Arizona Cardinals Player Hosts 5th Annual Charity Basketball Game

Mack Wilson Sr. brings community together for family-friendly event with celebrity guests

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:58am

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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. is hosting his fifth annual charity basketball game in Tempe, Arizona on May 16. The event will feature a free community day with activities and food, as well as high school showcase games and a celebrity basketball tournament. The money raised will go to Fostering Champions and Make a Difference Foundation.

Why it matters

Wilson's charity event provides a fun, family-friendly opportunity for the local community to come together, while also raising funds for important causes. As an NFL player, Wilson is using his platform to give back and make a positive impact.

The details

The event will begin with a free community day from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., open to the public. There will be a girls' high school showcase game at 11:30 a.m. and a boys' high school showcase game at noon, before the celebrity basketball game tips off at 1 p.m. The celebrity game will feature Wilson alongside other athletes, entertainers, and special guests.

  • The 5th annual charity basketball game will be held on May 16, 2026.
  • The free community day runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • The girls' high school showcase game is at 11:30 a.m.
  • The boys' high school showcase game is at 12 p.m.
  • The celebrity basketball game tips off at 1 p.m.

The players

Mack Wilson Sr.

An Arizona Cardinals linebacker who is hosting the 5th annual charity basketball game.

Fostering Champions

A charity organization that will receive funds raised from the event.

Make a Difference Foundation

A charity organization that will receive funds raised from the event.

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What they’re saying

“It's a special moment, coming from where I'm from back home in Montgomery, Alabama, you know, you didn't have these type of events where you can go for free and have a good time as kids. I feel like that's something that I harp on in any event that I do.”

— Mack Wilson Sr., Arizona Cardinals Linebacker

What’s next

Tickets for the celebrity basketball game are $10 per person and can be purchased online. More celebrity guests are expected to be announced leading up to the event.

The takeaway

Mack Wilson Sr.'s annual charity basketball game provides a valuable community event that brings people together, supports important causes, and showcases local athletic talent. As an NFL player, Wilson is using his platform to make a positive impact in the lives of others.