Drawing inspiration from the 2004 hit movie "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" featuring Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller, ESPNU will become ESPN8: "The Ocho" on Tuesday, Aug. 8, or more appropriately, 8/8. For one day only, the faux network will feature a line-up of unconventional sporting events ranging from Disc Golf to Ultimate Trampoline Dodgeball and Firefighters World Challenge playing off the mantra highlighted in the movie: "Bringing you the Finest in Seldom Seen Sports".
Beginning at midnight, Monday into Tuesday, the network will air offbeat, alternative events, including:A vast majority of these events will be available On Demand on both TV and streaming devices; however, unfortunately, Cotton McKnight and Pepper Brooks will not be on-hand to provide colorful commentary of all these great events.
Full Schedule
Date | Time (ET) | Title | Network |
Tues, Aug 8 | Midnight | 2016 American Disc Golf Championship | ESPN8: "The Ocho" |
2 a.m. | 2016 WFTDA Roller Derby Championships | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
4 a.m. | 2016 Sky Zone Ultimate Trampoline Dodgeball | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
5:30 a.m. | Firefighters World Challenge XXV | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
8 a.m. | 2016 Kabaddi World Cup Final | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
9 a.m. | World Darts Championship | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
11:30 a.m. | Arm Wrestling: Best of WAL 2016 Championship | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
12:30 p.m. | 2017 Championship of Bags | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
2:30 p.m. | EVO 2017 World Championship - Street Fighter | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
5:00 p.m. | Moxie Games | ESPN8: "The Ocho" | |
7 p.m. | U.S. Open Ultimate Championship | ESPN8: "The Ocho" |
All of these events have previously aired across ESPN networks with the exception of the Moxie Games.
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