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ESPN8: The Ocho

  • Date: 08/04/2023  (all day)
  • Introduction: ESPN Take Over from Rock Hill, SC All Day

ESPN8: The Ocho returns to Rock Hill for the second straight year with 17 hours of unique sports events aired live on ESPN2 from Manchester Meadows and the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center. Top level events of 11 sports are featured. All events are free to attend except for the 7 PM SuperHole IV Championship (cornhole) which will have an admission charge.  Not familiar with The Ocho? Check out last year's event in this SportsCenter recap.

Fan Fest

Enjoy a Fan Fest experience at Manchester Meadows in between events with music, food vendors, kid's activities (Rec in a Box), giveaways and an adult Big Wheels course!  Ocho events at Manchester Meadows are free.

Competition Schedule

Schedule is subject to change. 

    • 9 AM - Extreme Axe & Knife Games at the Sports & Event Center (SEC)
    • 10 AM - Omegaball Women's Invitational at Manchester Meadows (MM)
    • 11 AM - 2023 BullShooter Invitational Shootout (SEC)
    • Noon - Omegaball Men's Invitational at Manchester Meadows (MM)
    • 1 PM - Professional Cuesports League (SEC)
    • 2 PM - TurfWars Invitational: Adult Kickball Championship (MM)
    • 3 PM - The Ocho Show (SEC)
    • 4 PM - 2023 NWLA Wiffleball All-Stars (MM)
    • 5 PM - Major League Table Tennis (SEC)
    • 6 PM - 2023 Slippery Stairs (MM)
    • 7 PM - Johnsonville SuperHole IV Championship (SEC)
    • 8 PM - Johnsonville SuperHole IV Championship (SEC) continues
    • 10 PM - Pillow Fight Championship (SEC) 

Event Notes

  • Omegaball is like a 3-sided soccer game with 3 teams. 
  • BullShooter is electronic darts.
  • The Ocho Show is hosted by ESPN hosts Marty Smith and Ryan McGee including an overview of Ocho-day sports.
  • Slippery Stairs originated as a Japanese game show where contestants climb a staircase that's covered in a slippery substance. Who can make it to the top?
  • Johnsonville SuperHole IV Championship is an American Cornhole League (ACL) event and features 8 ACL Pro’s paired with celebrities for this fan-favorite event.
  • ESPN8: The Ocho is in its 7th edition and was inspired by the 2004 film, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” This day of seldom-seen, unique sports can also be viewed on ESPN2. 
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