ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Vibe (1-1) host their First Serve match this season, taking on the Columbus Fury (0-1) on Thursday, January 16. The home opener is set to start at 7:00 p.m. ET, airing nationally on YouTube, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Michelob Ultra and Imagery Wine. Learn more about our 2025 season sponsors below.
Atlanta’s First Serve match give fans various options to get involved with interactive activations like poster-making stations. The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive a rally towel. Catch the Vibe’s 2025 season draftees compete in front of their Atlanta home crowd for the first time! Check below the FAQ page on our website prior to the match!
Vibe vs. Fury
The Atlanta Vibe (1-1) will play their first home match of the season on January 16, when they host the Columbus Fury (0-1). After a road trip that included a five-set loss to Omaha and a 3-set sweep of Vegas, the Vibe are looking forward to playing in front of their home crowd for the first time this year.
After a successful college draft, the Atlanta home crowd will be able to watch this season’s draftees compete on their home court. Opposite Hitter Merritt Beason, the number one draft pick in the 2024 PVF draft, has led the team in kills so far in the season, totaling 31 kills on the weekend. Middle Blocker Khori Louis, averaged a .464 hitting efficiency over the past two games, posting 9 kills on 11 attempts it the match on January 12th against Vegas Thrill. Come support these rookies making their home-court debut!
Atlanta’s match notes are linked in this press release and can be found on the website here. The Vibe will stay in Atlanta for their second home match on Sunday, January 19th against the Grand Rapids Rise at Gas South Arena at 6 p.m. ET.
