GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Three upcoming Grand Rapids Rise matches – two at home and one on the road – will be televised by CBS Sports Network, as announced by Pro Volleyball Federation on Wednesday. A total of 10 League matches will be aired on CBS Sports Network to kick off a multi-year broadcast agreement, including seven regular-season matches plus the League’s semifinal and championship matches in May.
The Rise’s three appearances on CBS Sports Network, tied for most in the League, include their home match against Orlando on Saturday, April 6, a visit to Omaha on Friday, April 26, and their regular-season finale against Omaha on Sunday, May 12 at Van Andel Arena. The final two telecasts will feature time changes from the original schedule, as the April 26 road match will start at 9:30 p.m. EDT instead of 8 p.m., and the finale at home will begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of 4 p.m.
The seven regular-season matches being aired by CBS Sports Network include:
- Saturday, April 6: Orlando at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. EDT
- Friday, April 12: San Diego at Columbus, 7 p.m. EDT
- Sunday, April 21: Atlanta at Orlando, 2 p.m. EDT
- Friday, April 26: Grand Rapids at Omaha, 9:30 p.m. EDT
- Sunday, April 28: Vegas at Atlanta, 2 p.m. EDT
- Saturday, May 4: Omaha at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. EDT
- Sunday, May 12: Omaha at Grand Rapids, 5:30 p.m. EDT
Details about the postseason telecasts in May will be announced at a later date. The full League release can be found here.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is REAL PRO VOLLEYBALL and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. Pro Volleyball Federation began play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players and elite players from around the world. Our focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of play, treatment of players, quality of event presentations, and day-to-day fan experience is world class and the very best offered in North America. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT THE GRAND RAPIDS RISE
Founded in December 2022 as the first Pro Volleyball Federation franchise, the Grand Rapids Rise made their debut at Van Andel Arena on Jan. 25, 2024. Led by longtime Michigan State and Western Michigan head coach Cathy George, the Rise’s 14-player roster will play 24 games (12 home, 12 away) during their inaugural season. The team is operated by DP Fox Sports & Entertainment and owned by Dan DeVos, who is also co-owner and CEO of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Visit grrise.com for the schedule and to purchase tickets.