CBS Sports Network To Broadcast April 19 Home Match Against Indy

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Rise on Wednesday announced two updates to their 2025 schedule.

The April 19 match against the Indy Ignite at Van Andel Arena has been added to CBS Sports Network’s national broadcast schedule. The match will air at its originally scheduled time, with the first serve at noon.

In addition, the start time for the Rise’s Feb. 7 road match versus the Columbus Fury has been moved back one hour, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Rise return to action this Thursday, Jan. 16, with their first-ever matchup against Indy, the new PVF franchise. First serve at Fishers Event Center is set for 7 p.m., and the match will be streamed on YouTube.

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 majority owner and CEO of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and minority owner of West Michigan Soccer, which will begin play in MLS NEXT Pro in 2027. Visit grrise.com for more information.