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.
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Join us in 2025!
Get ready for Desert Smash 2025, where legends of tennis, Hollywood and music converge under the desert sky! In support of charity, stars like Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova have showcased their skills on our courts, while artists like Justin Bieber and Nelly have electrified the night at Smash Bash. Stay ahead of all the latest news and be the first to hear about our lineup of guests for 2025 by signing up below.
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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