Mana Sport & Entertainment Group has successfully negotiated the appearance of NBA icon Scottie Pippen as a featured guest for the 2026 Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala, further demonstrating the agency’s ability to connect world-leading brands and events with some of the biggest names in global sport.
The six-time NBA Champion, seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medallist will headline the Pho3nix Foundation’s flagship fundraising event at The Peninsula London on 20 November 2026, joining an impressive line-up of internationally renowned athletes and personalities.
The agreement was facilitated by Mana’s Talent Management division, which specialises in securing high-profile talent partnerships, appearances, ambassador programmes and commercial opportunities for clients across sport, entertainment and lifestyle.
Scottie Pippen joins a growing list of world-class talent that Mana has secured for major international events, reinforcing the agency’s reputation for delivering authentic partnerships that create meaningful commercial and community impact.
The 2026 Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala, hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer and television presenter James Corden, will bring together sporting legends, business leaders and philanthropists to raise funds that help children around the world lead healthier, more active lives through sport.
Alongside Pippen, confirmed guests include 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.
Mana’s Talent Management team represents and works alongside an exceptional roster of athletes and sporting personalities across endurance, Olympic and professional sport, including Olympic triathlon champions Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallagli and two-time Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington. The successful negotiation of Scottie Pippen’s involvement further highlights Mana’s ability to broker relationships with some of the world’s most recognised sporting figures.
Scottie Pippen’s appearance forms part of a broader programme of exclusive experiences, fundraising initiatives and major announcements that will be unveiled in the lead-up to the Gala, including an exclusive Scottie Pippen basketball experience created to support the Pho3nix Foundation’s charitable mission.
Mana continues to work with leading rights holders, brands, foundations and athletes to create partnerships that extend beyond appearances, delivering strategic value, global exposure and lasting impact.
Register your interest for the 2026 Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala
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.
