The 2026 Kansas City Charity Pickleball Tournament brought Kansas City sports personalities, fans, and community supporters together at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park on May 28, 2026.
The event featured special appearances by Super Bowl champions Noah Gray and Gehrig Dieter, along with competitive pickleball, VIP experiences, and opportunities for fans to connect with local sports personalities. Proceeds from the event benefited Variety KC and MoKan Border Collie Rescue.
Kansas City Huddle was also on-site for a special live episode, filmed during the tournament. The episode featured Chiefs tight end Noah Gray, who talked about the tournament and shared an update on how things were looking heading into the 2026 season.
Event Details
Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Chicken N Pickle — Overland Park
Event: 2026 Kansas City Charity Pickleball Tournament
Kansas City Huddle Guest: Noah Gray
Other Featured Personality: Gehrig Dieter
Beneficiaries: Variety KC and MoKan Border Collie Rescue
Kansas City Huddle Pickleball Special
As part of the 2026 Kansas City Charity Pickleball Tournament, Kansas City Huddle filmed a special episode featuring Noah Gray. In the conversation, Gray talked about the tournament and looked ahead to the upcoming season.
See photos from the 2026 Kansas City Charity Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park.
