June 23, 2026 (SEATTLE) — The Seattle All-Star Classic (SASC) today announced 14 additional players and its 2026 nonprofit partners ahead of the 5th Annual Celebrity Softball Game & Home Run Derby on July 11 at Cheney Stadium. Hosted by Seahawks standouts and Super Bowl Champions Rashid Shaheed and Uchenna Nwosu, the event continues to grow as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier summer sports and community celebrations.
The 2026 roster grows with the addition of standout professional athletes and notable local personalities, including:
Lofa Tatupu — Former Pro Bowl linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks
Myles Gaskin — Former University of Washington All-American & NFL veteran
Abe Lucas — Starting offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks
Rebel Kel – Professional WWE & AEW Wrestler
Matthew Gotel — Former Seattle Seahawks player
Nate Jackson — Comedian, actor, bestselling author & podcast host
Lamar Neagle — Former Seattle Sounders FC standout
Kylee Studioso — Professional softball player & former collegiate standout
Blake Lively — Professional softball player & former collegiate standout
Eric Duechle — Seattle Seawolves legend & MLR champion
Gerald Smiley — Former MLB pitcher & scout
Kid Sensation — Seattle hip-hop pioneer, rapper, and producer
Bender Cunningham – 95.7 The Jet at iHeartMedia radio personality
Rocky Sandoval – Tacoma native and R&B singer-songwriter
“The excitement around this year’s event continues to build,” said Drew Dambreville, Seattle sports executive & co-founder of the Seattle All-Star Classic. “With new players joining the roster and an incredible group of nonprofit partners participating, we’re looking forward to our biggest and most impactful event yet. It’s going to be a great day for fans and for the community.”
This year, the Seattle All-Star Classic is expanding its community impact through new and returning nonprofit partners focused on opportunity, inclusion, and empowerment across the region, including:
- Trufant Family Foundation. Founded by former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant, the organization is dedicated to empowering youth through education, mentorship, and access to athletic opportunity.
- Level the Field Sports. Expands access to youth sports by removing financial barriers for underserved athletes.
- Your Money Matters. Founded in Tacoma, this nonprofit provides financial literacy education and resources to empower individuals and families.
- Special Olympics Washington. Provides year-round sports training, athletic competition, and inclusive programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities across Washington.
- Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound. Empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families through education, resources, advocacy, and community-building programs that promote inclusion.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. Provides safe, supportive after-school, childcare, and youth development programs that help young people reach their full potential.
- EDOT Foundation. Empowers primarily Black, immigrant, and historically underserved youth through culturally responsive arts, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership programs designed to build confidence, creativity, and pathways to long-term success.
Through these partnerships, SASC continues to leverage its platform to elevate community voices, celebrate local champions, and generate meaningful support for organizations serving the region. It also continues to attract support from leading community and corporate partners, including:
- Alaska Airlines. A leading U.S. airline headquartered in Seattle, providing passenger and cargo service across North America while serving as a major corporate and community partner throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- KING 5. Seattle’s NBC affiliate and one of the region’s most-watched local news organizations, delivering news, weather, sports, and community-focused programming across Western Washington.
- IHeartRadio. One of the nation’s largest audio media companies, connecting audiences through broadcast radio stations, podcasts, streaming audio, live events, and digital entertainment platforms.
General admission tickets for the Seattle All-Star Classic are on sale now. Fans can learn more about the event, participating athletes, and nonprofit partners, and purchase tickets at seattleallstarclassic.com.
About the Seattle All-Star Classic Celebrity Softball Game
Founded in 2021, the Seattle All-Star Classic (SASC) is a star-studded, family-friendly event featuring a celebrity All-Star Softball Game & Home Run Derby at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium. SASC’s mission is to create transformative events that support and empower the community by bringing athletes, celebrities, local business owners and community leaders together to raise awareness and support the amazing work being done by local community organizations. SASC’s Filling the Gap community initiative highlights five South Sound non-profit organizations addressing inequities in education, youth sports, academic excellence, economic opportunity, and food or family insecurity. More information on the event, tickets and sponsorship can be found at: seattleallstarclassic.com.
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