West Michigan Sports Commission

West Michigan Sports Commission We foster economic development by attracting sporting events that improve our citizens' quality of life and elevate the brand of Grand Rapids.

The West Michigan Sports Commission is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that identifies, secures and hosts a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events to make a positive impact on the region’s economy and quality of life. Since its inception in 2007, the WMSC has booked over 600 sporting events and tournaments that attracted 1,000,000 athletes and visitors, generating $290 million in direct visitor spending.

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:⚾️Game Day USA MI Open State Championships (Spring) - May 29-31st; Youth baseball ta...
05/27/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:

⚾️Game Day USA MI Open State Championships (Spring) - May 29-31st; Youth baseball takes over the Meijer Sports Complex in a competitive state championship.

🏃‍♀️‍➡️MHSAA Track & Field State Finals - May 30th; Throughout greater Grand Rapids, athletes will compete for their schools in state finals.

🌊Grand Rapids High School Rowing Invitational - May 30th; The 30th annual GR Rowing Invitational takes on the Grand River at Riverside Park.

🏐MJVBA State Championships - May 30-31st; Youth volleyball takes over the DeVos Place Convention Center to compete in state championships.

For more information on these events and upcoming events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

Memorial Day Weekend, GRInvitational by Pass FC took place just north of Grand Rapids, bringing youth soccer teams to co...
05/26/2026

Memorial Day Weekend, GRInvitational by Pass FC took place just north of Grand Rapids, bringing youth soccer teams to compete. We had fun capturing some action of various teams on Saturday.

See all upcoming events here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

Volunteer at The Hartford Nationals this summer!Be apart of the largest national sport championship event for athletes w...
05/26/2026

Volunteer at The Hartford Nationals this summer!

Be apart of the largest national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment or intellectual disability!

Visit this link to see available volunteer roles:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/29409318065/false #/invitation

Grab a group of 10 or more and earn $500 when your group volunteers 45 hours.
Interested? Please contact Katy at [email protected] to register your group.
*Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

Move United, in partnership with The Hartford, is making adaptive equipment and sports more accessible for youth and adu...
05/23/2026

Move United, in partnership with The Hartford, is making adaptive equipment and sports more accessible for youth and adults with disabilities!

Having the proper adaptive equipment is a game changer. This grant provides up to $5,000 in adaptive sports equipment to help athletes pursue their goals and reach new heights—on and off the field of play.

Applications for The Hartford Athlete Equipment Grant are open till June 15th,
2026. Please visit https://moveunitedsport.org/athlete-equipment-grant-application/

Thank you to the Grand Rapids Chamber for capturing these wonderful moments from last week's dedication ceremony of our ...
05/22/2026

Thank you to the Grand Rapids Chamber for capturing these wonderful moments from last week's dedication ceremony of our newly expanded Meijer Sports Complex. It's an exciting time for youth and amateur sports in West Michigan!

This weekend in Grand Rapids Sports:⚾️ USSSA BATL Military Family United - May 22-24; Taking place at the Meijer Sports ...
05/20/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids Sports:

⚾️ USSSA BATL Military Family United - May 22-24; Taking place at the Meijer Sports Complex, 9U-14U baseball compete this Memorial Day weekend.

For more information on this event and upcoming events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

Home field advantage unlocked. 🥎✨The Meijer Sports Complex expansion is completed, featuring new championship-level soft...
05/14/2026

Home field advantage unlocked. 🥎✨
The Meijer Sports Complex expansion is completed, featuring new championship-level softball fields, added amenities, and space to welcome hundreds of additional teams each year.
We’re proud to have Aquinas College Athletics Softball call this world-class facility home while continuing to grow the game across West Michigan.

Aquinas College softball finally has a home field! 🥎 See how the Meijer Sports Complex expansion is changing the game for the Saints and girls across West Michigan. 👇

05/14/2026

A pickleball tournament for seniors will be held at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids this weekend, with players able to qualify for the US Senior Pickleball National Championship. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

Our team attended Experience Grand Rapids' Toast the Town today, celebrating the local tourism and hospitality industry....
05/13/2026

Our team attended Experience Grand Rapids' Toast the Town today, celebrating the local tourism and hospitality industry. From apple orchards to hotels and exceptional service, we're proud to be part of this community. It was also a great opportunity for our current interns to get to know our partners.

Last night, we officially cut the ribbon on the expanded Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford, marking an exciting new chap...
05/12/2026

Last night, we officially cut the ribbon on the expanded Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford, marking an exciting new chapter for sports in West Michigan. ✂️
This $13.5M expansion brings the new Alro Steel Championship Softball field, 2 flexible use fields, 20 pickleball courts, and enhanced amenities that will welcome even more athletes, families, and visitors to our region each year. In addition, we unveiled a new statue and donor plaza outside of our DeVos Family Championship Baseball field.
We’re proud to continue growing opportunities for youth and amateur sports and the impact they bring to our community!

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:☀️ USSP North Zone Championship - May 15-17th; Join US Senior Pickleball at Belknap ...
05/12/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:

☀️ USSP North Zone Championship - May 15-17th; Join US Senior Pickleball at Belknap Park for a senior pickleball tournament.

⚾️ Ricky Vaughan's Major League Classic - May 15-17th; Youth and high school baseball takes over the Meijer Sports Complex in an exciting tournament put on by Game Day USA

For more information on these events and all upcoming events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

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300 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 240
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

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