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ESPN8: The Ocho

  • Date: 08/02/2024  (all day)
  • Introduction: ESPN Take Over from Rock Hill, SC All Day

ESPN8: The Ocho returns to Rock Hill for the third straight year with a full day of unique sports events aired live on ESPN2 from Manchester Meadows and the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center.  Events are free to watch so come join us on site!  Don't miss the free ESPN8 The Ocho Fan Zone with ESPN's Big Wheel Racing with a Sonic Twist, food trucks, music, vendors and giveaways.  The Fan Zone begins at 9 AM at Manchester Meadows.  Competition schedule is below.

Are You New to The Ocho?

  • Sports hosted in Rock Hill in prior years include slippery stairs, kickball, air guitar, pillow fighting, break dancing, ax throwing, table tennis, cornhole, OmegaBall, cue sports and more. 
  • Here's a recap of the 2022 event from SportsCenter.
  • ESPN8: The Ocho is in its 8th edition and was inspired by the 2004 film, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” This day of seldom-seen, unique sports can be viewed on ESPN2. 
  • This year's The Ocho spans four days (Aug. 1-4) with 54 hours from across the globe on ESPN, ESPN2. Full ESPN News Release

Competition Schedule (Rock Hill, Aug. 2)

Schedule is subject to change.

  • 8 AM - Blade Masters: Axe & Knife Throwing (Sports & Event Center)
  • 9 AM - FlingGolf All Star Skills Challenge (Manchester Meadows)
  • 10 AM - 2024 BullShooter Invitational Shootout (Sports & Event Center)
  • 11 AM - OmegaBall (Manchester Meadows)
  • Noon - Pop-A-Shot 2024 National Championship presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon (Sports & Event Center)
  • 1 PM - Vii Sports 2024 National Championships (Manchester Meadows)
  • 2 PM - The Ocho Show (Sports & Event Center)
  • 3 PM - 2024 AWA Wiffle Ball All Star Game (Manchester Meadows)
  • 4 PM - USA Dodgeball All-Star Showcase (Sports & Event Center)
  • 5 PM - Manscaped TurfWars Adult Kickball Championship (Manchester Meadows)
  • 6 PM - Major League Table Tennis Showcase (Sports & Event Center)
  • 7 PM - Slippery Stairs (Manchester Meadows)
  • 8 PM - American Cornhole League: Armed Forces Event (Sports & Event Center)
  • 10 PM - The 2024 Silverback Breaking Invitational (Sports & Event Center)
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