Rising’s 2024 broadcast schedule finalized with the addition of eight free matches on GOALAZO Network
Phoenix Rising FC has finalized its broadcast schedule for the 2024 season, bringing production of all home matches in-house through a partnership with local end-to-end live video transmission and production company Bitfire.
“A point of emphasis for us this offseason has been improving the in-stadium experience,” said Phoenix Rising FC President Bobby Dulle. “Moving forward, the replays on our video board will be top level. We’ll also be able to control one of the cameras to enhance the fan experience and coordinate features during a home broadcast.”
Bitfire’s state of the art technology will allow Rising to transmit the full broadcast directly to the club’s video board in real time, providing fans in-venue with the same high-quality replays available via Arizona’s Family television broadcast.
“We are honored to be chosen by USL Champion, Phoenix Rising to be its live broadcast and in-game partners for this upcoming season,” said Bitfire CEO Bob Sullivan. “BitFire’s proprietary transmission and remote production capabilities at our Phoenix studios fit perfectly with Rising’s strategy and commitment to make the in-game experience and broadcast experience the best it can be for their fans.”
Calling the matches in-stadium will be Joe Lowery and Killian McClatchey.
Lowery is a Phoenix native that has covered Rising and serves as an American soccer analyst for ESPN, The Athletic and The Guardian. He’s the founder of Backheeled.com, the home for premier independent coverage of soccer in the United States. Lowery served as a color commentator for Rising Radio, the club’s in-house audio broadcast produced by students from ASU, last season.
McClatchey has spent the past six years as the voice of Charleston Southern University. He has featured on numerous NCAA programs on the ESPN family of networks during that time and served as the play-by-play talent for several Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches and the NAIA National Championship. McClatchey is a 2019 graduate of the Walter Cronkite School at ASU.
Per USL’s announcement on Tuesday, Phoenix Rising will be featured eight times on GOALAZO this season, beginning with a March 16 (7 p.m.) broadcast of the match in Monterey Bay. Games featured on GOALAZO are free to stream but will not be available on ESPN+. Those eight matches will also be simulcast locally on Arizona’s Family networks – Arizona’s Family Sports (44) and 3TV.
Rising will also be featured five times on national television, twice on CBS Sports Network (May 11 & July 19), twice on ESPN2 (June 22 & Sept. 6) and once on CBS (Aug. 3). Per Rising’s local agreement with Arizona’s Family, the club will appear on CBS 5 locally on March 23. Rising will also feature six times on 3TV during the regular season, beginning with the home opener this Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for that match are still available at PHXRisingFC.com or by calling 623-594-9606.
Where to Watch USL Matches
- 25 matches on CBS/CBSSN (22 on CBSSN and 3 on CBS)
- Exclusive, will not air locally
- 10 ESPN/ESPN2 matches – these are exclusive and CANNOT air locally
- 75 matches on Golazo (can also air locally) – these will be exclusive to Golazo and CANNOT air on ESPN+
- You do not need a Paramount+ subscription to watch!
- Remainder of matches on ESPN+ — these matches CAN air locally and WILL NOT air on Golazo
- CBS Sports HQ is CBS Sports’ free 24/7 streaming network, currently available on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports app on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku and the CBS Sports mobile app for iOS and Android
| 2024 Phoenix Rising Broadcast Schedule | |||||
| Date | Broadcast | AZ Time | Home Team | Away Team | Streaming |
| Saturday, March 9 | 3TV/AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Birmingham Legion | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, March 16 | AZFS | 7:00p | Monterey Bay | Phoenix Rising | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Saturday, March 23 | CBS 5 | 7:00p | Phoenix Rising | Oakland Roots | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, March 30 | AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | New Mexico United | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Friday, April 5 | AZFS | 5:30p | FC Tulsa | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, April 13 | AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Colorado Springs | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, April 20 | AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Friday, April 26 | AZFS | 4:30p | Rhode Island FC | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, May 4 | 3TV/AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Sacramento Republic | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, May 11 | CBS Sports | 6:30p | Detroit City | Phoenix Rising | N/A |
| Saturday, May 18 | AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Miami FC | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Saturday, May 25 | AZFS | 4:00p | Indy Eleven | Phoenix Rising | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Saturday, June 1 | AZFS | 7:30p | Las Vegas Lights | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, June 8 | 3TV/AZFS | 8:00p | Phoenix Rising | Orange County | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Saturday, June 15 | AZFS | 6:00p | El Paso Locomotive | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, June 22 | ESPN2 | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Charleston Battery | N/A |
| Friday, June 28 | AZFS | 5:30p | Memphis 901 | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, July 6 | AZFS | 6:00p | San Antonio | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Friday, July 19 | CBS Sports | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | El Paso Locomotive | N/A |
| Friday, July 26 | AZFS | 4:30p | Hartford Athletic | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, August 3 | CBS 5 | 1:00p | Colorado Springs | Phoenix Rising | N/A |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | AZFS | 8:00p | Phoenix Rising | Tampa Bay Rowdies | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Aug. 24 | AZFS | 8:00p | Phoenix Rising | North Carolina | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Aug. 31 | AZFS | 4:30p | Loudon United | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Friday, Sept. 6 | ESPN2 | 8:00p | Phoenix Rising | FC Tulsa | N/A |
| Saturday, Sept. 14 | AZFS | 7:00p | Sacramento Republic | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Sept. 21 | AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | San Antonio | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Wednesday, Sept. 25 | AZFS | 7:00p | Orange County | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Sept. 28 | 3TV/AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Las Vegas Lights | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Friday, Oct. 4 | AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Monterey Bay | GOALAZO/AZF APP |
| Wednesday, Oct. 9 | AZFS | 6:00p | New Mexico United | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Oct. 12 | AZFS | 7:00p | Oakland Roots | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Oct. 19 | 3TV/AZFS | 7:30p | Phoenix Rising | Memphis 901 | ESPN+/AZF APP |
| Saturday, Oct. 26 | AZFS | 4:30p | Louisville City | Phoenix Rising | ESPN+/AZF APP |
