January 6, 2026.- The new Major League Volleyball (MLV) in the USA is a consolidation, formed by a merger between the existing Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and the new Major League Volleyball (MLV) to create a single, unified professional women’s league, effectively uniting two planned entities into one, starting on January 8th, alongside LOVB Pro and Athletes Unlimited.
The merger creates one robust league with a unified business model, better governance, and enhanced opportunities for players, improving the overall landscape of US professional volleyball.
Major League Volleyball aims to create a premier professional pathway for women’s volleyball, emphasizing grassroots development, athlete empowerment, and fan engagement. The league aspires to be the top women’s pro sports league in the U.S., offering elite competition and rivalries, excellent medical and training support, top venues, and major broadcast partnerships.
The teams participating in the inaugural 2026 MLV season are: Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Dallas Pulse (formerly just Dallas), Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite (formerly Indianapolis), Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries and San Diego Mojo.
The reigning champion has been picked to defend its title, as the Orlando Valkyries were selected to finish on top of the standings for the third season of Major League Volleyball which begins on Thursday.
Orlando was one of two teams to earn first-place votes – as the Omaha Supernovas picked up the other three nods and were picked to finish second. Omaha has played in the postseason championship in each of the league’s first two seasons. The Indy Ignite were picked third after finishing as runner-up at last year’s championship.
A total of just seven points separated the top three spots in the voting for the second consecutive year, reinforcing the competitive balance that is expected as the talented MLV players take the court for the third season. Fans can secure tickets to any team now via the MLV Ticketing Central page.
Atlanta, Grand Rapids and Dallas were next in the predicted order. The Vibe and Rise have previously played in the postseason, with the Pulse taking the court for the first time in 2026. San Diego and Columbus rounded out the predicted order of finish.
The Preseason All-League Team has also been announced, with a tie in the voting resulting in seven players being recognized. Each ballot allows for the top players to be selected, regardless of position. Six of the standouts were on the all-league first team a year ago, led by reigning MVP Brittany Abercrombie. She is joined by teammate Chompoo Guedpard, a first-teamer last season who finished with 1,082 assists.
The Omaha Supernovas are represented by two 2025 first-team honorees – Brooke Nuneviller and Morgan Hentz. The Indy Ignite boasts Leketor Member-Meneh and Azhani Tealer, who was also first team last season. The preseason team is rounded out by Leah Edmond of the Atlanta Vibe, who earned first team accolades each of the league’s first two campaigns.
Founding partners of Major League Volleyball include:
· Danny White: Founder of Omaha Supernovas and entrepreneur in multiple sectors
· Vivek Ranadivé: Owner of the Sacramento Kings and MLV’s Sacramento franchise
· Jason Derulo: International artist and partner in the Omaha Supernovas
· Kerri Walsh Jennings: Three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist
· Benjamin Priest: Founder of Won Group and former Formula 1 executive
Visit the Major League Volleyball official website for more information: provolleyball.com
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