Looking for something unexpected, fun, and free to add to your Walt Disney World vacation?
If you happen to be visiting on August 7, head over to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as ESPN8: The Ocho returns for a second year of wonderfully wacky competition. You’ll see athletes racing up slippery staircases, tossing inflatable donkeys, and taking on housekeeping-inspired challenges during a day packed with unforgettable moments and one-of-a-kind sports.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, The Ocho will showcase 10 live sporting events in all, bringing together returning favorites and new additions for a full day of family fun.
And the best part? Admission and parking are completely free!
What Can You Watch?
This year’s lineup features some of the most offbeat competitions in sports. From skill-based challenges to crowd-pleasing showdowns, there’s always something fun happening around every corner.
New This Year
- Donk Toss – This challenge puts competitors’ accuracy to the test as they toss an inflatable donkey toward a target.
- Roofball – What started as a backyard game has evolved into a fiercely competitive sport. Players score points by tossing a ball onto a rooftop and strategically placing their shots.
- Housekeeping Games – Inspired by the skills used by hotel housekeepers every day, this competition challenges participants with events that test speed, precision, and teamwork.
Returning Favorites
- Slippery Stairs – A fan favorite for a reason, the event challenges competitors to climb an extremely slick staircase while battling gravity, and each other, every step of the way.
- Combat Archery – Part archery and part dodgeball, this fast-moving competition combines athleticism, strategy, and foam-tipped arrows in a unique test of skill.
- Dodgeball – The classic playground game gets a championship-level showcase as elite competitors duck, dive, and dodge their way to victory.
- Big League Wiffle Ball World Series – Backyard bragging rights are on the line as competitors showcase creative pitching, clutch hitting, and plenty of Wiffle Ball strategy.
- Popdarts Championship – Contestants compete using suction-cup darts, aiming for precision throws and big points.
- Pop-A-Shot National Championship – The iconic arcade basketball game becomes a serious competition as players go head-to-head to make as many baskets as possible.
Many of these competitions will air across ESPN platforms, giving audiences around the country a chance to experience some of the most entertaining and unconventional events in sports.
Experience The Ocho Live
Watching The Ocho on TV is fun. Experiencing it live at Walt Disney World is even better! Spend the day exploring ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, cheering on competitors and watching as ESPN cameras capture every unforgettable moment.
Getting there is easy, too. Complimentary parking is available and guests who are staying on property can also grab a ride with Minnie Van Service through the Lyft app. While you’re there, be sure to swing by the Fan Zones for limited Ocho merchandise, photo ops, and the chance to try some of your favorite Ocho games.
Whether you’re between park days or looking to mix things up during your Walt Disney World vacation, The Ocho adds a playful twist to your Disney day.
Event Schedule
Here’s what’s on deck Friday, August 7 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
Event Schedule
- 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – 2026 Big League Wiffle Ball World Series
- 11:00 a.m. – Noon – Donk Toss
- Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Turf Wars Adult Kickball
- 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – 2026 Roofball U.S. Open
- 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Combat Archery All Stars
- 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – 2026 Housekeeping Games
- 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – USA Dodgeball
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – The Popdarts Championship
- 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Pop-A-Shot 2026 National Championship
- 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Slippery Stairs: Primetime Chaos Tour
For the latest event schedule and information, visit ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Celebrating 10 Years of The Ocho
Inspired by the fictional ESPN8 channel from the movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, The Ocho has grown into an annual celebration of offbeat sports and unlikely champions. What started 10 years ago as a playful idea has become one of ESPN’s most anticipated summer traditions, shining a spotlight on competitions that are as entertaining as they are unique.
And a decade later, there’s still nothing quite like cheering for the wonderfully wacky world of The Ocho in person, so grab your loudest cheers and join the fun on August 7.
