4th Annual Players Trust Playmakers Classic Presented by Fanatics Returns to Phoenix on February 18

NEW YORK, September 17, 2025 – The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today it will host its fourth annual Playmakers Classic presented by Fanatics, Feb. 18, 2026. For the second consecutive year, the Playmakers Classic will take place at Warehouse215 in Phoenix, AZ.

Proceeds from the Playmakers Classic support the youth sport and educational programs and the many other player-informed initiatives that empower communities throughout the United States as well as internationally.
For the fourth consecutive year, global digital sports platform and long-standing MLBPA partner Fanatics will serve as the event’s presenting sponsor.

“For nearly 30 years, the Players Trust has been changing the lives of youth across the world by raising millions of dollars for charitable causes and implementing programs to support communities, families and other causes important to our Players,” said Amy Hever, Executive Director, Players Trust. “We are excited to return to Phoenix for our fourth annual Playmakers Classic – an opportunity to celebrate the Trust’s work and raise awareness and resources for our future efforts.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and engage with dozens of current and former stars of Major League Baseball. This year’s event will also feature a multitude of engaging and interactive experiences for guests of all ages, including sport simulations, auctions, and opportunities to customize memorabilia.

More than 100 current and former players attended last year’s event, including MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark, Corbin Carroll, Stephen Kwan, Miguel Rojas, Michael King, and Bobby Bonilla, among others. Highlighting the evening’s festivities in 2025 was Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Winfield, who received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award.

“Fanatics is proud to return as presenting sponsor of Playmakers Classic for the fourth year,” said Grace Farraj, Vice President, Fanatics Philanthropy and Executive Director, Fanatics Foundation™.  “Supporting youth through sports has always been close to our hearts, and we’re honored to stand with Players Trust in creating opportunities that help young people grow, thrive, and succeed on and off the field.”

Sponsorship opportunities for the Playmakers Classic are currently available. Event sponsors will receive significant brand visibility, VIP hospitality, and ongoing partnership with the continued charitable efforts of Major League Players, both on and off the playing field.

To learn more about the Playmakers Classic, including partnership opportunities and other donation, information, please visit the event page on the Players Trust website.

About the Players Trust
Established in 1996, the Major League Baseball Players Trust is the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The Players Trust is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that harnesses the expertise, influence, and passions of Players to create meaningful and sustainable change in the well-being of others. The organization amplifies the social impact of Players throughout the communities where they live, play, and call home, impacting thousands of nonprofits and individuals around the world. For additional information, please visit www.playerstrust.org.  
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