FISHERS, Ind. – Central Indiana will host yet another high-profile all-star event.
In February, the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) All-Star Match is coming to the Fishers Event Center.
It’s the latest all-star event announced for the Indianapolis area, which served as home to the NBA All-Star Game in February 2024 and will host the WNBA All-Star Game in July 2025. It comes as the Indy Ignite prepare for their first season.
“To now host three All-Star events within 18 months and secure this event as a part of the Ignite’s inaugural season shows how this community can quickly come together and elevate ourselves as the place where champions are crowned,” said Sarah Myer, chief of staff and strategy for Indiana Sports Corp.
The PVF All-Star Match will showcase the league’s top talent in front of a national televised audience on CBS. Jen Spicher, the league’s CEO, called the match a “defining moment” for the league and the sport of volleyball.
“Partnering with CBS to bring the All-Star Match to a national audience underscores our commitment to growing visibility for our athletes and providing unparalleled access to volleyball fans everywhere,” Spicher said. “We are also beyond excited to partner with CBS Sports on this incredible opportunity and thank them for their unwavering support in helping us continue to raise the profile for professional volleyball.”
The Indy Ignite, the league’s newest team, call the Fishers Event Center home. The team is thrilled to serve as host.
“Hosting the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star weekend, just as we’re celebrating Indy Ignite’s inaugural season, is nothing short of epic,” said Mary Kay Huse, president and general manager of Indy Ignite. “We’re grateful for the support of the Indiana Sports Corp, Hamilton County Sports Authority, and the City of Fishers in securing this bid. We’re looking forward to putting together our All-Star Host Committee and getting to work on creating an amazing experience for volleyball fans from across the country.”
Hamilton County Sports Authority is partnering with the Ignite and the City of Fishers to handle host duties.
“The All-Star Host Committee is committed to hosting an unprecedented inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) All-Star Game that will showcase the extraordinary talent of the PVF and the sport of volleyball. Thanks to the region’s devoted sports expertise and fandom, the PVF All-Star Game is another example of a world-class event selecting Indiana as its host location,” said Carl Daniels, director of Hamilton County Sports Authority.
The PVF All-Star Match will include players from all league teams. The selection process and format will be announced later, with tickets available in the coming weeks.
Meantime, the Ignite’s inaugural season starts on Jan. 11 and runs through May. Tickets are available at the team’s website.