Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Tournament: ESPN’s “SportsCenter” will spotlight pickleball in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this summer. As part of its “50 States in 50 Days” tour, the network will visit the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Midseason Tournament, held during the Beer City Open at Belknap Park from July 8 to July 13.
The special coverage will be featured during the 2 p.m. broadcast of “SportsCenter” on Thursday, July 10. Christine Williamson will report live from the tournament site. ESPN cameras and production crews will be on location to capture the atmosphere and action.
Pickleball Takes Center Stage
The segment will show how pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the country, is connecting people in Michigan through fun and competition. The tournament is expected to attract both local fans and national attention.
Viewers can catch more footage and updates on other “SportsCenter” shows throughout the day, as well as on the ESPN App and ESPN’s social media channels.
National Tour Highlights Local Sports
The “50 States in 50 Days” tour kicks off June 27. Each day will feature stories from a different state, with a mix of live events and pre-recorded segments. This year’s tour is the largest of its kind from ESPN since 2005, when it aired “SportsCenter Across America.”
The Grand Rapids stop, centered on the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Midseason Tournament, highlights how the pickleball game is becoming a major player in the sports world.
News in Brief: Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Tournament
ESPN’s “SportsCenter” will highlight the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Midseason Tournament during the Beer City Open in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Christine Williamson will report live on July 10. The feature will focus on how pickleball is bringing sports fans together across the state and the nation.