Urban Edge Network (UEN) has announced a partnership today to broadcast the Inaugural Florida Beach Bowl. The inaugural 2023 Florida Beach Bowl will spotlight two well-deserved institutions and NCAA Division II football programs that have earned at least six wins during their regular season schedule.  Kickoff time is 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 13, at DRV PNK Stadium.  The game will be broadcast in 70% of the country due to UEN’s partnership of the Impact Network.

“Urban Edge Network, LLC, is pleased to partner with the Beach Bowl Committee to bring an exciting four days of events in South Florida to the entire national audience on our HBCU+ streaming channel. Honoring and celebrating HBCU champions with this talented pool of athletes, families, and fans locally in the stadium and nationally on our platform is the perfect way to kick off the holiday bowl season..” Todd Brown, Co-Founder CEO, Urban Edge Network.

There will be five days of events leading up to the game hosted by the Florida Beach Bowl committee.  For more information https://www.floridabeachbowl.com/

“The Florida Beach Bowl is thrilled to announce our partnership with Urban Edge and Impact Network, organizations that share our commitment to supporting and uplifting HBCUs. Together, we anticipate a future filled with opportunities and progress, as we work to make a positive and lasting impact on these remarkable institutions. The Florida Beach Bowl is proud to embark on this journey towards a brighter future alongside our dedicated partners.” – Victor Robenson, CEO of the Florida Beach Bowl.

Ways to Watch

• HBCU Plus: https://watch.hbcu-plus.com/or the HBCU Plus app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android
• Impact TV: https://watchimpact.com/directory/

A Press conference is scheduled for 11am on Thursday, September 14 at L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 NW 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

About Urban Edge Network and HBCU Plus

Urban Edge Network was curated to level the playing field and provide a platform for diverse voices. As part of the UEN family of brands, HBCU Plus is an ad-supported Black College Sports Network, delivering 24/7 access to live and on-demand Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ games, sporting events, original sports shows, curated films, podcasts, and more. The HBCU Plus app is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android.

About Impact Network

Impact Network is an independent, 100% black-founded & operated cable network, providing entertainment & lifestyle content aimed at multicultural audiences with the purpose of enriching, educating, and entertaining. Impact was founded in 2010 by community leaders, serial entrepreneurs & philanthropists Bishop Wayne T. Jackson and Dr. Beverly Y. Jackson. Impact is media with a mission that connects with a coalition of organizations to improve and impact lives within underserved communities in holistic ways. Impact Network’s operations are led by Executive Vice President & GM Royal W. Jackson. The Impact Network can be found in over 70% of US Homes broadcasting via cable & satellite across the United States on Comcast-Xfinity, Frontier, Cox, Time Warner, Spectrum, Charter, Spectrum, ATT-U-verse, Verizon, Fios, Altice, DirecTV, DISH and expanding digitally.

About Florida Beach Bowl

The highly anticipated Florida Beach Bowl, a thrilling clash of football prowess, is set to take place on December 13, 2023, at 7:30 PM EST, at the DRV PNK Stadium in the picturesque city of Fort Lauderdale. The inaugural 2023 Florida Beach Bowl will spotlight two well-deserved Division II HBCU institutions that have earned at least six wins during their regular season. The Florida Beach Bowl game aims to promote both academic and athletic recruitment for the participating institutions while generating vital funds for each school’s development programs and providing an exceptional platform for these schools to showcase their academic and athletic abilities on a national level. “The Florida Beach Bowl is an exciting and unique event that will elevate the profile of participating schools and provide a national stage for our talented student-athletes,” said Victor Robenson, CEO of the Florida Beach Bowl. “We believe this game will not only entertain college football fans but also create pathways for academic and athletic success for our student-athletes.” This bowl game is a centerpiece featuring an exciting lineup of teams, each eager to leave their mark on the Florida Beach Bowl history. This is also an incredible opportunity to unite and showcase Broward County as a whole. In addition to the bowl game, the Florida Beach Bowl is also hosting a Golf Tournament, a 5K Run, a Prayer Breakfast, a Coaches Luncheon, and other special events. For more information, please visit our website at www.floridabeachbowl.com .

