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

Featuring a panoramic view of the Thornapple River, a challenging, yet playable course, bent grass fairways, multiple tees, driving range, carts with GPS yardage system, lessons and a dining/banquet facility.

The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe

The Cannonsburg adventure tour puts adventurists in the Cannonsburg tree tops, zipping through terrain guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Perfect for first-timers or the experienced adrenaline junkie.

Cannonsburg Zipline

Hudsonville Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Hudsonville Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! Bumpers are great to keep the bowling balls out of the gutters and smiles on the faces of your small children.

Hudsonville Lanes

Rated 4 1/2 stars (out of 5) by Golf Digest; 9-time host of NCAA National Championships and annual host of the Michigan High School Golf Finals. Popular choice for golf outings and special events.

The Meadows Golf Club at Grand Valley State University

A small brewery with a neighborhood pub feel. Come as you are. Great beer here.

White Flame Brewing Company

Rockford Brewing Company (RBC) opened for business in 2012 by its founding partners, Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard. Although relatively new as a company, RBC’s team has over 15 years of previous professional brewing and business experience. RBC specializes in traditional and inventive beers that focus on Michigan agriculture. The brewery is located in historic downtown Rockford, MI and is situated adjacent to Michigan’s Frederick Meijer White Pine Trail State Park and among the rolling hills of the beautiful Rogue River Valley.

Rockford Brewing Company

Riding lessons, birthday parties, and one day trail rides.

Legacy Stables

Established in 2012, Pike 51 was a long time dream of owners Ron Snider & Steve Guikema. With 15 taps and homemade Root Beer on tap, there is something for everyone.

Pike 51 Brewery

Established in 2012, Pike 51 was a long time dream of owners Ron Snider & Steve Guikema. With 15 taps and homemade Root Beer on tap there is something for everyone.

Pike 51 Brewery Facility Tour

Over the past 28 years The Honey Creek Inn preserves and exemplifies what a Pub truly is: historic, full of local tradition, and the warmth of the many hearts that have passed through the Inn over the years. Displaying hundreds of original taps of beers served over the years the Honey Creek Inn continues serving the best brews in true English pint glasses. Preparing foods from around the world and your mom’s kitchen, award winning Chef Laurel Mayer Deruda creates a menu with exciting twists!

Honey Creek Inn

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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