A group of the Carvana PPA Tour’s top athletes will appear alongside Nowitzki, Romo, Kidd, Tyler Seguin, and John Isner on Championship Court in a pickleball pro-celebrity shootout on the evening of Tuesday, November 7, at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas. Tickets on Sale Now at tixr.com/ppa
“Celebrity Pickleball Showdown”
In conjunction with the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour, notable sports figures, including Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Romo, Jason Kidd, Tyler Seguin, and John Isner are scheduled to participate in the “Celebrity Pickleball Showdown.”
This exhibition will take place on Championship Court at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, an inner-ring suburb of Dallas, on Tuesday, November 7 at 7 p.m. Alongside them, top professionals from the pickleball community will spice up the occasion by joining proceedings.
“Biggest-Ever Celebration”
Dave Fleming, a local Dallas senior pro and the official broadcast voice of the PPA Tour, was understandably enthusiastic about the whole thing: “We can’t wait to welcome the pickleball world to Dallas for the biggest-ever celebration of our wonderful sport to date.”
“Dirk, Tony, Jason, Tyler, and John were eager to be a part of the record-setting USA Pickleball National Championships at Brookhaven and experience the festivities for themselves, so they’re thrilled to hit the court and join the fun.
“Championship Court will be buzzing to see these outstanding athletes go head-to-head in North Texas. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy this special event and the unique experience that Nationals will offer.”
NBA Hall Of Famers
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023, Dirk Nowitzki‘s illustrious 21-season career with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks (a record) included a championship win in 2011 against the Miami Heat.
Tony Romo, a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, enjoyed a 14-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys before transitioning to his current role as the lead color analyst for CBS Sports.
Jason Kidd, a 10-time NBA All-Star, currently serves as the head coach of the Mavericks and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. He played on the same championship-winning team as Nowitzki in 2011.
Tyler Seguin, a 14-year NHL veteran and forward with the Dallas Stars, played a pivotal role in the Boston Bruins’ 2011 Stanley Cup victory. John Isner, a 16-time singles champion on the ATP Tour, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world and reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2018.
Tickets for the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown are available here.
“Pickleball Boulevard”
The four-day event will also include “Pickleball Boulevard.” This zone will feature a Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Pickleball match, numerous musical acts, beer gardens, culinary experiences, interactive games, and more.
The Nationals event will see over 3,500 amateur and professional players competing on 65-plus courts for the most substantial prize purse in event history.
Anticipating more than 20,000 attendees, Brookhaven Country Club has undergone $5.3 million in transformative renovations and upgrades. It is now more than ready to host the pickleball action and accompanying festivities.
Individual tickets, week-long passes, as well as tickets for pickleball clinics and select on-site events at Brookhaven, are available for purchase here.
The event commences on November 5 with clinics and various activities, with tournament competition officially starting on November 6.
This tournament is set to redefine the pickleball experience. Click here for the complete schedule.
About USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball serves as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States.
Its mission encompasses promoting the development and expansion of the sport while also overseeing sanctioned events and providing annual members with premier tournaments, educational opportunities, player rankings, official rules, and other exclusive benefits.
USA Pickleball operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, guided and managed by a Board of Directors and a national office staff, all working towards the sport’s continued growth.
About Carvana PPA Tour
Established in 2019, the Carvana PPA Tour is where pickleball’s top athletes compete to determine the best male and female players globally.
Organizing and executing tournaments at world-class facilities across the nation, the Carvana PPA Tour establishes player rankings and awards over $5.5 million in annual prize money during the 2023 season, emphasizing equal play and pay.
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Inviting amateur players to join in and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers divisions catering to every age group and skill level.
Distinguished by a uniquely festive and enjoyable atmosphere, Carvana PPA Tour events deliver unmatched experiences for on-site fans, including pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, culinary offerings, live entertainment, giveaways, games, shopping, and VIP enhancements.
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