The 20th Annual Desert Smash Celebrity Tennis event, hosted by Charlize Theron, will take place Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the La Quinta Resort & Club. The inaugural Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge (hosted by Colton Underwood and David Dobrik) is the day before, Monday March 4. Check out the details below:
- WHAT: Desert Smash, the world famous event that brings together Hollywood and Pro Tennis for charity, has announced award-winning actress, producer and philanthropist, Charlize Theron, as the host for its 20th annual event, taking place at the La Quinta Resort and Club on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. In a natural complement to Charlize hosting, this year’s Desert Smash will benefit her eponymous charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) – a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to investing in the health and safety of young people living in Southern Africa to create a more equitable future for all. For 19 Years, Desert Smash has been the most preeminent and globally recognized celebrity charity tennis event in the world, bringing the biggest names in Hollywood, Music & Pro Tennis together to battle on-court for a good cause.
HOST: Charlize Theron
Celebrities and professional tennis players confirmed to participate at this year’s event include:
Colton Underwood, Gavin Rossdale, Natasha Bedingfield, US Open Finalist and current ATP Tour world #4, Casper Ruud, 2022 Wimbledon finalist, Nick Kyrgios, Croatian professional tennis player, Donna Vekic, former world No. 1 singles player, Victoria Azarenka, WTA singles and doubles player, Alycia Parks, three-time Grand Slam Champion, Stan Wawrinka
WHERE: La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-199 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253
TIME: 2-5pm
TICKETS: On sale HERE- Pricing ranges from standard courtside seating at $350/pp to on-court playing experiences + VIP on-court seating for $3,000++
Monday, March 4 – Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge, Presented by Smirnoff Smash
WHAT: The first ever Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge will take place at the “La Casa” event space at the La Quinta Resort and Club on Monday March 4th, 2024, from 3-5pm. For its’ inaugural event, presented by founding and presenting partner Smirnoff Smash, Desert Smash has partnered with some of the best in the sport, THE KITCHEN, and the MIAMI PICKLEBALL CLUB, who will be programming a fun afternoon of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. This year’s event will benefit Charlize Theron’s eponymous foundation, the Charlize Theron African Outreach Project. Tickets include admission as well as product samplings, giveaways, and knowing that you’re supporting a great cause!
HOSTS: Colton Underwood and David Dobrik
Pickleball Pros and celebrities already confirmed to participate in the debut event include:
Colton Underwood, David Dobrik, Wes Burrows (professional pickleball player and coach), Sam Querrey (professional pickleball player and former tennis legend), JJ Wolf (professional tennis player), Roscoe Bellamy (professional pickleball player) with more to be announced soon.
WHERE: La Quinta Resort & Club, La Casa Event Space, 49-199 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
TIME: 3-5pm
TICKETS: on sale HERE
- General admission is $35
- With the purchase of a Desert Smash ticket, you’ll receive 2 tree Pickleball tickets
