West Michigan Sports Commission

10/07/2026

We're proud to share that our president, Mike Guswiler, has been named to Crain's Grand Rapids Business's inaugural Who's Who list, recognizing leaders driving change across West Michigan!

Thanks for your leadership, and congratulations, Mike!

Read the full feature: https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/recognitions/whos-who/cgr-whos-who/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-EditorialPromos-20261006

10/06/2026

The B**r City Open has been named one of the best pickleball tournaments in the U.S. by Empower Pickleball. After growing from a local event into one of the country's top tournaments, it's no surprise players keep coming back to Grand Rapids each year. Read here:

Discover some of the top pickleball tournaments in the U.S. for amateur players and fans, including the US Open, B**r City Open, PPA Worlds, Mesa, Chicago, and Cape Coral.

09/22/2026

Mark your calendars! The 2027 Meijer Sports Complex schedule is now available. Take a look at the events already scheduled and keep an eye out for more tournament and event announcements in the months ahead.
https://meijersportscomplex.com/calendar

09/18/2026

The PPA Challenger Series – Grand Rapids has arrived at the Meijer Sports Complex. This weekend marks the first major pickleball tournament at the complex, bringing top competitors to the courts for an exciting weekend of competition!

09/09/2026

Next week, Grand Rapids will host the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA)’s FIRST event in Michigan – the Grand Rapids PPA Challenger – Sept. 18-20. Amateur players, aspiring pros and professional players alike will compete on the same courts to earn PPA points, medals and money.

With support from Rockford Pickleball Club, this will be the first traveling tournament to use our recently opened pickleball courts at the Meijer Sports Complex. We can't wait!

PPA Tour

This is the first Professional Pickleball Association tournament in Michigan — and it's happening in our backyard.

09/04/2026

This September in Grand Rapids sports:

🎾 USTA Dominant Duos – September 5-7; Junior tennis players from across the region take the court in a competitive doubles tournament weekend.

🥎 NAFA Masters World Series - East – September 10-13; Adult softball teams travel to West Michigan to compete in one of the premier tournaments of the season.

⚽ Howie's Hometown Cup – September 11-13; Youth soccer teams from across Michigan gather for a weekend of competition and community on the pitch.

🥎 Blue Chip Fall Classic I - September 12-13; Girl's softball returns to Byron Center for its annual fall classic.

🏓 PPA Challenger Series – September 18-20; Rising pickleball talent comes to Grand Rapids for a Professional Pickleball Association tournament weekend at the Meijer Sports Complex.

🏊️ Dirty Mitten Triathlon - September 19-20; Athletes will swim, bike, and run through a variety of endurance race formats in this West Michigan multisport festival.

🏃 LMCU Bridge Run – September 20; Thousands of runners and walkers will cross the iconic Blue Bridge and downtown Grand Rapids as part of one of West Michigan's most recognizable road races.

🏒 Fall sports season is here! From softball and soccer to tennis, hockey, and pickleball, September is packed with opportunities to compete and experience sports throughout West Michigan.
For more information on these events and future events, please visit our Upcoming Events page at https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

09/04/2026

Had a great conversation with Jake from Playeasy about all things sports tourism in West Michigan. Give the interview a watch to learn more about the events, venues, and partnerships that help make our region a destination for sports.

09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and supported our 7th Annual Golf Outing yesterday at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club! Together, we're helping the Victory Lap Community Fund create more opportunities for people across West Michigan to experience the power of sport.

09/02/2026

The Hartford Nationals powered by Move United Sport returns to Grand Rapids for a third year in 2027, bringing hundreds of adaptive athletes back to the local stage - including Montague track & field athlete Elizabeth Woller who competed in July. Read more about her inspiring story in Rapid Growth Media, and mark your calendars for July 9-15, 2027.

The Hartford Nationals will return to Grand Rapids in 2027, giving adaptive athletes like Elizabeth Woller another chance to compete nationally.

- Read the full Rapid Growth story - bit.ly/4xsF1t5

08/21/2026

Final call for golfers!
The 7th Annual Victory Lap Golf Outing is almost here, and this is your last chance to secure your spot at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club.
Enjoy a day of golf, networking, contests, prizes, and community impact while supporting the Victory Lap Community Fund.
Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are available now.
⛳ Register today: westmisports.com/golf