Saints DE Cam Jordan Returns to Host Second Annual Pickleball Tournament for Youth

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is returning to The Exchange Pickleball + Bar on Sunday, April 26, 2026, to host his second annual Cam Jordan Foundation Pickleball Tournament, with proceeds benefiting the foundation's Legacy Scholarship Program and youth initiatives.

The eight-time Pro Bowler will step onto the courts himself throughout the afternoon, rotating as a teammate to participants during the round-robin competition. The field is capped at 48 players across 24 teams, with each team playing six games before the top finishers advance to the semifinals and finals. Awards will go to first-, second-, and third-place teams at a closing ceremony hosted by Jen Hale, FOX Sports NFL sideline reporter. Surprise appearances from other players and local personalities are also possible, according to event organizers.

The day runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with check-in, a reception, and a silent auction opening at 2:00 PM, the round-robin portion beginning at 2:30 PM, and the awards ceremony scheduled for 4:45 PM. On-site food includes Raising Cane's and sweet treats from 2Moms Cookies, and the Cam Jordan Foundation is promising prizes that include game-day packages, autographed helmets and jerseys, and dining experiences.

Tournament participation costs $250 per person, with spectator admission starting at $50. Sponsorship packages range from a $2,500 Court Sponsor tier, which includes two participant spots and court logo placement, to a $5,000 Gold Sponsor package with four spots and an autographed mini helmet, up to a $10,000 Presenting Sponsor package that brands the event under the sponsor's name, assigns logo placement on the top two championship courts, and includes eight participant spots along with a group photo with Jordan and an autographed jersey.

The inaugural tournament, held July 20, 2025 at the same venue, drew Saints teammates Bryan Bresee, Juwan Johnson, Carl Granderson, and Isaac Yiadom in support of the foundation. That event was officially titled the Cam Jordan Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program Pickleball Tournament on the Saints' team site, underscoring the scholarship component at the heart of the foundation's mission.

Registration and sponsorship information is available through the Cam Jordan Foundation's official event page, which also includes a contact form for tournament questions.