Name: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-15

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

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® returns to Detroit this November with high-flying circus thrills, nonstop action and family fun for all ages! The two-hour live show features heart-pounding stunts, gravity-defying acrobatics, trapeze artists, the Double Wheel of Destiny, a high-speed bicycle troupe, powerful Mongolian acrobats, Latin dance and fan-favorite characters like Bailey the Robo Pup. Set to a high-energy soundtrack with vibrant visuals and larger-than-life production, the show transforms Little Caesars Arena into “The Greatest Party On Earth.” Families can also arrive early to enjoy an interactive pre-show featuring music, movement and crowd engagement from the Ringling Hype Crew.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®

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