The Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF) has announced CBS as its first official television partner in a multi-year deal that will see matches broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
a contract:
- The agreement is expected to include the rights of local and international media
- The multi-year CBS Sports partnership includes at least ten matches to be broadcast in 2024, plus the semifinals and championship match on PVF Championship weekend.
- Games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network in 2024, with opportunities to also broadcast games on the CBS flagship network during the duration of the partnership.
Context:
PVF is a new professional women’s volleyball league in North America, founded in 2022. PVF’s inaugural campaign begins in January 2024 and becomes the third official volleyball league in the region after Athletes Unlimited and League One Volleyball.
The broadcast deal continues CBS’s commitment to women’s sports after recently agreeing to a new deal for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
comment:
“This is another groundbreaking day in the history of the Professional Volleyball Association,” said Dave Wenham, co-founder of the PVF. “In CBS Sports we have a great partner who believes in the growth of women’s professional volleyball in North America. We are very proud of this relationship and excited about the new dynamic ways we will be able to present our matches on the CBS Sports platform.”
the next:
PVF will begin play next month, with a more complete national broadcast schedule, along with additional media rights partners, to be announced at a later date.
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