ATLANTA, Ga. (March 18, 2024) – The Atlanta Vibe – the city’s newest professional sports team – has their first local television partner in Peachtree Sports Network (WPCH 17.2). Today the organizations announced the schedule of Vibe matches that will air locally, beginning with this Thursday’s match against the Orlando Valkyries (March 21).
“This partnership will provide another opportunity for Atlantans to cheer on their city’s newest professional sports team and turn our athletes into household names across the Southeast,” said Colleen Craig, owner of the Atlanta Vibe. “Our roster is comprised of some of the best volleyball players in the world and the Vibe is currently leading the Pro Volleyball Federation, so we’re thankful to Peachtree TV and Gray Television for giving our team the platform to showcase their talents to an even larger audience.”
Atlanta Vibe 2024 Peachtree Sports Network Broadcast Schedule
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DAY + DATE |
TIME |
MATCH |
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Thursday, March 21 |
7:00 p.m. ET |
Orlando Valkyries @ Atlanta Vibe |
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Wednesday, March 27 |
7:00 p.m. ET |
Columbus Fury @ Atlanta Vibe |
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Tuesday, April 16 |
7:00 p.m. ET |
Grand Rapids Rise @ Atlanta Vibe |
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Thursday, May 2 |
7:00 p.m. ET |
Columbus Fury @ Atlanta Vibe |
"We are thrilled to bring pro volleyball into Atlanta homes,” WANF & WPCH VP/GM Erik Schrader said. “Atlanta’s newest pro team is now on Atlanta’s only live, local sports network, and that’s a win for us, a win for the Vibe, and a win for Atlanta sports fans.”
Longtime Atlanta sports play-by-play broadcaster Andy Demetra and veteran volleyball analyst Kele Eveland will continue to call the Vibe’s home matches throughout the 2024 season.
Peachtree Sports Network (PSN) launched in October 2023 as Atlanta’s new home for Live Local Sports. PSN is available in Atlanta over the air on channel 17.2, and on Spectrum, Xfinity, and YouTube TV. PSN also broadcasts over the air in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah, Georgia.
Peachtree Sports Network is now home to live broadcasts for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League, the Atlanta Gladiators and Savannah Ghost Pirates of the ECHL, the Georgia Swarm of the National Lacrosse League, and the Atlanta Hustle of the American Ultimate Disc League. WANF, WPCH, and Peachtree Sports Network also partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to broadcast 10 games this season.
WANF & WPCH have served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF & WPCH are owned by Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN), which is based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information visit https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erik Schrader | WANF & WPCH Vice President/General Manager | (404) 325-4646 • Erik.Schrader@wanf.com
ABOUT THE ATLANTA VIBE
The Atlanta Vibe are one of seven teams competing in the Professional Volleyball Federation’s historic first season in 2024. Single game tickets, Build Your Own plans, and group packages are all on sale for the historic first season; find the full list of prices and benefits at AtlantaVibe.com/Tickets. The Vibe is Atlanta’s very first professional women’s indoor volleyball team and the city’s second fully professional women’s sports team. For more information, visit atlantavibe.com.
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