Anna Leigh Waters Pickleball Wrigley Field: World No. 1 women’s pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. Waters, who has become one of the biggest faces of pickleball this year, also joined in fan traditions during the game.
A Summer of Big Moments
Anna Leigh Waters has had a busy summer. She appeared on billboards in New York City, including Times Square. She also gave a live interview on SportsCenter during the Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament. In July, she attended the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
The number one women's pickleball player in the world, @AnnaLeighWaters, throws out the first pitch! pic.twitter.com/UOxUG7Yjj3
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 20, 2025
Pickleball Pros at Wrigley Field
Waters was not alone at Wrigley Field. Several pickleball professionals joined her before the Chicago Cubs faced the Milwaukee Brewers. Jack Munro, Connor Garnett, Leigh Waters, and all four members of the Chicago Slice Major League Pickleball team — James Ignatowich, Vivian Glozman, Max Freeman, and Callie Smith — took part in an exhibition match outside the stadium.
Reports also say that Anna Leigh Waters sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch, though no video has surfaced yet.
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Looking Ahead to the MLP Finals
This weekend, Anna Leigh Waters will lead her team, the New Jersey 5s, at the Major League Pickleball Finals in Central Park, New York City. The team will face the Los Angeles Mad Drops in the semifinals.
Fans will be able to watch multiple matches on CBS Sports Network. One match will also be shown on CBS national television on Saturday afternoon. In addition, coverage will be available on MSG Network, Tennis Channel, Pickleballtv, and the Pickleballtv App.
Why It Matters
Anna Leigh Waters’ first pitch at Wrigley Field shows how fast pickleball is growing in popularity. By featuring top players at major sports events, the game is reaching new audiences. With the Major League Pickleball Finals ahead, Waters’ spotlight continues to shine as she represents both her sport and her team.
News in Brief: Anna Leigh Waters Pickleball Wrigley Field
Anna Leigh Waters, the world’s No. 1 women’s pickleball player, threw the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday. She also joined other pickleball professionals for an exhibition outside Wrigley Field. Waters now heads to New York City, where her team, the New Jersey 5s, will compete in the MLP Finals.
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