FRISCO, TX, (September 5, 2023) – The Texas Legends have announced the full 50-game schedule for their upcoming 13th season.  Under first-year head coach Jordan Sears, the Legends open at home with a back-to-back against the Oklahoma City Blue.  With the addition of a historic broadcasting partnership with Urban Edge Network, fans can watch all 50 games live in the UEN app.  

“With the schedule release comes a heightened anticipation for the season and games to return to the Comerica Center,” said Legends President Malcolm Farmer.  “We are looking forward to another year of putting smiles on faces, creating lifelong memories, and using our platform to spotlight the true legends in our community.  It’s an honor to have that all showcased on UEN and we’re thrilled to have an easy-access solution for fans to catch all 50 games.”  

The schedule includes 24 home games, 24 road games, and 2 neutral site games at the annual G League Showcase with the first 16 comprising the Showcase Cup followed by 34 regular season matchups.  Teams will play 14 games (7 home, 7 away) in the Showcase Cup to determine qualification for the single-elimination tournament at the Winter Showcase.

Following the Showcase, records reset for the regular season and teams begin fighting for playoff contention.  With the addition of the Portland Trail Blazers’ affiliate, the Rip City Remix, the League stands at 31 teams.

Schedule Notes:  

Texas will begin and end the season at home after leading the League in attendance last year.

G League Ignite visits Frisco again for back-to-back matchups in February.

The Legends make their first-ever trip to Portland for a two-game series on March 10th and 12th.

The Legends’ home schedule includes a franchise-record 19 weekend games—5 Friday, 12 Saturday, 2 Sunday. 

Schedule Breakdown by Opponent:

Austin – 2 home, 2 away

Birmingham – 2 away 

Capital City – 

Cleveland – 1 away

College Park – 

Delaware – 

G League Ignite – 2 home

Grand Rapids – 

Greensboro – 

Indiana – 

Iowa – 2 home

Long Island –  

Maine –  1 home

Memphis – 1 home, 3 away

Mexico City – 2 home, 2 away

Motor City – 2 home

Oklahoma City – 2 home, 2 away

Ontario – 2 home

Osceola – 2 away

Raptors 905 – 2 away

Rio Grande Valley – 2 home, 2 away

Rip City – 2 away

Salt Lake City – 2 away

Santa Cruz – 2 away

Sioux Falls – 2 home

South Bay – 2 home

Stockton – 2 home

Westchester –  

Windy City – 

Wisconsin – 

Schedule Breakdown by Month:

November – 4 home, 4 away

December – 4 home, 5 away

January – 7 home, 4 away

February – 4 home, 5 away

March – 5 home, 6 away

Schedule Breakdown by Day:

Monday – 2 home

Tuesday – 1 home, 8 away

Wednesday – 2 home, 3 away

Thursday – 6 away

Friday – 5 home, 2 away

Saturday – 12 home, 2 away

Sunday – 2 home, 3 away 

The Legends’ longest home stretch is six games which takes place January 15th – 27th.  The team plays 11 back-to-back series – eight at home and three on the road.

Legends season tickets are on sale now.  For more information call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.  

The Urban Edge Network (UEN) has announced two events this weekend at the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) will be shown on the network. The OBC will take place this weekend with the game between Florida A&M University Rattlers and Jackson State University Tigers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

From Tuesday, August 29th, to Sunday, September 3rd, the OBC festivities will captivate attendees with an array of activities, bringing together students, alumni, and supporters from across the nation for a weekend of unity, celebration, and sportsmanship. Two of the following events will be watched on the UEN’s HBCU Plus.

