Wacky sports fans, rejoice. Every year, "ESPN8: The Ocho" brings the world's most obscure sports to a national audience, and this year's edition is sure to be the quirkiest yet.
ESPN platforms will soon become the fictional "Ocho," this time boasting more than 65 hours of unconventional sporting events and a record-breaking 30 new competitions.
Throughout the weekend, fans will be able to witness the majesty of sports like Ultimate Frisbee, Cornhole and Slippery Stairs. The Savannah Bananas will also make an appearance as they take the field at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles.
Here is everything you need to know to tune into this year's "ESPN8: The Ocho" takeover, including TV and streaming options for the annual sports marathon.
How to watch ESPN8: The Ocho
- Dates: Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 3
- TV channel: ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
You'll find most of the "ESPN8: The Ocho" action on ESPN2 and ESPNU, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. The Friday night game featuring the Savannah Bananas will air on ESPN. Cord-cutters can also stream the action on Fubo.
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What is ESPN8: The Ocho?
The fictional network first appeared in the 2004 film "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story."
In the movie, it carried the broadcasting rights for the dodgeball championship between Average Joe's and Globo Gym. Commentators Cotton McKnight (Gary Cole) and Pepper Brooks (Jason Bateman) were on the call as Average Joe's, led by Peter La Fleur (Vince Vaughn), upset White Goodman (Ben Stiller) and his Globo Gym team.
It made its real-life debut in 2017, when ESPN finally decided to bring it into existence as a televised showcase of obscure sports from around the world. Its motto and mission remain simple: "Bringing You the Finest in Seldom-Seen Sports."
ESPN8: The Ocho TV schedule 2025
Most events for "ESPN8: The Ocho" will air on ESPN2 and ESPNU. On Friday, the matchup between the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
(Note: Events in bold are making their debut on "ESPN8: The Ocho.")
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Watch |
| Thursday, July 31 | 7 p.m. | Red Bull Flugtag Cincinnati | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 7:30 p.m. | Ludwig's Streamer Games | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 8 p.m. | 2025 Blackbird Cup - Alberta Pro Roller Hockey League | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9 p.m. | National Ball Hockey League Presented by Garage Beer | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 10 p.m. | National Putting Tour American Dream's Super Roll of Putting | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 10:30 p.m. | Nulu Bock Fest Goat Racing Championships | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11 p.m. | T-Rex World Championship Races | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11:30 p.m. | 2025 Corgi Races at Emerald Downs | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Friday, Aug. 1 | Midnight | 2025 World Dog Surfing Championships Best Waves | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 12:30 a.m. | Roofball - 2025 RFA Cup | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 1 a.m. | The 2024 Onewheel World Championship - Race for the Rail | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 1:30 a.m. | 2025 NESSBIC Finals presented by Stern Pinball | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 2 a.m. | 2025 Golden Tee Golf World Championships | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 2:30 a.m. | 2023 FTA World Championship (Freestyle Trampoline) | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 3 a.m. | 2023 Wisconsin Auctioneers Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 3:30 a.m. | 2020 USA Mullet Championships | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 4 a.m. | Battle of the Buoy 2 | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 4:30 a.m. | SXY National Beach Tennis Invitational | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 5 a.m. | IWL WRESTBALL 3x3 | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 6 a.m. | Battle Court Jai-Alai Championship VII | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7 a.m. | 11th Annual Outhouse Races | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Swiss Stone Tossing | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 8 a.m. | Mailboat Jumping | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Big League Chew presents: 2025 National Bubble Gum Blowing Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9 a.m. | FlingGolf: LFC-5 Longest FlingShot Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9:30 a.m. | The GoodYear Blimp Sky Race of the Century | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 10 a.m. | Major League Paintball 3v3 World Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11 a.m. | NWLA All-Star Game | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Noon | OmegaBall World Invitational presented by QuickSilver Scientific | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 1 p.m. | Turf Wars Adult Kickball Tournament | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 2 p.m. | ACL World Championship: Trickshot Challenge | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 3 p.m. | The 4th Annual BullShooter Invitational Shootout presented by TouchTunes | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 4 p.m. | The Ocho Show | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 5 p.m. | The Popdarts Championship presented by APL | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 6 p.m. | 2025 Slippery Stairs | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7 p.m. | 2025 Extreme Archery Championship presented by AcheryTag | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7 p.m. | Banana Ball: Firefighters vs. Savannah Bananas | ESPN, Fubo | |
| 8 p.m. | The National Dodgeball League Championship Games | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 8 p.m. | ACL World Championship: Women, Senior, Junior Championships | ESPNU, Fubo | |
| 9 p.m. | Pop-A-Shot 2025 National Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 10 p.m. | Hush Presents: Pillow Fight Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11 p.m. | Carjitsu Champ | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Saturday, Aug. 2 | Midnight | Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 2 a.m. | Diving Chess: Duel in the Depths | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 2:30 a.m. | Freestyle Chess | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 3 a.m. | Microsoft Excel World Championship Finals | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 3:30 a.m. | NHRL Teams: Robot Fighting Championships | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 4 a.m. | Viii Sports 2024 National Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 5 a.m. | 2022 Speed Chess Championship Final presented by Chess.com | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 5:30 a.m. | ProSayulita SUP OPEN | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 6 a.m. | 2023 FootGolf World Cup | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 6:30 a.m. | World Series of Armwrestling Finals Season 3 | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7 a.m. | NHRL Prime Time Robot Fighting | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 360 Hoops Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 8 a.m. | Padel Ping Pong Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Bottlesbee Presented by Gronk Fitness | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9 a.m. | Bike Polo Presented by Legacy Pro Sports | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9:30 a.m. | 2023 World Table Hockey Championships | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11 a.m. | World Axe & Knife Throwing Championship 2025 | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Noon | ACL World Championship: Pro Doubles Final | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 2:30 p.m. | ACL World Championship: Superhole | ESPNU, Fubo | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Banana Ball: Firefighters vs. Savannah Bananas | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9 p.m. | T-Rex World Championship Races (re-air) | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Coffin Wars, Grapple to the Grave | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 10 p.m. | Tire Wrestling: No Ropes. Just Rubber | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 10:30 p.m. | The 2025 Big Boy Soap Hockey Tournament | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11 p.m. | Donk Toss World Championship | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11:30 p.m. | World Premiere: BBA Bubbleball | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Sunday, Aug. 3 | Midnight | Tractor Pulling | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 12:30 a.m. | 2025 Corgi Races at Emerald Downs (re-air) | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 1 a.m. | TBA Ocho Programming | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 2 a.m. | TBA Ocho Programming | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 5 a.m. | The 2025 Ultimate Ninja World Series Finals presented by Americas NAVY | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 5:30 a.m. | Buoy Cup | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 6 a.m. | Microsoft Excel World Championship 2024 Finals | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 6:30 a.m. | The Goodyear Blimp Sky Race of the Century (re-air) | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 7 a.m. | Never Tell Me The Odds Ocho Special | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 11:30 a.m. | 2025 US Open Ultimate Championships: Mixed Finals | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| Noon | ACL World Championship: Pro Singles Final | ESPN, Fubo | |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2025 US Open Ultimate Championships: Women's Finals | ESPN2, Fubo | |
| 4 p.m. | 2025 US Open Ultimate Championships: Men's Finals | ESPNU, Fubo |