West Michigan Sports Commission

06/04/2026

We're proud to be able to support student-athletes in West Michigan through our Victory Lap Community Fund! A couple weeks ago we were able to provide footballs for the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation for Union High School and Ottawa Hills High School's football teams.

For more information on the Victory Lap Community Fund, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/victory-lap

06/04/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:

☀️Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball - June 5-7; Taking the courts at Belknap Park, hundreds of pickleball players of all skill levels will compete for bronze, silver or gold as a part of the second official weekend of the summer games.

⚾️ Game Day USA - Silver Series Championships #1 - June 5-7; Meijer Sports Complex welcomes various youth baseball teams in an exciting weekend of baseball.

🥎 Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Wheelchair Softball Tournament - June 6-7; Mary Free Bed YMCA hosts wheelchair softball this weekend on their accessible field.

🚴 Grand Rapids Triathlon - June 7; Sprint, ride and swim starting in Ada and within the Thornapple River this weekend for the GRTri.

For more info on these events and future events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

06/03/2026

Be there from Day One ⚽️
We’re excited to support ACGRSoccer as they open season ticket deposits for their inaugural 2027 season at Amway Stadium!
Lock in your spot, choose your seating, and join the growing momentum for soccer in West Michigan 🙌

🚨Season Ticket Deposits On Sale Now🚨

Placing a deposit secures your priority position in line to purchase season tickets when they go on sale later this year, for our inaugural season at Amway Stadium in 2027.

🎟️ Affordable to Lock In: Deposits just $25 per seat.

🏟️ Seating Preference: Pick: Supporters Section, General seating, or Premium/Club. But you’re not locked in, you can change later.

🚙Free Gift: Includes official club-branded car magnet

Be There From Day One. Link in comments to secure your spot today! 🔗

06/02/2026

We’re excited to announce our World Cup Watch Party Hub, your go-to place for finding the best spots to watch every match in Grand Rapids.
Skip the search and head straight to the action! Hosting an event? Submit your watch party and be part of the experience.
Check it out at https://sportswatchpartygr.com/

06/01/2026

Last weekend, May 30, the MHSAA Track and Field State Finals for the Lower Peninsula took place in West Michigan. Division I athletes competed at Rockford High School, bringing together some of the largest schools in the state to go head to head. We captured some of the action and highlighted a few of our favorite moments.

05/29/2026

The pickleball courts are open! Our Winning Streak Expansion, brought 20 pickleball courts to the Meijer Sports Complex. The coating is dry, cured and ready to be played on! The courts are operated by the Rockford Pickleball Club which has announced memberships for their inaugural season. Please visit their website for more information: https://www.rockfordpbclub.com/

West Michigan's pickleball scene just got bigger. 20 brand-new courts open Friday at Rockford's Meijer Sports Complex — including a championship court built for tournaments. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

05/27/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:

⚾️Game Day USA MI Open State Championships (Spring) - May 29-31st; Youth baseball takes over the Meijer Sports Complex in a competitive state championship.

🏃‍♀️‍➡️MHSAA Track & Field State Finals - May 30th; Throughout greater Grand Rapids, athletes will compete for their schools in state finals.

🌊Grand Rapids High School Rowing Invitational - May 30th; The 30th annual GR Rowing Invitational takes on the Grand River at Riverside Park.

🏐MJVBA State Championships - May 30-31st; Youth volleyball takes over the DeVos Place Convention Center to compete in state championships.

For more information on these events and upcoming events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

05/26/2026

Memorial Day Weekend, GRInvitational by Pass FC took place just north of Grand Rapids, bringing youth soccer teams to compete. We had fun capturing some action of various teams on Saturday.

See all upcoming events here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

05/26/2026

Volunteer at The Hartford Nationals this summer!

Be apart of the largest national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment or intellectual disability!

Visit this link to see available volunteer roles:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/29409318065/false #/invitation

Grab a group of 10 or more and earn $500 when your group volunteers 45 hours.
Interested? Please contact Katy at [email protected] to register your group.
*Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

05/23/2026

Move United, in partnership with The Hartford, is making adaptive equipment and sports more accessible for youth and adults with disabilities!

Having the proper adaptive equipment is a game changer. This grant provides up to $5,000 in adaptive sports equipment to help athletes pursue their goals and reach new heights—on and off the field of play.

Applications for The Hartford Athlete Equipment Grant are open till June 15th,
2026. Please visit https://moveunitedsport.org/athlete-equipment-grant-application/