Friday, September 2^nd – GMCVB Commissioner’s Welcome Reception and Luncheon

– 11 AM – 2 PM EST JW Marriott Miami Turnberry – Honoring distinguished HBCU alumnae in Sports, Politics, Social Justice, and Entertainment, while supporting scholarship fundraising. Keynote by Emmy Award winner Lynn Whitfield, Honoring Actress & FAMU Alumnae Angela Robinson, Grammy-nominated artist Stokley performing live, and more

Saturday, September 3^rd – Battle of the Bands 6 PM – 9 PM EST – Watsco Center – Witness the thrilling clash of local high school marching bands for the title of Best Band in The Land, culminating in a dynamic showdown between the renowned Florida A&M “Marching 100” and the incomparable Jackson State “Sonic Boom of the South”

Ways to Watch

HBCU Plus: https://watch.hbcu-plus.com/ or the HBCU Plus app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android

About Urban Edge Network and HBCU Plus

Urban Edge Network was curated to level the playing field and provide a platform for diverse voices. As part of the UEN family of brands, HBCU Plus is an ad-supported Black College Sports Network, delivering 24/7 access to live and on-demand Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ games, sporting events, original sports shows, curated films, podcasts, and more. The HBCU Plus app is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android.

About the Orange Blossom Classic

Founded in 1933 by the son of Florida A&M University’s president J.R.E. Lee Jr., the inaugural Orange Blossom Classic welcomed 2,000 fans to the “blacks-only” ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla., where FAMU beat Howard 9-0 and successfully established the foundation of HBCU classics.

After a 43-year hiatus, the Orange Blossom Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities. In its second year, the OBC attracted thousands of fans, alumni, school members, and family members, highlighting interest in HBCUs and their roles in educating aspiring professionals and developing future leaders.

Its main goal remains to raise scholarship funds for the participating schools for years to come, helping to support the knowledge and experience offered by the discipline, commitment, and dedication it takes to be a Historically Black College & University student.

NEW YORK — Aug. 24, 2023 — Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, has announced a partnership with the media company The Urban Edge Network (UEN), to orchestrate live events on its Owned & Operated (O&O) platforms and apps. The UEN platform hosts the most high-profile Historically Black College and University (HBCU) teams and conferences. 

UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs. Their mission is to connect brands with content and culture, while also providing the institutions with monetization opportunities. 

Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi remarked, “Urban Edge Network has consistently championed the expansion of HBCU content’s influence throughout the nation. At Amagi, we take immense pride in our role of enhancing its accessibility across a diverse spectrum of content consumption models.”

UEN has chosen to deploy Amagi’s advanced live event orchestration solution Amagi LIVE, and its flagship broadcast-grade channel playout solution Amagi CLOUDPORT, to manage and distribute a range of premium sports channels, including HBCU+, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC), and the NBA G League. 

“We selected Amagi’s services due to their exceptional capability in delivering top-tier playout quality,” said Hardy Pelt, Founding Member & CRO of UEN. “Their proficiency in distributing content to a diverse array of OTT, CTV, and linear network platforms is unparalleled. Amagi’s backend technology ensures seamless scalability, making them the ideal choice for catering to a vast number of universities.”

Amagi provides a complete suite of solutions for channel creation, distribution, and monetization. Amagi’s global clients include ABS-CBN, AccuWeather, A+E Networks UK, beIN Sports, Cineverse, Cox Media Group, Crackle Plus, Fremantle, Gannett, Gusto TV, NBCUniversal, PAC-12, Tastemade and The Roku Channel, among others. 

For more information about Amagi and its streaming TV solutions, visit www.amagi.com.

Bluefield University will host Florida Memorial University on Saturday, August 26. Kick-off is at 1 pm EST and will mark the first college football game of the year. The game will broadcast live on HBCU Plus and The Impact Network. Driven by Nissan, the Bluefield – FMU game broadcast will be delivered to over 70 million homes.

