IN THE POCKET
NOVEMBER 12 2026
7:00 - 11:00
Join Charlie, Steelers players, and other celebrity guests in some friendly competition!
Place your bets on a night to remember at the 17th Annual In the Pocket fundraiser on November 12th, 2026! We're stacking the deck with Steelers legends and Pittsburgh celebrities for a high-stakes evening you won't want to miss.
We can't wait to celebrate with our community and look forward to seeing everyone there. Tickets will be available soon, so stay tuned for details. In the meantime, sponsorship packages and ad space are on sale now. Don't miss your chance to get involved and support the cause.
A Benefit Supporting Our STEAM Programs and Out Of School Time.
SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING
You can choose from various sponsorship opportunities or purchase an ad in the official 17th Annual In the Pocket commemorative program.
The commemorative program will feature the evening's auction items, activities, and special pages set aside for celebrity autographs! Programs are free to every attendee.
Learn more about available Sponsorship Packages which include a program ad in the benefits package and check out our Commemorative Program Ad Rates.
AUCTION DONOR
With a Live Auction, Silent Auction, 50/50, Raffle Baskets and more, there is something for EVERYONE!
If you or your business would like to donate an item for our auction, please feel free to contact us by email or submit your donation* using the Auction Donor Form.
If your restaurant would like to donate food, dessert, or beverage item for our event, please feel free to contact us by email so we can discuss items and quantities.
We hope you will consider being a part of our team building the youth of Pittsburgh to become the Best of the Batch. Thank you in advance for your generous donation.
Sincerely,
In The Pocket Auction Committee
*All items donated become the property of Best of the Batch Foundation and can be used at the discretion of the Auction Committee and Best of the Batch Foundation staff.
PREVIOUS PLAYERS/CELEBRITY ATTENDEES:
Tyson Alualu
Baron Batch
Charlie Batch
Le'Veon Bell
Jordan Berry
Jerome Bettis
Mel Blount
Tyrone Carter
Darieth Chisolm
Ryan Clark
Willie Colon
Najeh Davenport
Carey Davis
Dennis Dixon
Joshua Dobbs
Nick Eason
Antwaan Randle El
Trai Essex
James Farrior
Larry Foote
Keyaron Fox
Andre Frazier
William Gay
Robert Golden
Tyler Grisham
Clark Haggans
Casey Hampton
Franco Harris
Tuff Harris
Arnold Harrison
James Harrison
Tony Hills
Chris Hoke
Santonio Holmes
Brett Keisel
Chris Kemoeatu
Dan Kreider
Clint Kriewaldt
Byron Leftwich
Louis Lipps
Andrew McCutchen
Steve McLendon
Rashard Mendenhall
Heath Miller
Arthur Moats
Mewelde Moore
Ryan Mundy
Alby Oxenreiter
Willie Parker
Troy Polamalu
Joey Porter
Maurkice Pouncey
Jeff Reed
Allen Rossum
Ben Roethlisberger
Chris Scott
Dan Sepulveda
Kendall Simmons
Aaron Smith
Anthony Smith
Matt Spaeth
Max Starks
Ike Taylor
Lawrence Timmons
Deshea Townsend
Jarame Tuman
Mike Wallace
Hines Ward
Greg Warren
Nate Washington
Sally Wiggin
Cedrick Wilson
Russell Wilson
LaMarr Woodley
2024 IN THE POCKET PHOTOS
2023 IN THE POCKET PHOTOS
Contributions to Best of the Batch Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit entity, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. EIN#34-1900914. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the PA Department of State. Registration does not imply endorsement.