Colorado Rapids Meets Grand Rapids
Athletic Club Grand Rapids has named Erik Bushey as the first head coach in club history, introducing him at a news conference on October 1, 2026.
Great Lakes Invitational Returns to Van Andel Arena
West Michigan college hockey fans, take note: Michigan Tech is hosting the Great Lakes Invitational, and you don't have to drive anywhere (besides downtown Grand Rapids) to catch it.
Acrisure Amphitheater to host free World Cup watch party
Grand Rapids’ newest outdoor venue is quickly becoming one of the city’s signature gathering spaces—and this summer, it will host one of the most anticipated sporting moments on the global calendar.
FireKeepers Championship scores winning debut at Medalist Golf Club
The 2026 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship concluded June 14 after three days of competition at The Medalist Golf Club, marking a successful first year for the Epson Tour event at its new home in Marshall.
EGR resident finalist for Hockey Humanitarian Award
East Grand Rapids resident Meg Simon is a finalist for one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards.
Ferry floats fun game-day voyage for football fans
Football fans eyeing the Detroit Lions' showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 7 can skip the grueling drive around Lake Michigan.
LPGA stars shine bright at Meijer Classic
Spring has sprung at beautiful Blythefield Country Club, where a kaleidoscope of colorfully dressed ladies pad around the putting green, practicing for their shot at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.
Paddle pros poised for action
Pickleball fever continues to sweep Grand Rapids as the Beer City Open makes its highly anticipated return to Belknap Park this summer.
Calling all disc golfers!
The City of Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc invite disc golfers of all skill levels to participate in the annual Fall Fling tournament and food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9.
From Vision to Reality
In a significant milestone for local athletics, the West Michigan Sports Commission officially launched the expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford with a ceremonial groundbreaking on October 11.
Growing sport sees more courts
A 17,000-square-foot pickleball court facility marks a significant addition to the local sports scene.
Top amateur disc golfers compete for world title
Nearly 400 ambitious disc golfers from around the world are currently competing in Grand Rapids for a shot at the 2024 Professional Disc Golf Association’s amateur world title.
15th Annual Meijer State Games
West Michigan is set to host the 15th Annual Meijer State Games of Michigan at various West Michigan venues, starting Friday, June 21.
Girls Gotta Golf
The morning dew laid sweetly on the luscious lawns and fairways, which go on forever at the beautiful Blythefield Hills Country Club.
7 places to enjoy the Lions’ season opener
These are not the "same old Lions." This is the team we’ve been waiting for since 1957!
A ‘Shark’ in Lake Michigan?
A 60-year-old Ferrysburg man will soon attempt a death defying swim across Lake Michigan, weather permitting.
Youth Softball team headed to World Series
An area softball team that is undefeated is looking for support as it heads to the Junior League Softball World Series.
DeVos grows pro sports portfolio
Add another pro sports organization to the DeVos family’s portfolio.Â
Three Lumberjacks nationally ranked
Three players with ties to the Muskegon Lumberjacks have been ranked on the National Hockey League's Central Scouting List.
Pickleball, Anyone?
One indicator that spring has sprung in Grand Rapids is the increasing number of pickleball events on the calendar.
NEWSLETTERS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