Ways to Watch

HBCU Plus: https://watch.hbcu-plus.com/ or the HBCU Plus app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android

Impact TV: https://watchimpact.com/directory/

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About Urban Edge Network and HBCU Plus

Urban Edge Network was curated to level the playing field and provide a platform for diverse voices. As part of the UEN family of brands, HBCU Plus is an ad-supported Black College Sports Network, delivering 24/7 access to live and on-demand Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ games, sporting events, original sports shows, curated films, podcasts, and more. The HBCU Plus app is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android.

About Amagi

Amagi is a next-generation media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi enables content owners to launch, distribute and monetize live linear channels on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV and video services platforms. Amagi also offers 24×7 cloud-managed services bringing simplicity, advanced automation, and transparency to the entire broadcast operations. Overall, Amagi supports 700+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and over 2100 channel deliveries on its platform in over 40 countries. Amagi has a presence in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Paris, Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, and broadcast operations in New Delhi, and an innovation center in Bangalore.

BLUEFIELD, WV  — AUGUST 22, 2023 — Urban Edge Network (UEN) has announced two featured matchups for its 2023 football kickoff weekend. This season’s broadcast lineup starts on Friday, August 25 with a live broadcast of The Battle of the Bluefields – a storied high school football game that officially kicks off the 2023 Great American Rivalry Series. The Friday night matchup of Bluefield High (WV) vs. Graham High (VA) will be followed by a broadcast of the Bluefield University vs. Florida Memorial University game on Saturday, August 26. With a kickoff scheduled for 1pm ET, Saturday’s collegiate contest will be the first official college football game of the season.

Celebrating its twentieth year, The Great American Rivalry Series showcases the country’s best high school football rivalry games. Since 1911, Bluefield High School (WV)) and Graham (VA) have been competing on the gridiron in an annual border war known as the Battle of the Bluefields. Kicking off at 7:30pm ET this Friday from historic Mitchell Stadium, this year’s rivalry game can be watched on UEN’s HBCU Plus as well as SUVtv. 

Mitchell Stadium will also host UEN’s college football season opener as Bluefield University hosts Florida Memorial University. Kicking off at 1pm ET on Saturday, August 26, the first college football game of the year the game will broadcast live on HBCU Plus and The Impact Network. Driven by Nissan, the Bluefield – FMU game broadcast will be delivered to over 70 million homes.

We are thrilled to bring the excitement of these games to the sporting public. This partnership reflects our commitment to showcasing the talent and passion within high school football, while also highlighting the importance of historically black colleges and universities. We are excited to provide a platform that amplifies the spirit and diversity of these athletes, and we invite fans nationwide to witness the thrill of these games,” said Todd F. Brown, CEO of Urban Edge Network, Inc.

Ways to Watch

Friday, August 25: The Battle of the Bluefields as part of the Great American Rivalry Series

• HBCU Plus: https://watch.hbcu-plus.com/ or the HBCU Plus app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android
• SUVtv: https://www.thesuvtv.com/gars

Saturday, August 26: Bluefield University vs. Florida Memorial University

• HBCU Plus: https://watch.hbcu-plus.com/ or the HBCU Plus app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android
• Impact TV: https://watchimpact.com/directory/

About the Great American Rivalry Series

Each fall for more than a century, high school football has been the centerpiece for families and communities on Friday night. In 2004, the Great American Rivalry Series® was created to celebrate this uniquely American sport and the cultural phenomenon of “Friday Night in America.” The Great American Rivalry Series® shines the spotlight on top high school football rivalries across the nation, where long-standing traditions are valued, expectations are sky high, and followers are passionate and loyal.

About Urban Edge Network and HBCU Plus

Urban Edge Network was curated to level the playing field and provide a platform for diverse voices. As part of the UEN family of brands, HBCU Plus is an ad-supported Black College Sports Network, delivering 24/7 access to live and on-demand Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ games, sporting events, original sports shows, curated films, podcasts, and more. The HBCU Plus app is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, iOS, and Android.

