Desert Smash brings together Hollywood and pro tennis to benefit USTA Foundation

Desert Smash, the legendary star-studded charity tennis experience, returns March 2–3, 2026 for its 22nd annual celebration at the world-renowned La Quinta Resort & Club.

After a record-shattering $1.5 million raised in 2025, Desert Smash will once again bring together Hollywood stars, tennis champions, and fans for two action-packed days of high-energy play and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the USTA Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through the powerful combination of tennis, education and mentorship.

For over two decades now, Desert Smash, known for bringing together Hollywood and pro tennis for charity, has welcomed global icons and superstars including Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Aryna Sabalenka, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Charlize Theron, and P!nk—each lending their star power to bring attention to the cause. 

The 2026 event is shaping up to be another star-studded affair, with confirmed participating current and past Top 10 tennis pros from the ATP and WTA tour, including four-time major champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka; former World No. 1 and two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin. Other WTA Tour stars include World No. 3 and two-time major champion Elena Rybakina, who recently won the Australian Open, World No. 10 Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko and rising American teenager Iva Jovic.

“Desert Smash has grown into a globally recognized entertainment experience where sport, culture, and purpose meet,” said Ryan Macaulay, Desert Smash founder. “This March, we’re channelling that energy to benefit the USTA Foundation—and have a great time while doing good.” 

The USTA Foundation supports more than 270 community-based organizations nationwide that use tennis as the vehicle to get young people ready for life’s challenges and opportunities on and off the court by creating supportive spaces for them to learn, play and grow. Last year, more than 230,000 young people nationwide were served by these game-changing organizations. 

“Desert Smash brings unmatched visibility, giving us a powerful platform to share our story and create lasting impact,” said USTA Foundation CEO Ginny Ehrlich. “This partnership is about providing young people from under-resourced communities the tools they need to write their best life stories–on and off the court.”