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Pros Will Battle For Las Vegas Pickleball Cup At Fontainebleau

Author Larry Martino
Anna Leigh Waters of the Utah Black Diamonds returns a shot with her teammate Irina Tereschenko during a MLP Atlanta Premier Level women's doubles match against Jade Kawamoto and Jackie Kawamoto of the D.C. Pickleball Team at Life Time Peachtree Corners on September 22, 2023 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas will welcome professional pickleball players to their Royal Ballroom to battle for the championship in the inaugural Las Vegas Pickleball Cup.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas To Host Las Vegas Pickleball Cup

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. And now some of the best players in the world are coming to Las Vegas to show us their stuff.

The Las Vegas Pickleball Cup will be a six-day tournament at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. You can catch the action in the air-conditioned comfort of the luxury resort’s 105,000 square foot Royal Ballroom.

Incidentally, that is the largest carpeted hotel ballroom in America that has no pillars to get in your way while you’re watching all the action.

You’ll be able to watch some of the best pickleball athletes in the world, including number one ranked Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters (pictured above). Other well-known players scheduled to compete include Olympic Gold Medalist Jack Sock and Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard.

Here’s What You Need To Know About Inaugural Las Vegas Pickleball Cup

This year’s Las Vegas Pickleball Cup event will take place later this summer from August 27 through September 1. It will be the first of a three-year commitment between the Carvana PPA Tour and Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

You can purchase tickets online for all six days of the pro matchups now by clicking here. In fact, tickets are pretty reasonable, with prices starting at just $25 for a grounds pass, and $40 for courtside seats.

Here’s something special you should know if you’ve tried your hand at playing pickleball and you think you’re pretty good. Fontainebleau Las Vegas and the Carvana PPA Tour will also be hosting an amateur event.

Organizers are expecting more than 1,000 amateur participants from around the U.S.A. to compete in the inaugural amateur Las Vegas Pickleball cup tournament at Fontainebleau. If you’d like to participate, it will cost you $95 plus a $40 event fee for each event entry. You can register online by clicking here.

Amateur players of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun, so why not give it a try? Now, feel free to scroll down for more content which may interest you.

Larry Martino has been the afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ since 2007. He is also Music Director and Assistant Program Director. He’s been a professional radio broadcaster since 1980, serving as on-air talent, Program Director, and Music Director during his career. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Larry specializes in writing articles about music, recording artists, movies, food/restaurants, and hockey.

8 Sports-Themed Gifts for the Fan In Your Life

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Are you looking for the perfect sports-themed gifts for the fan in your life? Well, I’ve got your back with this list of 6 items to make your holiday gift the best one under the tree. These are a bit out of the ordinary. Not your standard fair, if you will. I find that sports-themed gifts are truly one of the most difficult to decide on because there’s an endless number of possibilities. You name a product, and I can almost guarantee there’s a version of it for your loved one’s favorite team. Like literally anything. Try it. Because of that, for this list of 6 gifts for the fan in your life I chose some unique items so you can cross off the standard jerseys, signed balls or logo’d fleece onesies on your holiday list.

Every item on this list is available in a wide range of teams. BaseballAlthough I am a Boston-based fan I do recognize that other teams exist (trust me, not a lot of us want to) and was looking for gifts that would appeal to all sorts of fans. I could certainly add more than 6 sports-themed gifts to this but, let’s be honest, you’re not going to read that far. But I’m confident these will pique your interest enough that you’ll be clicking away in no time. When it comes to dogs (ok, pets) and sports I promise I’ll never steer you wrong. Get out there and get a head start on that gift list and let us know what you liked the best. Here are 8 sports-themed gifts that any fan in your life will love.

  • Boston Sports Trivia Game

    Get the gang together and find out who the real Boston Sports Fan is in your group. 500 questions covering Boston Football, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Players, Coaches, Trades, Draft picks, Numbers and records, Buildings, ballparks, and arenas.

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  • Boston Champs Hockey Puck Bottle Opener

    It may not be big in size but your reward for gifting this will be huge. How cool is this bottle opener?!  You can even use great coaster as well as a bottle opener. Hockey lovers of all ages would love this unique gift.

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  • Boston Celtics Indoor or Outdoor Collapsible Home Bar

    Take your your man cave or patio to the next level with this pop-up bar the features the officially licensed Boston Celtics logo digitally printed on a banner vinyl cover.  It comes complete with two shelves and we’ll have all your friends talking.

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  • Sports Themed Watch Bands

    I’m in love with these silicone smart watch bands.  The best part is they’re affordable enough to bundle them so the fan in your life can switch them out depending on the game they go to.

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  • MLB Stadium Map

    Got a baseball-loving dad? This is a really cool gift idea for the dad who has made it their mission to visit every MLB stadium in the country. The wooden map comes with painted baseball pins to add to the locations that they’ve already visited. It’s a very cool and unique gift for the sports fan in your life.

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  • Bruins Hockey Team Logo Light

    Light up any fan’s room with this fun find.  Measuring 14.6″L x 14.6″W, how freakin’ amazing is this Bruins neon sign?!  Hang it with pride in your rec room, dorm room, office or den.

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  • Best Dad by Par Golf Ball Marker

    If you’re looking for a fun gift for the dad in your life this might be it. This is perfect for the golfers. Granted there is a solid chance it might get left on the green, but hey it’s the thought that counts.

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  • Baseball Stadium Scratch-Off Print

    Another great gift idea for that MLB-loving person on your holiday shopping list. Like the wooden map, this is a cool way to keep track of the stadiums they’ve been to. Plus it’s great if you’re looking for a gift under $25.

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Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at [email protected]. 
Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC. Follow us: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

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