USA Pickleball announced today Megan Fudge and Ryler Deheart, professional pickleball players, will join the 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
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
- Megan Fudge, professional pickleball player
- Ryler Deheart, professional pickleball player
- Eric Decker, Former NFL Wide Receiver
- Jake Plummer, Former NFL and ASU Quarterback
- Amy Van Dyken, 6x Olympic Gold Medalist
- 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.