Players Trust to Host Third Annual Playmakers Classic Presented by Fanatics in Phoenix on Feb. 18
Players Trust to Host Third Annual Playmakers Classic Presented by Fanatics in Phoenix on February 18
MLB players and legends set to attend include Corbin Carroll, Marcus Semien, Mike King, Dane Dunning, Brent Suter, Zach Neto, Kyle Higashioka, Will Benson, Bryce Jarvis, LaMonte Wade, Jr., Josh Jung, Logan O’Hoppe, Bobby Bonilla, Tony Clark and dozens more!
Red carpet event to feature musical guest, table games, a golf simulator competition, food, wine and spirit tastings, a silent auction, and more
Tickets on sale now via the Players Trust website
NEW YORK, December 11, 2024 – The third annual Players Trust Playmakers Classic presented by Fanatics is set to return to Arizona on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Warehouse215 in Phoenix.
Hosted by the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association established in 1996, the event will bring together current and former MLB players and celebrities, for an evening of entertainment and friendly game competitions including a headline musical guest, casino games, a golf simulator, food, wine and spirit tastings, a custom trading card booth, a silent auction, and much more. Tickets are now on sale via the Players Trust website.
Notable current and former Players set to attend this year’s event include Bobby Bonilla, MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark, Corbin Carroll, Marcus Semien, Mike King, Dane Dunning, Brent Suter, among others.
Proceeds from the festivities will go towards baseball-inspired youth development programs across the country and abroad in addition to other charitable initiatives created in partnership with Major League Players. Through the Players Trust, players have supported a wide range of programs, granting tens of millions of dollars in monetary and in-kind support to make a positive impact on the lives of both fans and youth organizations.
Additionally, the event will recognize the $1M in new commitments to the youth development organizations selected by the Players Trust including Learn Fresh, Project Béisbol, Metro Sports Fieldhouse, Athletics & Beyond, Baseball Island Foundation, and local support Project Baseball Arizona.
Fanatics, a global digital sports platform and long-standing MLBPA partner, will once again serve as the event’s presenting sponsor. In addition to the title sponsorship, Fanatics will integrate a handful of activations into the event including a live on-stage presentation of its “Breaking the Pack” show, allowing fans and collectors to witness the excitement of unboxing sports trading cards and memorabilia.
Along with Fanatics, additional event sponsors and supporters include Winston & Strawn LLP, FINN Partners, Language Testing International, Weil, Gotshall & Manges LLP, Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge, CSG Forte, MJ Corporate Sales, BDA, TruMedia, Poker Now, AthLife, The Brattle Group, Spark Catch and Overfly Sports.
“We’re excited to celebrate our third Playmakers Classic again in Arizona and recognize the success our partners, players, community leaders and philanthropists have achieved,” said Players Trust Director Amy Hever. “This event powers much of the work that we do and will continue to do across the communities where Players and fans live, play, and call home.”
“Fanatics is honored to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Players Trust Playmakers Classic for the third consecutive year,” said Grace Farraj, Vice President, Fanatics Philanthropy & Community Engagement. “Our ongoing partnership with the Players Trust underscores our dedication to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience while promoting sports, inclusion, and community development amongst our global fanbase.”
During the event, the Players Trust will also honor the Philadelphia Phillies Rhys Hoskins, as the 2024 Philanthropist of the Year recipient with a formal award presentation. The award is a culmination of the organization’s year-long recognition program highlighting players who demonstrate a continued commitment to create an altruistic spirit and positive social impact that extends away from the playing field. The Philanthropist of the Year will be honored with a $25,000 donation to a charity of his choosing.
The Playmakers Classic returns to Arizona this year after having previously taken place in Las Vegas at MGM Resorts International’s Retro by Voltaggio. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale hosted the inaugural event back on November 28, 2022.
To learn more about the Playmakers Classic, including how to make a donation, and partnership opportunities, please visit the event page on the Players Trust website.
About the Players Trust
Established in 1996, the Players Trust is the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. Driven by Players and inspired by the game, the Players Trust provides programs and resources that champion their individual and collective passions towards a common goal: Making a positive impact on the world and inspiring others to do the same. For additional information, please visit www.playerstrust.org.
