Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament: SportsCenter will be broadcasting live from Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday, July 10. The visit is part of the SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days tour. This pickleball event will happen alongside the Beer City Open and the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament presented by DoorDash.
This marks the first time in 20 years that SportsCenter has held such a wide-reaching tour across the United States.
Special Live Feature Planned
According to a story by Brandon Champion on MLive.com published on June 16, ESPN will have several broadcast plans for the day.
“A feature will air during a 2 p.m. edition of SportsCenter on Thursday, July 10 with Christine Williamson anchoring on location along with cameras and a production crew. The feature will highlight the power of pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., to unite sports fans across Michigan,”(Brandon Champion).
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Additional Coverage on ESPN Platforms
Brandon Champion also reported that fans can expect even more coverage throughout the day.
“Additional coverage will appear across ESPN platforms throughout the day, including other SportsCenter editions, the ESPN App, and ESPN social channels,”(Brandon Champion).
The event will bring national attention to pickleball’s growing popularity and showcase Grand Rapids as a major center for the sport.
Significance of the Visit
Having SportsCenter cover the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament and Beer City Open shows how much pickleball has grown in America. This visit is expected to inspire more people in Michigan and beyond to learn about and play the game.
With live features, interviews, and social media coverage, fans everywhere will get a closer look at pickleball’s impact on local communities.
News in Brief: Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament
SportsCenter will broadcast live from Belknap Park in Grand Rapids on July 10 during the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. Christine Williamson will anchor a feature about pickleball’s rise. Extra coverage will run all day on ESPN platforms, marking SportsCenter’s first big tour in 20 years.
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