WHAT
The Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown returns to the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, headlined by Dallas Mavericks legends and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd. Other celebrities participating include Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens, NFL MVP running back Adrian Peterson, former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate, former NBA player Kris Humphries, tennis champion John Isner and social media creator Jenna Bandy.
The marquee event will take place on Championship Court at Brookhaven Country Club, on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 7. View the full week-long event schedule here.
Prior to the Celebrity Showdown, the PPA Tour will host media availability and Happy Hour starting at 6 p.m. Signature Deep Eddy cocktails and Eataly light bites will be available.
Media credentials will be required for onsite access. Submit your inquiry to n.boschult@ppatour.com.
WHO
Dirk Nowitzki, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Member, Dallas Mavericks Legend
Jason Kidd, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Member, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach
John Isner, Former No. 1 Ranked American Professional Tennis Player
Terrell Owens, Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver
Adrian Peterson, Former NFL Running Back, Seven-Time Pro Bowler
Kris Humphries, Former NBA Forward
Golden Tate, Former NFL Wide Receiver, Super Bowl Champion
Jenna Bandy, Social Media Creator
Select PPA Tour Professionals
WHERE
Brookhaven Country Club
3334 Golfing Green Dr, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Media parking instructions to follow with RSVPs
WHEN
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Media Availability/Happy Hour: 6 p.m.
Celebrity Pickleball Showdown: 7 p.m.
*Exact media availabilities and timings within the hour to be determined
Media are invited to do interviews, live shots, and stand-ups throughout the World Championships.
WHY
The 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships returns to North Texas November 3-10 at Brookhaven Country Club. As the fastest growing sport in America with more than 36.5 million players, pickleball will take center stage in Dallas-Fort Worth as the world’s top professional pickleball players compete for the world title, coinciding with an on-site amateur tournament open to the public.
Last year, Brookhaven Country Club welcomed more than 50,000 fans and 3,500 competitors from 49 states, bringing an estimated $14 million in economic impact to the region.
CONTACT
Kate Okiomah | Tony Fay PR | 602.550.2969 | kate@tonyfaypr.com
Jonathan Deutsch | Tony Fay PR | 469.534.8525 | jonathan@tonyfaypr.com
