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The Grand Rapids Rise open their 2027 season Jan. 7 at Van Andel Arena

The Good Day Grand Rapids teamFrom the Oct. 31 edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you've been waiting for volleyball season, mark Thursday, Jan. 7. The Grand Rapids Rise open their 2027 Major League Volleyball season at against the Orlando Valkyries, and the first 1,500 fans get a free Rise T-shirt. Season tickets are on sale now, and single-match tickets go on sale Nov. 12.

The Rise play four home matches in January

January 2027

  • Home matches at Van Andel Arena

The first 1,500 fans on Jan. 7 get a free Rise T-shirt.

Sources: FOX 17, WOODTV.com

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Home matches at Van Andel ArenaJan. 7, 14, 28 and 30

It's the team's fourth season in Grand Rapids, and the league has grown to 12 teams. The Rise play in the Eastern Conference with Atlanta, Columbus, DC, Indianapolis, and Orlando.

  • Minnesota Forge visits Jan. 28; DC Flight Feb. 24
  • Los Angeles Thunder March 21; NorCal Rumble April 7
  • Defending champion Dallas Pulse visits Fri., Feb. 26
  • Weekend home matches: seven

Half of the Rise's 26 regular season games are at Van Andel Arena

13 of 26

  • home games at Van Andel Arena
  • 13 games away from Van Andel

Source: FOX 17

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home games at Van Andel Arena1350%
games away from Van Andel1350%

Sources: FOX 17, WOODTV.com

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