Mookie Betts, star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is hosting a celebrity pickleball event titled “Mookie’s Smash for Good Celebrity Pickleball Challenge” on August 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. The event aims to raise funds for the 50/50 Foundation, which supports underrepresented youth by creating sports programs and promoting education on health, fitness, and finance. Betts, along with his wife Brianna and other celebrities including MLB All-Star J.D. Martinez and social media sports creator Jenna Bandy, will participate to help raise awareness and support for this cause.
Although Betts had stepped away from pickleball earlier in 2025 to focus on his baseball career and avoid physical strain, he is returning to the court for this charitable event. The challenge not only highlights Betts’ passion for pickleball but also serves as a platform to inspire other pro athletes to use their influence for positive change. As pickleball’s popularity grows, events like this help introduce the sport to new audiences while supporting youth development and community health initiatives.
