Devoted fans watching the Major League Baseball World Series or 'Dancing with the Stars' can vouch that we love a good tournament, especially if it's televised.
These tournaments and viral news about tournaments showcase our obsession with the bizarre, whether it's 82-year-old Cloris Leachman competing on 'Dancing with the Stars' and holding her own against competitors a fourth of her age, or Las Vegas' World Series of Beer Pong (I'm so going next year).
This year's World Series pits the Philadelphia Phillies against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Phillies took Game 1 of the series. This week on 'Dancing with the Stars,' Cloris Leachman stayed afloat and Toni Braxton got the hook.
Read about some of the more bizarre World Series below, as well as some of the recent pitfalls that have put a damper on this season's 'Dancing with the Stars.'
20 Tournaments + Viral News
Including 'Dancing with the Stars' and the World Series:
Marissa Brassfield — Oct 23, 2008 — Pop Culture
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Fitness Competitions for Seniors
79 Year-Old Bodybuilder Ray Moon
16
Fashion Face Off 2.0
Street Clash Global Street Style Competition
15
Photo Shoots For Body Image
Dancing With The Stars Cast Poses For Glamour
14
Sexism at Wimbledon?
Tournament Accused of Mistreating Venus Williams & Female Players
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82 Year Old Dancers
Cloris Leachman on Dancing with the Stars
12
Las Vegas Beer Pong Tournament
World Series of Beer Pong III
11
Reality Show Injuries
'Dancing With the Stars' is a Celeb Health Hazard
10
Career Revivals Through Dance
Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast
9
All-Star Show Design Contest
Converse Chuck Taylor MyChucks Competition
8
Red Bull Illume
Extreme Sports Photography Competition
7
Underwater Golf Tournaments
6
Sportvertising Digital TV
FCC Promotes DTV at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
5
Free Tacos To All US Citizens
Taco Bell Offer If Base Stolen in World Series
4
Pen Spinning Tournaments
16 Year Old Japanese Champion
3
Ballroom Dancing Kids
8 Year Olds on Dancing With the Stars
2
Watergun Assassination Tournaments
StreetWars
1
Text Messaging Competitions
13 Year-Old Wins LG Championship
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Celebratory Baseball Spirits
Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers is Charitable
Tennis-Themed Activations
The LALO Clubhouse Serves Up Tennis and Tequila at Thompson Central Park
Brazil-Only Sporting Event Spirits
The Johnnie Walker FIFA World Cup 2026 Was Matured for 24 Years
Zesty Tennis-Inspired Cocktails
'The Ace Paloma' Offers Fans a Taste of the U.S. Open
Celebratory World Cup Snacks
Walkers and FIFA Partnered to Mark the Upcoming World Cup
High-ABV Sporty Cocktails
BuzzBallz's SoccerBallz Celebrate Countries Playing in the World Cup
Wig-Snatching Games
Exploding Kittens Teased a New Party Game Called 'Snatch Snatch Wig'
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Global Chip Flavor Series
Lay’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Introduces 40 Globally Inspired Chip Flavors
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Tennis Tournament Capsule Collections
The Lululemon Indian Wells Apparel Range is Athlete-Approved
Tennis Star Tequila Experiences
Maestro Dobel Tequila x Aryna Sabalenka Partner for a New Campaign
Sleek Trophy Designs
Michelob ULTRA Unveils the FIFA World Cup 2026™ MVP Trophy
Inaugural Toy-Inspired Tournaments
BEYBLADE X Franchise is Expanding with BEYBLADE Day
Large-Scale Barista Competitions
Starbucks Hosted its 2025 Global Barista Champion in Las Vegas
Beer-Sponsored Beach Concerts
Corona and Todo Mundo no Rio Partnered for a Free Concert
Football Icon-Backed Ads
Michelob ULTRA to Elevate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Fan Experience
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Hockey Playoff Restaurant Campaigns
Boston Pizza Launched Its Hockey Playoff Campaign in Canada
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Limited Edition Tequila Bottles
Don Julio Reveals a 1942 FIFA World Cup-Inspired Bottle
Commemorative Baseball Hats
New Era Cap Company Pays Homage to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Professional Grade Pickleball Courts
CityPickle Opens Flagship Location in Times Square
Playful Tomato Athletes
