Tyrese Haliburton and Daniel Jones are captaining opposing teams in the Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic today at Victory Field [1, 2].
The event leverages the star power of the NBA and NFL to address critical social issues. Proceeds from the tournament support the Pacers Foundation’s Drive, an initiative dedicated to reducing youth food insecurity across Indiana [1, 3].
Haliburton, the point guard for the Indiana Pacers, discussed the upcoming matchup during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this month [4]. He will lead a roster of Pacers players against a team of Indianapolis Colts players led by quarterback Daniel Jones [1, 4].
General admission tickets for the event were priced at $10 [1]. Organizers opened ticket sales on July 24, 2026 [5]. The matchup serves as a community-focused revival of celebrity softball games in the city, blending professional sports rivalry with philanthropic goals [4].
Victory Field serves as the venue for the competition, providing a central location for fans to gather and contribute to the cause [2, 3]. By pairing two of the city's most prominent professional athletes, the foundation aims to maximize visibility for food insecurity issues affecting local children [1, 3].
The event is scheduled for August 24, 2026 [2]. The collaboration between the Pacers and Colts highlights a cross-sport effort to support the regional community through the Pacers Foundation's ongoing charitable work [1].
“Proceeds from the tournament support the Pacers Foundation’s Drive.”
This event demonstrates the growing trend of 'cross-pollination' between professional sports leagues to drive civic engagement. By utilizing the combined fanbases of the NBA and NFL, the Pacers Foundation increases the scale of its fundraising efforts for food insecurity, transforming a sporting exhibition into a high-visibility public health awareness campaign.
