“Pickled” Celebrity Tournament! The most awaited pickleball event of the year. The TV’s hottest pickleball tournament. The host is Stephen Colbert and features eight celebrity teams. Every summer, the world’s top celebrities come together to battle it out for The Colbert Cup. The previous year, the tournament was at Stephen Colbert’s beach house in Malibu. “Pickleball is life” Emma Watson.
Wait, what is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The rules are simple and easy to learn! Making it perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.
Pickleball in the U.S. increased in popularity from 200,000 in 2017 to over 3 million players in 2020. Featured on TV shows like “The Big Bang Theory” and “MasterChef Junior”.
The hottest “Colbert Cup”
Hosted by Stephen Colbert, a well-known comedian and pickleball enthusiast. The tournament is a non-profit event that raises money. Last year was to benefit Comic Relief.
Inspired competitiveness by elite athletes playing pickleball such as Sugar Leonard. Each team of celebrity pickleball players battles it out for the title of “Top 1%”. The epic tournament for a new generation of pickleball players.
Who are the Pickleball Celebrities?
The tournament features some of the biggest names in pickleball. These include:
- Emma Watson, Kelly Rowland, Murray Bartlett, Max Greenfield, Jaime Camil, Aisha Tyler, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Daniel Dae Kim, Cari Champion, John Michael Higgins, Bill Raftery, Kenny Loggins, Paul Scheer, Jimmie Allen, Tig Notaro, Luis Guzmán.
The tournament also features a few surprise celebrity players. He only reveals their names just before the tournament begins!
How to watch “Pickled”?
“Pickled” Celebrity Tournament was at Stephen Colbert’s beach house in Malibu. The tournament broadcasts live on the CBS channel.
- Feature double-elimination format.
- The top two teams face off.
- In a best-of-five match to determine the winner.
All players model white tanks and skirts, which are the official uniform “Pickled”. The tournament also features a variety of pickleball equipment, clothing, and gifts.
Interest in Pickleball? See how it is
The tournament features a variety of pickleball lessons between teams!
Any benefits of Pickleball?
Pickleball is a great way to get exercise and have fun with friends. It is also a great way to meet new people and learn new skills. The sport is easy to learn and can be played by people of all ages and abilities.
Pickleball is also a great way to stay active and connected with the community. Many YMCA locations offer pickleball lessons and clubs. There are also plenty of tournaments and pickleball leagues around the country.
What are you waiting to play Pickleball?
“Pickled” Celebrity Tournament is the most exclusive pickleball event of the year. It is a unique opportunity to see some of the top pickleball celebrities in action. The house is located on the Pacific Coast Highway and offers spectacular views of the ocean. It is the perfect setting for the tournament. Find the players at the most exclusive Club of Pickleball!
