By Annie Walker
Columbus, OH – The Columbus Fury, a charter member of the Pro Volleyball Federation, have partnered with Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN) to showcase several of the club’s matches for fans across Ohio.
Ohio’s only major professional women’s team will have six home matches on RESN — the Buckeye state’s premier regional sports network. RESN is a joint venture between Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media, owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati.
“Our partnership with Rock Entertainment Sports Network represents an exciting opportunity to bring the energy and passion of Columbus Fury volleyball to even more fans across Ohio,” said Dr. David Paitson, CEO of the Columbus Fury. “This collaboration ensures our world-class athletes and thrilling matches are accessible to a wider audience, strengthening our connection to the community and inspiring the next generation of volleyball players.”
Columbus’ world-class athletes will bring the excitement of professional volleyball to Fury fans in Central Ohio, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Check your local listing for the Fury’s matches on RESN.
Columbus Fury matches featured on RESN:
- Friday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. vs Omaha Supernovas
- Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. vs Grand Rapids Rise
- Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. vs Orlando Valkyries
- Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. vs Omaha Supernovas
- Friday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. vs Vegas Thrill
- Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. vs San Diego Mojo
“The expansion of Rock Entertainment Sports Network to Columbus is a huge step in our effort to provide access statewide to Ohio’s new home for local professional, collegiate, and high school sports,” said Mike Conley, Rock Entertainment Group and Cleveland Cavaliers, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. “We look forward to being accessible in more homes across the state and delivering free access to the live sports and original programming Ohioans are passionate about.”
About Columbus Fury:
The Columbus Fury is a professional volleyball team in Columbus, Ohio and a founding member of Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Fury are one of eight teams in the league, joining the Atlanta Vibe, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo and Vegas Thrill for the 2025 season. The Fury play their home matches at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. Tickets for all Columbus Fury matches can be purchased by visiting ColumbusFury.com or by calling the ticket office at (614) 380-FURY.
The Fury will begin play at Nationwide Arena on January 11, 2025. For more information about the Fury and season tickets, visit www.columbusfury.com and @columbusfury on social media.
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 Rock Entertainment Group:
Rock Entertainment Group, formed in 2021 under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies, oversees a diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment properties. These include the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, NBA G League’s Cleveland Charge and Cavs Legion of the NBA 2K League. They operate and manage Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence, Ohio. In partnership with Gray Media, they also own and operate Rock Entertainment Sports Network, providing 24/7 local Ohio sports and entertainment programming. Rock Entertainment Group unifies multiple sports, venues, music, and content properties, fostering collaboration, growth and new opportunities while delivering exceptional experiences for fans, teams, partners and staff.
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
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