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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Growing sport sees more courts
A 17,000-square-foot pickleball court facility marks a significant addition to the local sports scene.
Battle of the first responders
The Grand Rapids Fire and Police Department are inviting the public to the 2nd annual GRFD vs. GRPD Hockey Game at Van Andel Arena....
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.
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.
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.
Eighth annual Freeze Fest aims to fill pantry
The City of Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc will team up to host the eighth annual Freeze Fest doubles disc golf tournament and food drive Saturday, Feb. 18 at Old Farm Park, 2350 Embro Dr. SE.
Three Lumberjacks nationally ranked
Three players with ties to the Muskegon Lumberjacks have been ranked on the National Hockey League's Central Scouting List.
DeVos grows pro sports portfolio
Add another pro sports organization to the DeVos family’s portfolio.Â
A ‘Shark’ in Lake Michigan?
A 60-year-old Ferrysburg man will soon attempt a death defying swim across Lake Michigan, weather permitting.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