The Heinz National Games Campaign Turns Tomato Stems into Sports Figures
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Competitive Toy-Inspired Circuits
The BEYBLADE X World Championship Partners with Walmart
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Chicken Wing Recipe Competitions
BOTA BOX Concludes Its National 'Wing It with Bota' Competition
Soccer-Inspired Fan-Driven Tequila Campaigns
Centenario Tequila Launches Memos for Mexico
Single-Serve Aromatized Wine Drinks
Three Exclusive BuzzBallz Flavors Launched in India
Puerto Rican Tourism Initiatives
Discover Puerto Rico Taps Kike Hernández for 'Return the Love'
Co-Branded Game Tournaments
Fortnite Announced the 'Stranger Things Cup' with Netflix
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Beer Sponsorship Activations
Michelob ULTRA Launched Its Canada-Wide FIFA World Cup Activations
Game-Inspired Y2K Collaborations
FlyQuest Taps Von Dutch to Prove that League Isn't Dead
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Celebratory Soccer Tournament Champagnes
The Taittinger FIFA World Cup Bottle is Headed to the UK
Non-Alcoholic Beer Ambassadors
Heineken Named Serena Williams Its Non-Alcoholic Beer Ambassador
Retro Team Beer Cans
Budweiser MLB Team Cans Feature Vintage Baseball Graphics for Anniversary
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Antiperspirant Sports Partnership Campaigns
Dove X the US Open Launch an Underarm Ambassadorship
Baseball Classic Cap Collections
New Era Debuts Its 2026 World Baseball Classic Collection
Soccer-Inspired Auto Campaigns
Valvoline Global Debuts the The Original Motor Oil. For the Driven
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Game Lore-Celebrating Events
Teamfight Tactics Season 16 is Titled 'Lore and Legends'
AI-Driven Tennis Tournament Experiences
Infosys Partners with Tennis Australia
Branded Youth Baseball Tournaments
Perfect Game Joins Forces with GOODLES to Boost Youth Sports
Daily Puzzle Game Shows
The Wordle Game Show Brings the Online Game to Real Life
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
Tuna-Focused Film Festivals
The Tuna Cans Film Festival Shares How People Enjoy Bumble Bee Tuna
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Phone Case Collaborations
TORRAS Dropped Its Portugal National Team Ostand Phone Case
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Game-Day Getup Sweepstakes
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Axe Wants to See Fans' Craziest Outfits
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Nostalgic Brand Ambassador Revivals
Dos Equis Reintroduces the Most Interesting Man in the World
Functional Basketball Tournament Partnerships
Windex is an Official Glass Cleaning Partner
Competitive Web3 Shooting Games
'Wilder World' was Announced at Gamescom 2025
Dancing Show-Supported Cleaning Products
Lysol Releases Scent with Dancing with the Stars: Live!
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Immersive Floral Tributes
ESPN Honors the 2025 NBA Finals with Mr. Flower Fantastic
Collaborative Esports Tetris Tournaments
Red Bull and The Tetris Company Announce a Tournament
Streaming Service Brainteaser Games
Netflix Puzzled Will Feature Show-Themed Puzzles
Tennis Tournament Outfitters
BOSS Secures Australian Open Tennis Fashion Partnership
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Global Tournament-Inspired Stays
The Autograph Collection and JW Marriott Prepare for FIFA 2026
Padel Sport Financial Partnerships
VanEck Signed on as Its Exclusive ETF Partner of the Padel Cup
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Inclusive Football Content Partnerships
NFL and The GIST are Engaging Millennial & Gen Z Women
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
World Cup Travel Packages
Raffles Boston Offers a Luxury World Cup Stay with Helicopter Transfers
Golf Tournament Sponsorships
T-Mobile Powered the 2026 PGA Championship With Its 5G & AI Tools
Online Multiplayer Game Championships
Blizzard Announced a 'World of Warcraft' International
AR Cultural Experiences
Snapchat and the Palace of Versailles Created Dansez Versailles
Soccer-Themed Cruise Experiences
Princess Cruises Will Deliver the 2026 FIFA World Cup Coverage
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Survival-Style Fantasy Football Experiences
Yahoo Sports and Liquid Death Inject Dark Humor
