectators on Center Court and will be livestreamed on QVC+ and HSN+ through QVC, USA Pickleball’s Exclusive Broadcast Partner.

In addition to watching their favorite celebrities compete, spectators will have the opportunity to witness a skills challenge, followed by a fun and recreational pickleball match featuring celebrity pairs.

Tickets for Dinks for a Difference range from $40 to $200 and are available for purchase on usapickleballnationals.com/tickets. A limited amount of VIP tickets that include a meet and greet with the celebrity participants are available.

For more information including the USA Pickleball Nationals schedule and spectator tickets, please visit the Nationals website at usapickleballnationals.com.

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About USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States. Its mission is to promote the development and growth of the sport while sanctioning events and providing annual members with premier tournaments, educational opportunities, player rankings, official rules and other exclusive benefits. USA Pickleball is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that is governed and operated by a Board of Directors and a national office staff, who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued expansion of the sport.

Meredith Painter
USA Pickleball
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