NHL Stanley Cup Champions Hit the Pickleball Court: Canes Pro-Am at the National Championships, Sep 3 in Cary

On the Thursday evening of National Championships week, Stanley Cup champions from the Carolina Hurricanes trade the ice for pickleball courts at Cary Tennis Park. Justin Williams, Cam Ward, Sebastian Aho, and Andrei Svechnikov — four players with multiple Cup rings between them — will play alongside top PPA Tour professionals in a Pro-Am match that puts the Stanley Cup courtside for photos and fan engagement. This is pickleball and hockey culture colliding in the best possible way.

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET Location: Cary Tennis Park, 2727 Louis Stephens Dr., Cary, NC 27519 Cost: VIP tickets available (include meet-and-greet, reserved seating, food and beverages)

VIP ticket holders get priority Stanley Cup photo access during the 6-7 PM reception. A portion of proceeds benefits the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. Visit ppatour.com for ticket details — and consider pairing this with a full week at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships running August 31 through September 6.