See Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Play Beach Soccer In Miami Beach

Inaugural Celebrity Beach Soccer Match Features Celebrities For Charity

It’s an annual fantasy for many men, seeing Sports Illustrated swimsuit models on the beach in something other than the magazine.

In real life.

You can do that this November as several of them are participating in the inaugural Celebrity Beach Soccer Match in Miami Beach.

Soccer meets philanthropy on Sat., Nov. 17 with this fundraising event that features a 7 vs. 7 exhibition match with celebrities, athletes and SI Swimsuit models, which benefits the Best Buddies organization.

Initially confirmed participants include Sports Illustrated swimsuit models Olivia Culpo, Kate Bock, Myla Dalbesio, Robin Holzken,Hunter McGrady, Samantha Hoopes, Anne de Paula, Haley Kalil, Jasmyn Wilkins, Camille Kostek, Genie Bouchard and Jessica Gomes, and LAGalaxy’s Landon Donovan.

Nnewly confirmed participants include actor Ryan Phillippe;  NFL’s Chad Ochocinco Johnson, Rashad Jennings, and Santana Moss, and LA Galaxy’s Landon Donovan. More Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models are Olivia Culpo, Kate Bock, Camille Kostek, Myla Dalbesio, Robin Holzken, Hunter McGrady, Samantha Hoopes, Anne de Paula,Haley Kalil, Jasmyn Wilkins, Genie Bouchard, Brenna Huckaby and Tara Lynn.

The game commences beach side at 11 a.m.,  at 2201 Collins Avenue in South Beach where participating soccer legends, models and celebrities will gather for a friendly beach soccer match. The event will feature premium spirits stations, VIP lounges and experiential activations.

More than 1,000 guests will be welcomed to the event, including sports fans, socialites, business leaders, notable philanthropists and jetsetters with a common goal of raising funds for the Best Buddies organization.

The event is being put on by GACP Sports LLC, a division of the private equity firm General American Capital Partners LLC (GACP), and Sports Illustrated Swimsuits.

Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated  to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is a ticketed even, with early-bird prices available until Nov. 3. GA is $50 and VIP is $200. Tickets are available at:  www.worldfutbolgala.com.