Scottie Pippen announced as featured guest for Pho3nix Foundation’s Sport with Purpose Charity Gala, hosted by James Corden
NBA legend Scottie Pippen has been announced as a featured guest for the 2026 Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala, hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer and television presenter James Corden and award-winning sports broadcaster Laura Woods.
The Pho3nix Foundation has today announced NBA legend Scottie Pippen as a featured guest at the 2026 Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala, to be held at The Peninsula London on Friday 20 November 2026.
The Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala brings together world-renowned athletes, entertainers, business leaders and philanthropists to create healthier, happier futures for children through sport. As the Foundation’s flagship annual fundraising event, it has become a global platform where influence is translated into meaningful social impact.
Founded by entrepreneur and businessman Sebastian Kulczyk, the Pho3nix Foundation inspires children and young people around the world to lead healthier, more active lives through programmes that create opportunities to participate, develop and thrive through sport.
Pippen’s involvement underscores the growing momentum behind the Pho3nix Foundation and its flagship fundraising event. As the Gala continues to attract some of the world’s most influential sporting figures, business leaders and changemakers, it further strengthens its role as a global platform where the power of sport is harnessed to create lasting social impact.
Few athletes have influenced modern basketball like Scottie Pippen. A six-time NBA Champion, seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medallist, Pippen helped define one of the greatest eras in sporting history as a cornerstone of the legendary Chicago Bulls dynasty. His leadership, competitive legacy and enduring influence continue to inspire athletes and fans across generations.
Pippen’s involvement forms part of a broader programme of world-renowned athletes, global personalities, exclusive fundraising experiences and major announcements that will be progressively unveiled in the lead-up to this year’s Gala. As part of the event, supporters will also have the opportunity to register their interest in an exclusive Scottie Pippen basketball experience, created exclusively for the Pho3nix Foundation. Full details will be announced closer to the Gala.
Pho3nix Foundation Founder Sebastian Kulczyk said Pippen’s involvement reflects the growing support the Foundation continues to receive from many of the world’s most respected athletes.
“We’re incredibly proud to welcome Scottie to the Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala.
“The fact that athletes of Scottie’s calibre choose to support our mission is both humbling and incredibly meaningful. Their support sends a powerful message about the impact sport can have in creating healthier, happier futures for young people around the world.
“The Gala brings together extraordinary people from across sport, business and entertainment who share that belief. Together, we create opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise exist, helping more children discover the lifelong benefits of sport.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming Scottie to London as part of what promises to be another unforgettable evening.”
Previous Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Galas have welcomed an extraordinary collection of sporting legends, including Usain Bolt, Anthony Joshua and Mika Hakkinen, alongside Olympic champions, Pho3nix ambassadors and influential leaders from across business, entertainment and philanthropy. Together, they have established the Gala as a unique global platform where the influence of sport is harnessed to create meaningful and lasting social impact.
The 2026 Gala will continue that legacy. Among the athletes already confirmed to join Pippen in attendance are four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome, Rugby World Cup-winning England captain Lawrence Dallaglio, two-time Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington, Olympic triathlon champions Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and former England Cricket Captain, Sir Alastair Cook.
Guests attending the Pho3nix Sport with Purpose CharityGala will enjoy an exclusive live auction featuring extraordinary sporting experiences and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, while supporters around the world will also have the opportunity to participate through an online auction. Individuals, brands and organisations wishing to contribute auction items or experiences are invited to support the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
Register your interest
Table packages for the 2026 Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala are now available. Guests can also register their interest in the exclusive Scottie Pippen basketball experience via the Gala enquiry form. Those who register will receive priority updates from the Pho3nix Concierge team as further details are announced. For Gala enquiries, table packages or expressions of interest, please visit the Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala website.
