Fury attendance drops after another tough season
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Fewer fans have attended Columbus Fury home matches this year compared to the past two seasons — and if you want to help pack the seats, this weekend is your last chance.
By the numbers: The team's sold-out debut match in 2024 remains its largest crowd ever, at 9,165, per data the team provided Axios.
- The 2026 home opener was this season's biggest crowd, at 5,881.
- Last year, the Fury ranked fourth in average attendance among eight teams.
State of play: The 5-21 Fury are in the final stretch of another challenging season, set to finish in last place for the second year in a row.
- The team is under new ownership as it looks to 2027. Married entrepreneurs Andrea Mitchell and Andy Sandler bought it in March.
- It's currently the only professional women's sports franchise in Ohio.
The good news: Sunday's opponent, the Atlanta Vibe, are Major League Volleyball's second-to-last-place team, so there's still a good chance the Fury could cap the season with a win.
Stop by: 2pm at Nationwide Arena. Tickets start at $36. Or stream on YouTube.