Carvana dipped their toe in the pickleball waters at the start of 2022 by sponsoring the Desert Ridge Open. Now they are going all in. Caravana has taken over the role as title sponsor of the PPA Tour.
Now #servinghappiness with @PPATour. We’re excited to announce that Carvana has partnered with The PPA Tour as title sponsor, beginning in 2023. We look forward to breaking new ground in this fast-growing community of pickleball players and fans. 🤝 See you on the court! pic.twitter.com/bRnjwZjBxo
— Carvana (@Carvana) October 6, 2022
The auto retailer's presence was felt at the Desert Ridge Open. CEO Ernie Garcia even competed in the Phoenix-based event, the same city as Carvana's HQ.
The Caravana deal early in the year was one of the first signings of the Dundon era. In this year alone the tour has added major sponsors like Hertz, Guaranteed Rate, N2Grate, Bubbly and more.
The full statement from the PPA Tour can be found here.
"Carvana Partners With Professional Pickleball Association, Fastest Growing Community Sport In America
PHOENIX, AZ (October 5, 2022) — Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online was announced today as the title sponsor for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) ahead of the 2023 season. Set to break new ground in the burgeoning world of pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, the fastest growing used car retailer in U.S. history continues to forge new partnerships with some of the most engaging and enticing sports brands on the rise. Effective January 1, 2023, the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association is set to serve up happiness to the millions of players and fans who have already flocked to the sport, positioning the sport to attract millions more this year."
