Introduction
About Desert smash
Desert Smash is an annual charity celebrity tennis event that has been bringing together Hollywood stars and professional tennis players since its inception in 2004. Held at the luxurious La Quinta Resort & Club, this high-energy event raises significant funds for various charitable causes, combining competitive matches with entertainment and VIP experiences. Over the years, Desert Smash has grown into a premier philanthropic event, drawing attention from media, brands, and fans worldwide while raising millions for impactful organizations. Mark your calendars for the next Desert Smash on March 3rd-4th, 2025.
Get ready for Desert Smash 2025, where legends of tennis, Hollywood and music converge under the desert sky at La Quinta’s Stadium Court in support of the WTA Foundation. Hosted by P!NK, guests can enjoy an all-inclusive array of top chef-inspired culinary offerings powered by HexClad as part of the remarkable daytime experience at the 21st Annual Desert Smash.
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
2nd Annual Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge
Location: La Quinta Resort Tennis Stadium (converted into a Pickleball Stadium Court for the day)
Dress: Country Club Casual / Tennis Attire
- 1:00 PM: Gates open to ticketed guests; Desert Smash Sponsor Village active
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Live recording of the “Good Trouble” podcast hosted by Nick Kyrgios with a TBA celebrity guest
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2nd Annual Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge featuring celebrity and pro pickleball players in fun, entertaining matches
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
21st Annual Desert Smash Bringing Together Hollywood & Pro Tennis for Charity
Location: La Quinta Resort Tennis Stadium
Dress: Country Club Casual / Fun Tennis Attire
- 9:00 AM: Liveball registration and warm-ups
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Liveball play
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Private Liveball and Talent Luncheon
- 12:30 PM: Gates open to ticketholders; Desert Smash Sponsor Village, Hexclad Cuisine Court, and all spirit activations/bars active. Live DJ begins
- 1:00 PM: Desert Smash Red Carpet
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 21st Annual Desert Smash Celebrity-Pro Tennis Exhibition
Program:- WTA Women’s Singles Match
- Celebrity + Pro Doubles Match
- Celebrity + Pro Doubles Match
- ATP Men’s Singles Match
MAPS & PARKING INFORMATION
LA QUINTA RESORT MAP
The event is held at La Quinta Resort & Club
78200 Avenida La Fonda
La Quinta, CA 92253
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking at Desert Smash is exclusively for La Quinta Resort guests. Parking is very strict, and there will be road closures and check points ensuring those entering are registered guests. We suggest taking a ride share program like Uber or Lyft if possible. For those who prefer to drive, Desert Smash will offer our guests access to a complimentary private off-site parking area just five minutes away. The open gravel lot will be located at the intersection of Main Street and Avenida La Fonda. Members of the Desert Smash team will be on-site at the lot to greet guests and help coordinate parking.
RIVIAN DEMO DRIVE
Rivian is the Official Vehicle Partner of Desert Smash 2025, Experience Rivian’s all-electric, adventure-ready vehicles for yourself – and be among the first to see their first-ever Limited Edition California Dune in person. Stop by the La Quinta Resort & Club from February 28 – March 4 to meet California Dune and take R1S or R1T out for a demo drive. Spots will fill up quickly — so book your drive today.
Daniela Hantuchová
Novak Djokovic
Victoria Azarenka
Timothy Olyphant
Kevin Hart & Will Ferrell
Justin Bieber
Will Ferrell
Genie Bouchard
Kevin Hart & Justin Bieber
Will Ferrell & Kevin Hart
John Isner
Victoria Azarenka
Alexander Zverev & Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu, Victroria Azarenka, Jose Higueras, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev
Genie Bouchard, Justin Bieber, Billy Bush, Kit Hoover
Alexander Zverev
Ryan Macaulay & Charlize Theron
Donna Vekic
Donna Vekic
Ons Jabeur
Red Foo
Gavin Rossdale
Hubert Hurkacz
Elena Rybakina
DJ Mustard
Casper Ruud
Frances Tiafoe
Novak Djokovic
Victoria Azarenka
Fernando Verdasco
Victoria Azarenka & Aga Radwanska
Julian Rojer (Doubles)
P!NK
Marta Kostyuk
Sean Penn
Richard Gasquet
Jack Sock
P!NK
Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke, Vika, P!NK, Grigor Dimitrov
Casper Ruud
JB Smooth & Brett Haber
Frances Tiafoe
Boris Kodjoe, Auction Winner, Mike Bryan, Bob Bryan, Auction Winner, Jon Hamm, Ryan Macaulay
Jon Hamm
Red Foo
Randy Jackson
Marcia Gay Harden & Boris Kodjoe
Malek Jaziri
Boris Kodjoe
Mike Bryan
Boris Kodjoe/Mike Bryan
Lisa Leslie
Luis Guzmán & (TBD Actress)
Lance Bass
Victoria Azarenka, Lisa Leslie, and Friends
Novak Djokovic
Serena Williams, Bob Sinclar, Victoria Azarenka
Wanda Sykes
Charlize Theron
Amaury Nolasco
Natasha Bedingfield, Colton Haynes
Chung Hyeon
Serena Williams & Brett Haber
Serena Williams, Auction Winner, Boris Kodjoe, Colton Haynes, Victoria Azarenka
Boris Kodjoe, Luis Guzmán
Wanda Sykes
Serena Williams
Victoria Azarenka
Luis Guzmán
Victoria Azarenka
Rebel Wilson
Jon Lovitz
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Founder
Ryan Macaulay
With a passion for sports, entertainment and philanthropy, Ryan founded Desert Smash twenty years ago and has grown it to the incredible event it is today. Now SVP and Co-Head of Sports and Entertainment at Brand Innovators and Chief Executive Officer at Epic Sports, partnering with the like-minded friends at Brand Innovators has helped him amplify the event more and more each year.
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Brand Innovators
The Annual Desert Smash is a charity celebrity tennis event where Hollywood and professional tennis collides. For 20 Years, Desert Smash has been the preeminent celebrity charity tennis event, bringing the biggest names in Hollywood, Music & Pro Tennis together to battle on-court for a good cause.
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