The movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story invented the concept of an ESPN channel so weird that it would air professional dodgeball. It was called “ESPN8: “The Ocho,” and now that will become a reality for one magical day. Here’s how to watch it:
ESPN is creating ESPN8: ‘The Ocho’ for one glorious day
Bold strategy, Cotton.
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
On Thursday ESPN announced that on Tuesday, Aug. 8, ESPNU would transform into ESPN8: “The Ocho,” and air sports that never, ever get airtime outside of internet streams.
The full lineup so you can call in sick to work:
All times Eastern.
ESPN8: “The Ocho” schedule
Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 a.m. | 2016 American Disc Golf Championship. |
| 2 a.m. | 2016 WFTDA Roller Derby Championships. |
| 4 a.m. | 2016 Sky Zone Ultimate Trampoline Dodgeball. |
| 5:30 a.m. | Firefighters World Challenge XXV. |
| 8 a.m. | 2016 Kabaddi World Cup Final. |
| 9 a.m. | World Darts Championship. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Arm Wrestling: Best of WAL 2016 Championship. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 2017 Championship of Bags. |
| 2:30 p.m. | EVO 2017 World Championship - Street Fighter |
| 5:00 p.m. | Moxie Games. |
| 7:00 p.m. | U.S. Open Ultimate Championships |
This lineup is a nice reminder that 2004 was so cute. When Dodgeball came out, we all assumed that dodgeball on TV would be a funny joke. How wrong we were. Bold move Cotton. We’ll see if this strategy pays off.
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