Kenny Loggins Serves Up Pickleball in the Danger Zone

Kenny Loggins isn’t just playing in the Danger Zone—he’s serving there. The ‘80s hitmaker is officially entering the pickleball pantheon with his very own tournament, and it’s every bit as wild as it sounds. The Kenny Loggins Pickleball in the Danger Zone Tournament hits Santa Barbara from May 2–4, fusing retro rock vibes with fast-paced paddle action, all to benefit the Unity Shoppe and families impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Think: fewer power ballads, more power serves.

Celebrity sightings will be plentiful, with NCIS star Duane Henry joining the court chaos, alongside Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore—because nothing says “community fundraiser” like goth synth pop and groundstrokes. While most charity events lean into dinners or acoustic sets, Loggins has chosen the pickle path, calling it a more fun—and slightly less serious—way to raise money. Except for the pros, of course. For them, it is the Danger Zone.

The event title isn’t just clever branding—it’s pure truth. Pickleball’s addictive nature has already claimed Loggins as a convert, who first got hooked in Hawaii. Now, he’s proving that the kitchen line might just be the most electrifying place outside an ‘80s power montage. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just here for some footloose paddle action, this event is guaranteed to crank up the heat and serve aces with every match. And remember: when Kenny Loggins tells you to bring your A-game, you don’t walk… you run.