COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and his parents have joined the ownership group of Pro Volleyball Federation’s Columbus Fury.
The Fury are the first major women’s professional sports team in Columbus.
The team announced the Burrows’ new role on Saturday. Joe and his parents, Jimmy and Robin Burrow, previously joined the women’s league as equity partners after its launch in November 2022.
Jimmy, who also serves as director of brand advancement for Pro Volleyball Federation, said that the family is thrilled to add another layer of involvement in the Pro Volleyball Federation with their new role with the Columbus Fury.
“Robin and I have made Ohio home, and Joe grew up in Ohio, so being able to be a part of Ohio’s Pro Volleyball Federation team is a natural fit for us. We believe in this League and are excited about the future of Pro Volleyball Federation and the Columbus Fury.”
The Burrow's Ohio ties run deep.
Jimmy served as a defensive coordinator for Ohio University from 2004 to 2018. Joe spent three years on The Ohio State University football team and is a graduate of the university. He also played at LSU, where he won a Heisman Trophy and national championship, before eventually going on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals.
“I have been watching the growth of Pro Volleyball Federation since my parents and I joined the League, and it has been very impressive to see,” said Joe. “It seems like every day more great news is announced about the League, whether it’s the great players who continue to sign with the League, the outstanding coaches who are involved, or the new ownership groups and markets that are added. I am very proud to be a part of it, and I am now excited to say that my family is involved in the Columbus Fury ownership group.”
The team will announce other members of the ownership group at a later date.
Pro Volleyball Federation is the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America and opens play on January 24, 2024. Columbus Fury is one of seven teams participating in the inaugural 2024 season.
The Fury play their opening match on January 25, at the Grand Rapids Rise. All home matches will be played at Nationwide Arena.
The team’s complete schedule is listed below:
*Home games have been bolded
Thursday, Jan. 25 at Grand Rapids - 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 16 at Orlando - 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Feb. 21 vs. Omaha - 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 24 at Las Vegas - 10 p.m. ET
Monday, Feb. 26 vs. Las Vegas - 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, Mar. 3 at Orlando - 3 p.m. ET
Saturday, Mar. 9 at Grand Rapids - 12 p.m. ET
Monday, Mar. 11 vs. Las Vegas - 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Mar. 20 vs. Grand Rapids - 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, Mar. 24 vs. Atlanta - 2 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Mar. 27 at Atlanta - 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Mar. 29 vs. Orlando - 7 p.m. ET
Thursday, Apr. 4 at Omaha - 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Apr. 7 at San Diego - 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Apr. 12 vs. San Diego - 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Apr. 17 at Las Vegas - 10 p.m. ET
Friday, Apr. 19 vs. Atlanta - 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Apr. 26 vs. Orlando - 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, Apr. 28 vs. Grand Rapids - 2 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 2 at Atlanta - 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 4 vs. Omaha - 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, May 7 at San Diego - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 9 at Omaha - 8 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 11 vs. San Diego - 7 p.m. ET