Coachella Valley Scorpions’ Exhibition Match: The Coachella Valley Scorpions pro pickleball team will play an exhibition match against the Seattle Tsunami on Thursday, May 15, at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California. The event begins at 4 p.m. and gives fans a chance to see both teams before the National Pickleball League season starts.
A Unique Venue for Pro Pickleball
The match will take place at The Show, a 2,000-seat arena usually used for concerts and comedy shows. For one night, it will become a professional pickleball court to host the special exhibition event.
From 4 to 5 p.m., VIP ticket holders can enjoy a meet-and-greet with the Scorpions, including former world No. 1 Marcin Rozpedski. The exhibition match against the Seattle Tsunami will start at 5 p.m. and run until 6:30 p.m.
Tickets and Schedule Details
General admission tickets are still available for $10. VIP tickets, which included early access and autograph opportunities, are already sold out. This match is the first time local fans will see the Coachella Valley Scorpions in action.
The Scorpions are one of 12 teams in the National Pickleball League, which is for players aged 50 and older. Both the Scorpions and the Tsunami will head to Carson, California, for the league’s opening weekend from Friday through Sunday.
A Second Chance for Athletes Over 50
Kim Jagd, a Scorpions player and part owner, shared what this team means to her.
“There’s just so much interest and so much love for pickleball in our demographic here and for us it’s that second chance to truly be an athlete again and take care of your body and recover and all the things that are necessary to play at a high level being 50 or 60 years old. It’s really life-giving. I’m enthusiastic about where we are as a team and where we’re going as a league.” – (Jagd)
Bringing Pickleball to a Wider Audience
The exhibition match helps raise interest in professional pickleball among older players and fans. The event also shows how the sport is growing in the Coachella Valley. With the league’s season about to begin, this match gives fans an exciting preview of what’s to come.
News in Brief: Coachella Valley Scorpions’ Exhibition Match
The Coachella Valley Scorpions will play the Seattle Tsunami in a pro pickleball exhibition match at The Show in Rancho Mirage on May 15. Doors open at 4 p.m., with the match starting at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are sold out, but $10 general admission tickets are still available online.
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