All be it a fake fight between entertainers who know how to make the brawling look real, like a bench-clearing fight in a baseball game. For years, that’s how the annual Big Slick Celebrity Softball game has ended and this year the teams carried on that tradition. And why not, it gets a laugh.
That was what Friday’s game at Kauffman Stadium was mostly about, giving the fans who filled the lower sections of The K something to laugh about. About 40 celebrities who are in Kansas City for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital, made up the softball teams that squared off against each other for four innings of play. The game ended in a tie—and a “brawl.”
The band of jokesters will be providing more laughs Saturday night during the main event, the Big Slick Show at T-Mobile Center where the crew will be tickling more funny bones.
Here are photos from Friday’s softball game.
Heidi Gardner, host, runs for home plate during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Paul Rudd lined up with guests for the start of the Royals game after the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Eric Stonestreet swings during an at bat at the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Bill Glass, actor, right, celebrates a homer run with his teammates during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Magician Blake Vogt ran to first base with his bag of tricks during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Jeremy Guthrie, center, a former Royals pitcher, with Jason Sudeikis, right, at the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Paul Rudd fumbles the ball during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Adeev Potash, jazz musicians and TV personality, hits during the the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Adam Ray, comedian, throws from his knees at the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Jason Sudeikis sports a jersey honoring his late uncle, George Wendt, during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Wendt passed away May 20, 2025. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
David Dastmalchian, Katherine McNamara and Anthony Hill take a selfie at the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Sarah Tiana, comedian, writer, catches the ball during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Rob Riggle watches his ball during an at bat during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Rob Riggle connects with the ball during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Heidi Gardner, host, celebrates as she scores a run during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Sal Vulcano, (13) comedian and actor, celebrates a home run during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Heidi Gardner greets Sal Vulcano, (13) comedian and actor, as he celebrates a home run during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
The hosts of the Big Slick lined up with guests for the start of the Royals game after the Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Paul Rudd signs an autograph after the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
A brawl in the outfield during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
A brawl in the outfield during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
A brawl in the outfield during the Big Slick Celebrity Softball game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Tammy Ljungblad, at The Kansas City Star, since 1989, is a photojournalist producing videos and storytelling photographs covering a wide range of topics including the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking news, in-depth stories and personality profiles. She is also a FAA licensed drone pilot.Support my work with a digital subscription
