On September 18, 2025, a significant and historic event in pickleball history is taking place—the inaugural Congressional Pickleball Match on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This premier event is set against the iconic backdrop of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. It brings together a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives, along with business leaders and special guests, to play and celebrate America’s rapidly growing favorite sport.
The match is scheduled from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM and is presented by the Trust for the National Mall in partnership with Congressional Sports for Charity, the group famously known for producing the Congressional Baseball Game. This is the first-ever pickleball event of this nature involving members of Congress and is meant to highlight the sport’s growing cultural and civic impact while generating support for the preservation of the National Mall and its surrounding charities.
In addition to Congressional match play, the event features branded activations and opportunities for attendees to play on court alongside or near these prominent figures. Tickets are available at a modest price to allow the public to watch this unique and historic game. All proceeds from the event go towards charitable causes and maintaining America’s Front Yard, showcasing pickleball not only as a sport but also as a vehicle for community and civic engagement.
This event marks an exciting milestone in pickleball history by formally recognizing the sport in the nation’s capital at one of its most celebrated public spaces. It underscores pickleball’s rise from a backyard pastime invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington, to a sport embraced by people across the political spectrum and all walks of life. From its humble beginnings involving a lowered badminton net, ping-pong paddles, and a perforated plastic ball, pickleball now unites players and fans nationwide with a growing professional scene and September moments like this Congressional match making headlines.
For those tuning in today, this event represents more than a game; it embodies the spirit of pickleball’s community, outreach, and inclusivity, played literally on America’s Front Yard. It celebrates pickleball’s journey to becoming a nationally recognized sport that brings people together—from backyards and local courts to Capitol Hill.
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