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The 20th Annual Desert Smash, a celebrated celebrity tennis charity event, is being hosted by the renowned actress Charlize Theron. The event is a star-studded affair, merging the worlds of sports and entertainment in the name of philanthropy. Being held in the breathtaking landscape of the desert, it has gained immense popularity over the years, attracting famous personalities from diverse domains.

This is truly one of the most hyped and amazing events to be happening in the world of tennis this year and we are sure fans are beyond excited. If you are too, here is everything you need to know about the various tickets available for the event.

Ticket to the Desert Smash

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As of now, three kinds of tickets have been introduced on the official website of the event. The prices of these tickets are 350$, 500$, and the most expensive of all, 3000$. Let’s start with what you can get with a 350$ ticket.

350$ Ticket

The 350$ ticket includes courtside seats and this is the 2 best option that the event is offering as per their website. This area of seats will contain 3 sideline rows along with raised chairbacks that are closest to the court but not actually on the court. The back of the seats will have a beautiful sunset setting and will also allow admission in the La Quinta Resort, Desert Smash Tournament village, Desert Smash Bar activations and Desert Smash tennis stadium.

 

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500$ Ticket

The 500$ ticket is one of the best seats for the event which is also known as VIP on Court seat. This seat will bring you closest to the players and keep you close to the action as well. This is an east-facing seat that will bring you so close to the court that a lot of tennis balls can land your way given the trajectory. This seat purchase also gives you access to everything the 350$ ticket does along with a welcome gift that is delivered right to your seat and a seat right on the court.

3000$ Ticket

The 3000$ ticket is by far the most expensive ticket to get. This includes the VIP on Court ticket and that LIVEBALL On Court Playing Experience as well. With this ticket, the person can get on the court and utilize their skills with some of the tennis pros and meet tennis celebrities coming out of Hollywood. A part of the amount will also go to the donation being sponsored by the event.

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Do you think you will be attending this event? if yes, which ticket would you go for?

More about the event and the location

As we already know the event is being organized by Charlize Theron. However, what you may not know is that this event is sponsoring one of her charities that is the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project which is a nonprofit organization that helps young people regarding their health and safety and invests in their equitable future.

 

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The venue of the entire event is the La Quinta Resort and Club which is surrounded by a desert oasis, a lot of high-end amenities, and mountains. It is located 3 miles away from Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This location has forever been a premier one for tennis enthusiasts to enjoy the number of activities it has to offer including luxury accommodations, relaxation treatments, spa facilities, and a gold playing area as well. In fact, it was also given a gold medal by the Tennis Magazine for its impeccable infrastructure and the number of amenities it has to offer.

The event is also going to consist of an Inaugural Celebrity Pickleball Challenge. Tennis and pickleball fans can enjoy this event which will be conducted in the afternoon of Monday, March 4, in a custom pickleball court. This is being sponsored by Smirnoff Smash to support a great cause.

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Other sponsors of the event

Since this event has been going on for 20 years now, it has gained a lot of sponsors over time. Some of the sponsors for this event include Asics, Diamond Glow, Saint James, Essentially Sports, Yonex, Alle, Black Girl Sunscreen, Miam Pickleball Club, Swan, MVA, Philip B, and many more.

This has been one of the most prestigious events globally to be held in tennis and is attended by a number of celebrities from around the world. The best part about this event is that it supports a great cause which only makes it better and more appealing for tennis fans and celebrities. Some of the players who have previously been a part of this event include Frances Tiafoe, Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu, Alexander Zverev, Donna Vekic, Victoria Azarenka, and many more.

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Well, we personally cannot wait for the event to start. How excited are you from 1 to 5 for this event to begin?