Stadium Stay Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces a World Cup Final Sleepover Suite for Fans
Pickle-Inspired Wines
Stella Rosa Presented Pickle Wine to Its Audience on April Fools' Day
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Collectible Baseball Figurines
Ghostwrite x MLB Game Face Taps into the Blind Box Craze
Sporting Event-Focused Experiences
Dave & Buster's Spotlights the Big Game Ticketed Experience
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
Flavor-Fueled Wrestling Events
Knorr Canada's Flavourmania Spotlights Winning Meal Enhancers
Performance-Driven Nail Care Collabs
ORLY is the Official Nail Partner of the WNBA’s LA Sparks
Appliance Brand-Supported Tennis Events
Haier Continues Its Support for the 2026 Australian Open
Mom-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Colossal Has Launched Its 2026 Super Mom Competition
Performance-Driven Athletic Tennis Partnerships
Lacoste Extends Partnership with Miami Open
Sports-Connected Brand Loyalty Initiatives
Lobos 1707 Activates a Buzzer Beater Fan Reward Program
Superstitious Fan-Inspired Campaigns
Heineken Rebuilds Arsenal Fans' Beloved Pub in Lisbon
Trailblazing Golf Events
Starter Collaborates with 2025 Original Tee Golf Classic
Fan-Centered Soccer Sweepstakes
Modelo Launches ‘Grita Gol’ Sweepstakes
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Inclusive Soccer Tournament Partnerships
Goya Foods Joins the 2025 Genuine Cup as a Sponsor
Hot Dog-Themed Baseball Fan Merch
Schneiders Launched Merch in Honor of Canadian Baseball Fans
Customized Soccer Tournament Packages
Roadtrips Unveiled 2026 FIFA World Cup Travel Packages
Interactive Soccer Viewing Experience
PubNub Partners with DAZN for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
Soccer-Themed Grocer Tote Bags
These Trader Joe’s Tote Bags are Being Given Away in San Francisco
Branded Motosport-Inspired Initiatives
Monster Energy Takes Over Miami for the Miami Grand Prix
Golf Tournament Whisky Brands
Stalk&Barrel Whisky is the Official Canadian Whisky of Golf Canada
Self-Aware Big Game Ads
Fanatics Sportsbook's First-Ever Super Bowl Spot is 'Bet on Kendall'
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
80s-Style Telethon Campaigns
Doritos' Telethon for Hawkins Invites Stranger Things Fans to Call In
Charitable Toddler-Focused Contests
Colossal Opens 2026 Toddler of the Year Registration
Multi-Continent Competitive Fitness Event
Fitstop Debuts the Global Games
Live Sports Jackpots
Budweiser Launched a Real-Time NHL Goal-Tracking Jackpot in Quebec
Centralized Basketball Information Platforms
Roto Sports Inc Debuts the RotoWireNBA Platform
Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings
HEAD Golf and Links Social Tour Bring Style to Toronto Invitational
Cultural Sports Collaboration
The Weeknd and Toronto Blue Jays Unite for a World Series Collection
Professional Tennis Roster Programs
Wilson Sporting Goods Welcomes Alex De Minaur in Tennis 360
Football Challenge Campaigns
Coca-Cola Beat the Icon Fantasy Premier League Lets Fans Face Stars
Game-Changing Sports Fan Experiences
Telstra Touch and Track Technology Debuts at Marvel Stadium
High-Profile Marathon Events
Tokyo Marathon Hosted the 2027 Abbott World Marathon
All-Star Cheerleading Facilities
Cheer Athletics St. Louis is Strategically Relocating
Summer-Forward Juice Sponsorships
Ocean Spray Becomes the 'Official Juice Sponsor' of Leagues Cup
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
Prominent Culinary Sponsor Anniversaries
Martin's Famous Potato Rolls Supports a Popular Event
Hockey Fan Brand Activations
Molson Canadian's Cheer Canadian Campaign Bought Buffalo a Round
Professional Golfer-Led Event Series
Topgolf is Partnering with Professional Golfer John Daly
Wrestling-Inspired Tequila Events
Tequila Don Gato Celebrates Its Entry into Florida
Diversified Esports Events
League of Legends' Nova Series is for Women and Marginalised Genders
Senior Canine Sports Events
Puppy Bowl XXII Will Have a Game with Senior Dogs for the First Time
Collaboration Soccer-Celebrating Tumblers
These Stanley 1913 Cups Celebrate Football
Editorial-Documentary Hotel Series
W Hotels Introduces the Latest Season of 'Hotel Tales'
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Real-Time Trivia Games
Trivia Duel Turns Real-Time Knowledge Battles Into Competitive Leaderboards