About Impact Network

Impact Network is an independent, 100% black-founded & operated cable network, providing entertainment & lifestyle content aimed at multicultural audiences with the purpose of enriching, educating, and entertaining. Impact was founded in 2010 by community leaders, serial entrepreneurs & philanthropists Bishop Wayne T. Jackson and Dr. Beverly Y. Jackson. Impact is media with a mission that connects with a coalition of organizations to improve and impact lives within underserved communities in holistic ways. Impact Network’s operations are led by Executive Vice President & GM Royal W. Jackson. The Impact Network can be found in over 70% of US Homes broadcasting via cable & satellite across the United States on Comcast-Xfinity, Frontier, Cox, Time Warner, Spectrum, Charter, Spectrum, ATT-U-verse, Verizon, Fios, Altice, DirecTV, DISH and expanding digitally.

Philadelphia, PA – Aug 31, 2023– Metro Esports, a prominent organization in the esports industry, is delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Urban Edge Network, LLC. (UEN), a dynamic media company that focuses on publishing and distributing content from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This strategic collaboration aims to create new and exciting custom digital sports built for affinity, while simultaneously offering aspiring students a unique opportunity to earn an accredited Esports Business Certificate, while also gaining invaluable media experience through UEN’s HBCU + and various media-related initiatives. With this comprehensive approach, the two leading companies are committed to nurturing the next generation of esports business professionals and media talents from diverse backgrounds.

Urban Edge Network, LLC. (UEN) is renowned for its exceptional contributions to the media landscape, particularly in amplifying the voices and stories of HBCUs. As a media company, UEN provides a wide array of services, including media asset creation, content distribution, on-site event execution, experiential marketing activities, and media planning. HBCU +, a flagship project by UEN, showcases the best of collegiate esports within historically black colleges and universities, enhancing visibility and opportunities for student gamers.

Hardy Pelt, Chief Revenue Officer for Urban Edge Network, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “At Urban Edge Network, we are passionate about uplifting communities and empowering young talents through media and education. Collaborating with Metro Esports to offer an Esports Business Certificate will help us further our mission by merging the realms of esports and media. We look forward to providing students with transformative experiences, both in the esports business world and media industry.”

The Esports Business Certificate program, developed by Metro Esports is accredited by STEM.ORG and will provide aspiring, current and alumni students with a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various facets of the esports industry and media landscape. Participants will gain specialized knowledge in areas such as:

• Intro to Game Programming
• Esports Event Management
• Intro to Programming with Python
• Content Creation
• Principles of Esports Business Management

“Urban Edge Network is at the forefront HBCU Sports, and we cannot be more excited to create competitive gaming experiences, built for affinity together.  The partnership’s holistic approach also seeks to equip students not only with in-depth esports business acumen, but also with valuable media skills that are increasingly relevant in this digital age” said Shaon Berry, CEO of The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group.

Upon completing the Esports Business Certificate program, students will have the extraordinary opportunity to apply for internships at both Metro Esports and Urban Edge Network, LLC. Internship positions may include:

1. Esports Event Management
2. Esports Marketing and Partnerships
3. Esports Business Development
4. Social Media Content Creation and Distribution
5. Experiential Marketing in Esports
6. Media Planning and Execution

These internships will provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse career paths in both the esports and media industries.

The registration for the Esports Business Certificate program will commence on August 28th, 2023. Interested students can find more information and apply at Metroesports.gg.

About Metro Esports: The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group is a Philadelphia based multicultural production agency, with (3) key verticals that include Gaming & Esports / STEM & Tech. Education and Metaverse Production.

About Urban Edge Network, LLC.: Urban Edge Network, LLC. (UEN) is a dynamic media company that focuses on publishing and distributing content from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). As a visionary force in the media landscape, UEN offers media asset creation, content distribution, on-site event execution, experiential marketing activities, and media planning, amplifying the voices and stories of HBCUs.

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Ms. Shay Brown – Chief Strategist – [email protected] 

Mr. Tony Wyllie-Publicist- [email protected]