Name: The Battleground 2k26: U of M vs. UH
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25

A stylish lounge & nightclub located on the lower level of the B.O.B. A microbrewery, featuring our own micro-brewed beer, live entertainment on weekends, billiards, games and traditional pub fare.

B.O.B.'s Brewery

Social Misfits is proud to feature scratch-made waffle dishes, both savory and sweet, along with micro-roasted, artisanal coffee and craft cocktails. Enjoy all day long; equally suited for an unordinary lunch, dinner date, or boozy brunch with friends.

Social Misfits

Ding Tea's selected tea leaves originate from the high altitude mountains of Taiwan. Each cup of tea harnesses the essence of nature. Bubble tea.

Ding Tea

People have been coming to Bobarino's Pizzeria since 1997 to enjoy some of West Michigan's best wood-fired pizza and craft beer. Diverse experiences can be had at Bobarino's, including open-air dining on the Sky Deck, made-to-order pizza topped with fresh produce from the [live wall](https://www.thegilmorecollection.com/thebob/livewall/), billiards, and live entertainment.

The folks at Bobarino's understand that there's no better compliment to pizza than beer. The daily tap list features 12 handcrafted beers from B.O.B.'s Brewery in addition to other local favorites and traditional domestics. The wood-fired pizza menu is accompanied by a variety of classic American dishes like comfort food classics and build-your-own burgers. Everything on the menu is approachable and there are options for all tastes. The space is lively and ideal for large groups, family nights, after-work cocktails, pre-concert dinners, and late-night excursions. Grab **a little pizza happiness** at Bobarino's.

Bobarino's Pizzeria

The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. Its casual appeal, large size, and historic charm have given The B.O.B. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is **a big old building of fun**, offering a multitude of choices for each guest who walks through the door.

The B.O.B.

Free ride service runs Monday-Friday from 7AM - 12AM, Saturday from 11AM - 1AM, Sunday from 11AM - 5PM. Park in a DASH lot and hop on board to travel around downtown Grand Rapids.

DASH Downtown Area Shuttle

The reflection of light. Simple, heart-felt, intense flavors that reflect our lived experiences. Luna is the love child of Latin American and West Michigan Cultures, best mixed beneath a shared light. We love this food, we love this place, and we’re excited to add another dimension to an already vibrant city.

Ecology is central to the Luna ethos. We believe that any sustainable entity should view itself as a part of a vibrant, living community. Our ingredients, staff, dining space, and customers are considered a small piece of an ongoing Midwestern narrative. We seek to honor the history that made this place possible, and feel humbled to add a chapter to it. From the soil and grass that feeds our ingredients, to the environment our customers experience these flavors in; we are a part of a great ecology.

Luna

Full-Service Restaurant and Bar with 9 simulator bays, featuring Trackman and Multi Sport gaming technology. Interactive sports for everyone.

Gimme's Par & Grill

Casual-Pub for all social gatherings offering New-American fare, craft beer, made to order spirit free cocktails, sangria, wine, beer cocktails, and much much more.

Social House

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

The Battleground 2K26 features a match-up between University of Michigan Wolverines and University of Houston Cougars on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Van Andel Arena at 1:00PM.  
  
Featuring two nationally recognized programs known for winning traditions, elite coaching, and passionate fan bases, this showdown promises to provide an exciting preview of what both teams hope will be championship-caliber seasons. Fans can expect a packed house and an electric atmosphere as they watch the nation's top student-athletes compete.  
  
The charitable component for The Battleground 2k26 will be rooted in service, inspiring the participating student-athletes to use their talent and influence to affect the lives of kids in the local community. The Battleground 2k26 basketball platform will greatly impact the Grand Rapids community and will also be a rewarding experience for the student-athletes and universities.  
  
Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 18 at 10:00AM. \*Please note the box office will not be open for the on sale.  
  
Ticket prices are subject to change. For current ticket prices visit Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices may vary, as market pricing applies to all tickets. Prices may fluctuate based on supply and demand. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or on-line at Ticketmaster.com.

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