If you want to know one thing about Southwest Louisiana, it’s that we love our sports. From the diamond to the court to the ring, this month has many opportunities to get your game on in Louisiana’s Playground! Whether you’re in for the week soaking up the sun or you’re a local looking for something to do- we’ve got you covered.
Where’s all my Mrs. Ropers at? The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators have been all the rage across SWLA since their opening night, with over 2,300 fans present and well-entertained for their home debut. Featuring lots of fun, the games consist of contests, races, dance battles, and more for fans to take part in. The Gators are playing on fire, as they are the #1 Louisiana team in the league, making them the first half-season Louisiana champions and securing them a spot in the playoffs at the end of July. This month, the Gators are set to play 12 home games at Joe Miller Ballpark at McNeese. As if it couldn’t get any sweeter, the Gators are hosting another free admission game night for all on Friday, July 12th. But wait- get ready to unlock your inner diva as the theme on the 12th invites the International Order of the Mrs. Ropers to take over the field!
Every Gators game has a theme for the whole community to participate in. Tickets can be purchased online here or you can buy them at the gate. For more information and details of the Gators’ game and promotional schedule, check out www.gumbeauxgators.com.
Basketball isn’t quite over yet, either, in Lake Charles as the Bayou Ball’n National Championship tournament dribbles into town from July 12th through the 14th for a slam dunk of a time. Held at various courts around town, top-talent basketball players from all over the south will make their way into Lake Charles to compete for the gold. The championship tournament will even hold its own skills challenge for players to boast their skills in free throws, 3-point shoot out, knockout, dribble dish, and swish. More information such as venues and schedules can be found here and tickets for spectators are $5.
Get ready for a rumble in the bayou! This isn’t *technically* in July, but it’s exciting enough that everyone should know now to secure your tickets. The Peak Fighting Championships, featuring Bare Knuckle Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and 4 oz Muay Thai, come swinging into the Lake Charles Event Center on Saturday, August 3rd, starting at 5 PM. Known as the new era of combat sports, Peak Fighting’s focus is to revolutionize the operation of Mixed Martial Arts by showcasing their fighter’s vast talents. With a main card of six fights and a prelim round of 2, the night is expected to be full on spectacular. Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster at this link and come with a variety of packages. See you there!
More sporting events and details can be found on our calendar of events! For the need-to-know information, big-game updates, and successes of the sporting world in SWLA, be sure to check out Where Champions are Crowned, released on the first of each month on visitlakecharles.org. Let’s Play!
