FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 20, 2026
Tickets on sale for second Kansas City Charity Pickleball event hosted by
Kansas City Super Bowl Champions Gehrig Dieter and Noah Gray
KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Charity Pickleball event, which was a big hit in 2025, will return on May 28. Tickets are now on sale for the popular event, which raises money for Variety KC and Mokan Border Collie Rescue.
The event will be hosted by Kansas City Super Bowl Champions and avid pickleball players Gehrig Dieter and Noah Gray. It will be held at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park, 5901 W 135th St., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In all, the tournament will feature 32 teams competing for the ultimate title of “Kansas City’s Premier Pickle Ball Duo!” The teams will consist of Kansas City professional athletes and celebrities, along with area fans, who can purchase tickets to play in the event starting at $200 per team.
Tickets to watch the event start at $40, with a VIP viewing ticket for $75 which includes a buffet and access to an exclusive rooftop to interact with the players and a great view of the action on the courts.
There are only 500 tickets available to attend the pickleball matches so get yours before the event sells out.
During the event, player and fans will be able to watch a live recording of "Kansas City Huddle,” which airs on Fox 4 Kansas City WDAF.
This is going to be an awesome, family-friendly event for all Kansas City football fans.
Tickets to play in the tournament and to watch can be purchased at kansascitycharitypickleball.com.
"Last year’s Kansas City Charity Pickleball tournament was an incredible event and a great example of our community showing up in a big way,” Dieter said. "The energy, competition, and support around the tournament were awesome to see, but what made it even more special was knowing it directly benefited two outstanding charities doing meaningful work. We’re proud of what the event accomplished and excited to build on that momentum again this year."
Thanks to KB Complete Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical for sponsoring the event. Businesses can reach out to Mark Kass of TEAM LAMMI at mkass@team-lammi.com if you are interested in sponsorships, group tickets or if you have any questions.
"We're proud and excited to partner again this year for this awesome and rewarding event,” said Tyler Hines general manager of KB Complete. "Watching NFL-level athleticism on the pickleball court was breathtaking, and knowing we were there to support two great causes is what brought us back again this year. The KB Complete entry went 0-4 last year and have been training hard looking to redeem themselves!"
The event producer is TEAM LAMMI, a Milwaukee sports marketing and entertainment agency, which puts on events throughout the country.
Media wanting to interview Gehrig Dieter should reach out to Mark Kass at TEAM LAMMI at mkass@team-lammi.com.