GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Rise on Thursday released their schedule for the upcoming 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season.
The franchise's second season under head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George begins on Friday, Jan. 10, at the Vegas Thrill. Two days later, the Rise will host the reigning PVF champions, the Omaha Supernovas, inside Van Andel Arena for their home opener, marking a much-anticipated rematch of the inaugural 2024 championship.
The 2025 schedule features an expanded 28-match regular season following the addition of an eighth team into the League, the Indy Ignite. The double home and away round-robin format during the regular season remains the same. Each team will play every other team four times throughout the campaign, serving as host for two matches.
The Rise will open the season with four out of their first five matches on the road, followed by four out of their next six matches at home. They’ll play a season-high four consecutive matches at Van Andel Arena from March 13-28 against Atlanta, Indy, Columbus, and Vegas.
The only team the Rise will face in two straight matches is the San Diego Mojo, with a home-and-away series scheduled for March 5 and March 9.
After a three-match road trip in the middle of April at Orlando, Indy, and Omaha, Grand Rapids will wrap up the regular season with three out of its final four matches at home. That includes a home/season finale against the Supernovas for a second straight year.
Pro Volleyball Federation will hold a four-team postseason championship at the end of the regular season, with the top four teams competing in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. The event will consist of two semifinal matches and one championship match.
2025 Home Schedule Highlights:
- Seven weekend matches (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) out of 14 home matches;
- Home opener and finale against defending PVF champion Omaha (Jan. 12, May 2);
- Five Thursday matches;
- Five matches in March, including four in a row from March 13-28;
- No back-to-back matches;
- Two Saturday matinee matches against the Indy Ignite at noon (March 15, Apr. 19);
- Eight of the final 13 matches at home;
- Van Andel Arena doubleheader on March 15, with the Rise hosting Indy at noon and the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League playing the Rip City Remix at 7 p.m.;
- DP Fox Sports & Entertainment franchises (Rise and the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins) will play five home contests in five days at Van Andel Arena from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, with the Griffins hitting the ice on Jan. 29, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, and the Rise taking to the court on Jan. 30 and Feb. 2.
Fans can purchase full-season, half-season, or group ticket packages by calling (616) 575-6500 or by clicking here. Single-match tickets will be available to the public on Dec. 4 through grrise.com.
RISE 2025 SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN
Season Opener: Fri., Jan. 10 at Vegas Thrill
Home Opener: Sun., Jan. 12 vs. Omaha Supernovas
Season/Home Finale: Fri., May 2 vs. Omaha Supernovas
By Day (Home)
Thursday – 5, Saturday – 3, Friday – 2, Sunday – 2, Wednesday 2
By Day (Road)
Sunday – 5, Thursday – 4, Saturday – 3, Friday – 2
By Month (Home)
January – 2, February – 3, March – 5, April – 3, May – 1
By Month (Road)
January – 4, February – 3, March – 3, April – 4
Longest Homestand
4 matches: March 13-28
Longest Road Trip
3 matches, twice: Jan. 16-26, Apr. 10-17
GRAND RAPIDS RISE 2025 SCHEDULE
Fri., Jan. 10 at Vegas
Sun., Jan. 12 OMAHA 4 p.m.
Thu., Jan. 16 at Indy
Sun., Jan. 19 at Atlanta
Sun., Jan. 26 at Columbus
Thu., Jan. 30 ORLANDO 7 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 2 SAN DIEGO 4 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 7 at Columbus
Thu., Feb. 13 ATLANTA 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 15 at Orlando
Thu., Feb. 20 COLUMBUS 7 p.m.
Thu., Feb. 27 at San Diego
Sun., March 2 at Vegas
Wed., March 5 SAN DIEGO 7 p.m.
Sun., March 9 at San Diego
Thu., March 13 ATLANTA 7 p.m.
Sat., March 15 INDY Noon
Thu., March 20 VEGAS 7 p.m.
Fri., March 28 COLUMBUS 7 p.m.
Sun., March 30 at Omaha
Sat., Apr. 5 VEGAS 7 p.m.
Thu., Apr. 10 at Orlando
Sat., Apr. 12 at Indy
Thu., Apr. 17 at Omaha
Sat., Apr. 19 INDY Noon
Sat., Apr. 26 at Atlanta
Wed., Apr. 30 ORLANDO 7 p.m.
Fri., May 2 OMAHA 7 p.m.
All Times Eastern
Dates, Times, and Opponents Subject to Change
Away Match Times and Broadcast Information TBD
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. 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 reached the championship match 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 more information.