Paintball to Popdarts to Pillow Fighting: ESPN8 The Ocho Coming to Walt Disney World (and How You Can Attend for Free)

ESPN8: The Ocho Coming to Walt Disney World August 1st

Have you ever seen people try to race up a flight of soapy and slippery stairs? Ever seen a pillow fight where they keep score? Well, get ready to watch a wacky and wild day of competitions like these at Walt Disney World Resort, because ESPN is bringing ESPN8: The Ocho to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Most Magical Place on Earth. The Ocho is the sports network’s annual zany showcase of seldom-seen sports like Dodgeball, Pillow Fighting and Slippery Stairs.

How to Attend ESPN8: The Ocho

All events are free to attend for fans. Venues at the sports complex will each open an hour before the first event. Throughout the day on Friday, Aug. 1 food trucks, concessions, and exclusive The Ocho merchandise will be available.

Advanced registration is not required, but it is encouraged. Register here: https://system.gotsport.com/stores/57X944920

ESPN8: The Ocho Schedule

• Major League Paintball (10 a.m.): The day starts with elite paintball teams adding a splash of color to the festivities with their precision combat techniques. 
• NWLA Wiffleball (11 a.m.): Not your elementary school gym class version of wiffleball. You’ll be amazed at these athletes’ ability to make the ball virtually unhittable.  
• Omegaball (12 p.m.): A fast-paced, high-scoring version of soccer where three teams compete at the same time with three different goals.  
• TurfWars Adult Kickball (1 p.m.): Good ol’ fashioned adult kickball played at the highest level. 
• SportsCenter (2 p.m.): ESPN’s signature highlight show hosted by Randy Scott and Gary Striewski. 
• Bullshooter (3 p.m.): You might have played a version of this game with soft-tipped darts and an electronic dart board. These athletes are just better at it.  
• The Ocho Show (4 p.m.): Hosted by Clinton Yates, Arda Öcal and Cristina Alexander, the show offers interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and coverage from across the venue. 
• The Popdarts Championship presented by APL (5 p.m.): Combining the fun of suction cups with the excitement of throwing things at a small target. This might become your next favorite backyard party game.  
• Slippery Stairs (6 p.m.): Gravity and ultra-slippery soap are the real opponents in this hilarious head-to-head competition that features multiple competitors attempting to ascend a staircase.  
• Extreme Archery Championship presented by Archery Tag (7 p.m.): A cross between archery and sports like paintball or laser tag. But don’t worry, this extreme sport uses soft arrows and plenty of protective gear, including helmets.  
• Dodgeball (8 p.m.): The thrilling high-octane team sport from your youth played by world-class athletes. This might be the most intense competition of the event (and the one I’m looking forward to watching the most). 
• Pop-A-Shot 2025 National Championship (9 p.m.): The classic basketball arcade game played in a head-to-head format. Last year’s winner was a 37-year-old who averaged an incredible 69 shots per round! 
• Pillow Fighting (10 p.m.)

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