CÎROC Cup Brings Pickleball, Celebs & Cocktails to NYC

On September 6, 2025, CÎROC™ hosted its first pickleball tournament, The CÎROC Cup, in Brooklyn. The event combined celebrity sport, culture, and luxury cocktails for an unforgettable US Open weekend celebration.

Held at Skylight at The Refinery, a glass-domed penthouse with sweeping Manhattan views, the venue set the stage for a day of style and competition.

“Pickleball Coach to the Stars” Matt Manasse led the tournament, which drew celebrities, athletes, and NYC tastemakers. Love Island stars Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene attended alongside Brooks and Sarah Jane Nader, Chris Brickley, Jada Jeffrey, Charly Arnolt, and Rachel Stuhlmann.

Players competed in high-energy matches for the grand prize—two coveted tickets to the US Open Men’s Final. After hours of play, Jonathan Wachter and Amadeo Fusca were crowned champions.

The sidelines were equally electric. Chelley cheered for Ace Greene, while Brooks and Sarah Jane Nader laughed together courtside. Brooks raised her glass, declaring, “I love CÎROC!” as she toasted with a signature spritz. Guests enjoyed cocktails like the Pickled Limonata Spritz and the Transfusion while DJ Rae Sada kept energy high with a lively soundtrack.

Luxury wellness also played a role in this star-studded event. Guests recharged in the Hyperice Recovery Zone with Normatec chairs and Hypervolt tools. Remedy Place offered B12 shots for focus and energy. These touches reflected CÎROC’s mission of blending sport with culture, connection, and celebration.

The inaugural CÎROC Cup brought celebrity pickleball, handcrafted cocktails, and New York nightlife together in one stylish moment. With stars courtside and the city skyline as backdrop, CÎROC proved once again why it stands at the center of lifestyle and luxury.

Photo Credit: Cassidy Maldonado