PITTSBURGH, PA – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds have agreed on a partnership with SportsNet Pittsburgh, marking a major step forward in expanding the team's reach across the region. All six Thunderbirds home games will be on the network during the 2025 Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) season.
This partnership places the Thunderbirds alongside Pittsburgh's most iconic teams, as SportsNet Pittsburgh is the home for Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, and Pittsburgh Passion football.
"SportsNet Pittsburgh is the go-to spot for Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, and Pittsburgh Passion football. To be right alongside these titans in the sports industry is beyond exciting, and we're looking forward to expanding Ultimate Frisbee’s footprint in the region," said Thunderbirds General Manager and Co-Founder Andrew Gardner.
The Thunderbirds' 2025 home schedule on SportsNet Pittsburgh includes a mix of live and tape-delayed broadcasts, with select games airing directly before or after Pirates broadcasts throughout the season:
Pittsburgh Thunderbirds 2025 SportsNet Pittsburgh Broadcast Schedule
- Saturday, May 3 – 8:00 PM vs. Indianapolis (Tape Delay – After Pirates)
- Sunday, May 25 – 5:30 PM vs. Minnesota (Tape Delay – After Pirates)
- Monday, June 2 – 7:00 PM vs. Carolina (Tape Delay)
- Monday, June 16 – 8:30 PM vs. Philadelphia (Tape Delay – After Passion)
- Sunday, June 22 – 4:00 PM vs. Detroit (Live)
- Saturday, July 5 – 6:00 PM vs. Chicago (Live)
Fans will still be able to watch Thunderbirds games live and on-demand at WatchUFA.tv.
In addition, the Thunderbirds welcomed earlier this year that JRM Media Productions will be the new production and filming partner, ensuring high-quality broadcasts for every game. Returning to the broadcast booth will be Thunderbirds play-by-play announcer Matt Weiss, joined by ex-Thunderbirds player and color commentator David Vatz.With this partnership, Pittsburgh sports fans will have more access than ever to the fast paced, unique sport of Ultimate Frisbee.
For more information about the team, schedule, or how to purchase tickets, visit pghthunderbirds.com or follow the team on social media (@pghthunderbirds)
