The Professional Pickleball Association today announced their multi-year partnership with FASENRA^® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use as an Official Partner of the PPA Tour.

FASENRA^® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use is a prescription medicine used with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma in people 6 years and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. FASENRA is not used to treat sudden breathing problems.  

This collaboration, which includes the presenting sponsorship of the Texas Open (March 12-16, 2025; Dallas, TX) and the title sponsorship of the FASENRA^® (benralizumab) Virginia Beach Open (October 8-12; Virginia Beach, VA), is to show support for the PPA community and will offer unique opportunities for education through interactive experiences.

“We’re so excited to welcome FASENRA as an official PPA Tour Partner,” said Connor Pardoe, Founder and CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour. “As an organization focused on athletic excellence, health is front and center in our mission and for our professional and amateur players. The information shared can empower our athletes and fans to take charge of their health beyond the court.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with the PPA, taking an out-of-the-box approach outside of the typical healthcare ecosystem, to bring a greater understanding of eosinophilic asthma, a debilitating chronic disease that impacts 4 out of 5 adults with severe asthma,” said Matt Gray, Executive Director, FASENRA, AstraZeneca. “We want to encourage patients to talk to their doctor about their asthma control and treatment options that might be right for them, which may help them get back to the things they love to do, including playing pickleball.”

For more information, visit ppatour.com.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use FASENRA if you are allergic to benralizumab or any of the ingredients in FASENRA. Do not use to treat sudden breathing problems.

FASENRA may cause serious side effects, including:

• allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including anaphylaxis. Serious allergic reactions can happen after you get your FASENRA injection. Allergic reactions can sometimes happen hours or days after you get your injection. Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction:
  • swelling of your face, mouth and tongue
  • breathing problems
  • fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure)
  • rash
  • hives

Before using FASENRA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• are taking oral or inhaled corticosteroid medicines. Do not stop taking your corticosteroid medicines unless instructed by your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine to come back
• have a parasitic (helminth) infection
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if FASENRA will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during your treatment with FASENRA
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if FASENRA passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you use FASENRA 
• are taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

Do not stop taking your other asthma medicines unless instructed to do so by your healthcare provider. Tell your healthcare provider if your asthma does not get better or if it gets worse after you start treatment with FASENRA.

The most common side effects of FASENRA include: headache and sore throat. These are not all the possible side effects of FASENRA.  

Approved Use

FASENRA is a prescription medicine used with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma in people 6 years and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. FASENRA is not used to treat sudden breathing problems.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information and Instructions for Use and talk to your doctor. You may report side effects related to AstraZeneca products (Opens new window).

Media Contacts: 

Jeff Watson

VP of Communications, Carvana PPA Tour

j.watson@ppatour.com

About Carvana PPA Tour:Founded in 2019, the Carvana PPA Tour is where pickleball’s top athletes go head-to-head to determine the best male and female players in the world. The Carvana PPA Tour organizes and conducts tournaments at world-class facilities across the country, establishes player rankings, and showcases the world’s best pickleball week in and week out. Inviting amateur players to also compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers divisions for every age group and skill level. Characterized by a uniquely festive and fun atmosphere, Carvana PPA Tour events deliver unparalleled experiences for fans on-site, including pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, food, beverages, live entertainment, giveaways, games, shopping, and VIP upgrades. For more information, go to www.ppatour.com, and follow us on social: Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn.

US-97136 Last Updated 2/25