A new women’s professional volleyball league, Major League Volleyball (MLV), is set to debut in January 2026, featuring at least 10 teams across the United States. This marks the fourth professional volleyball league in the country following the recent launch of League One – LOVB and other two competitons: Pro Volleyball Federation – PVF, and Athletes Unlimited.
The league’s founding team, the Omaha Supernovas, will be joined by franchises in Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Kansas, Ohio, and Washington. MLV has secured over $100 million in funding and aims to deliver elite competition, athlete development, and fan engagement.
Key figures supporting the league include Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé, Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, and entrepreneur Danny White. The league promises world-class venues, major broadcast deals, and professional pathways for players.
Volleyball’s rising popularity in the U.S., particularly at the high school and collegiate levels, has fueled this initiative. The 2024 NCAA Championship drew 1.3 billion minutes of viewership, underscoring the sport’s growth and potential.
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Coming in 2026.
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) January 16, 2025
A new professional women's league, Major League Volleyball, will launch in January.
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