GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 8, 2026. – Six women’s pairs, representing Nicaragua, the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and two teams from the Dominican Republic, remained undefeated after the opening day of the second stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Güibia Beach. In Pool A, Nicaragua’s Socorro López/Lolette Rodríguez delivered […]
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Five Men’s Duos Open Undefeated at Güibia Tour
GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 8, 2026. – Five men’s duos, representing the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico (both teams), and Cuba, remained undefeated after the opening day of competition at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held on the sand courts of Güibia Beach. In Pool A, the Dominican pair Ramón De Jesús/Alexander Wilmore secured two […]
FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board approves five new projects and expands global reach
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 8, 2026.- On 6 May 2026, the FIVB Volleyball Foundation gathered for a Board meeting that signalled an exciting progression for the organisation. Presided over for the first time by President HRH Princess Ayah Bint Faisal, the meeting demonstrated how the Foundation is expanding its reach, deepening its impact and setting its […]
Dallas Pulse Advance to MLV Championship Match for a Million
FRISCO, Texas, May 7, 2026. – The match-up is set for the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship after No. 2 seed Dallas raced past third-seeded San Diego, 3-1, in Thursday’s second semifinal at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. The Pulse join the fourth-seeded Omaha Supernovas in Saturday’s Match For A Million after Dallas advanced with set […]
Omaha Supernovas Advance to MLV Championship Match for a Million
FRISCO, Texas, May 7, 2026.– The fourth-seeded Omaha Supernovas opened the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the No. 1 seeded Indy Ignite at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas on Thursday night. The win sends the Supernovas to the MLV “Match for a Million” championship match on Saturday. Omaha’s win […]
Thirteen Countries Set for Second Stop of NORCECA Beach Tour in Güibia, Santo Domingo
GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 7, 2026 – Thirteen countries are set to compete in the second stage of the 2026 NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, which gets underway this Friday on the sand courts at Güibia Beach in Santo Domingo. Teams will battle for one of the seven remaining spots at the Lima 2027 Pan […]
FIVB strengthens ties with Algeria in push toward Strategic Vision 2032
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 7, 2026.- The FIVB reinforced its commitment to growing volleyball across Africa with a high-level meeting with the Algerian Volleyball Federation (AVF) today, bringing together key figures from both continental and global volleyball leadership. The meeting, attended by AVF President Mohand Tamadartaza and African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) President Bouchra Hajij, centred on […]
Match schedule set for 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship in Chile
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 6, 2026.- The match schedule for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship has been confirmed, with the tournament set to run from 6 to 16 August across three locations in Chile. A total of 24 teams will compete, beginning with a Preliminary Round played in four pools of six teams. The top […]
Major League Volleyball Announces All-League Teams
May 5, 2026.- Ten players who will compete in the Major League Volleyball Championship this weekend are among the 14 named to the 2026 MLV All-League Teams. Seven standouts were recognized on each squad. The teams include four middle blockers, four outside hitters, two liberos, two opposite hitters and two setters. Three of the 14 […]
Loberg Earns Final Weekly Award This Season
May 4, 2026.- Outside hitter Grace Loberg led the San Diego Mojo across the final week of the regular season, highlighted by a record-setting performance in the team’s final home match and a strong showing in the road finale at Indy. Her all-around production earned her the final Major League Volleyball Player of the Week […]
U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Championship Set for Burnaby, Canada
BURNABY, Canada, May 4, 2026. – The U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Volleyball Championship will be held at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia, from May 12 to 17, featuring eight teams. The competition will be played in two pools of four teams each. Host Canada is in Pool A alongside Barbados, Costa Rica, […]
NORCECA Refereeing Commission Advances New Rules Implementation and Officiating Development
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 4, 2026. – The NORCECA Refereeing Commission held a productive virtual meeting focused on the implementation of new rules of the game, technological advancements, and the continued development of refereeing standards across the region. Opening the session, NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz welcomed participants and underscored the importance of adapting […]
U.S. Pair Savvy Simo/Devon Newberry Earn Bronze at Beach Pro Tour Brasília Elite 16
BRASILIA, Brazil, May 3, 2026.- Americans Savvy Simo and Devon Newberrywonthe bronze medal at the Beach Pro Tour Brasília Elite over the weekend. Savvy Simo and Devon Newberry, needed to play eight matches in five days in Brazil to win bronze in their third tournament as partners. The Americans had a remarkable run in Brasília, […]
Valkyries Finish 2026 Campaign With Road Victory Over No. 2 Dallas Pulse
FRISCO, Texas, May 3, 2026. – The Orlando Valkyries (13-15) closed out their 2026 campaign on a high note, taking down the No. 2 ranked Dallas Pulse (20-8) in four sets (25-21, 19-25, 25-13, 25-15) to cap the season with a victory on the road. In their final match of the season, Orlando delivered one of […]
Ignite Close Regular Season with Inspiring Victory
FISHERS, Indiana, May 3, 2026. – Determined to give their fans a fitting end to a memorable, record-breaking season, the Indy Ignite turned up the heat today to topple another team bound for the postseason, the San Diego Mojo. The 22-25, 25-13, 30-28, 25-17 victory completed Indy’s regular season at 23-5, the best record in […]
Atlanta Vibe Sweep Columbus Fury 3-0 in Final 2026 Match
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3, 2026. – The Atlanta Vibe swept the Columbus Fury Sunday 3-0 in the team’s final 2026 match. The Vibe got out in front 1-0 with a 25-20 win in the first set behind five kills and six digs from Outside Hitter Pia Timmer. Atlanta extended the lead with a 25-23 result in […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Strike Gold in Men’s Competition at 2026 ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championship
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 3, 2026. – Saint Kitts and Nevis captured the men’s gold medal as the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship concluded on Sunday at the scenic Cul de Sac sand courts in Saint Lucia. In the men’s event, Saint Kitts and Nevis topped the podium undeafeated, with […]
Grenada Women Champions at 2026 ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Women Championship
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 3, 2026. – Grenada struck gold as the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship concluded on Sunday at Cul de Sac courts in Saint Lucia. Grenada claimed the top spot on the podium, while hosts Saint Lucia and Dominica also secured medals. The women’s gold‑medal match […]
Guatemala and Nicaragua Prevail at the IV Central American U-19 Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 3, 2026 .– In two intense finals filled with drama and excitement, Guatemala’s Manuel Estrada/Robin Oliva, along with Nicaragua’s Franchely Alvarado/Ella Resau, captured the titles in the boy’s and girl’s divisions, respectively, at the IV AFECAVOL Central American U-19 Beach Volleyball Championship. In the boy’s division, Estrada/Oliva proved to be the […]
El Salvador and Nicaragua Crowned at the III Central American U-17 Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 3, 2026. – El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina, along with Nicaragua’s Justin Dinarte/Matthew Kempf, claimed the top honors in the girl’s and boy’s divisions, respectively, at the III AFECAVOL Central American U-17 Beach Volleyball Championship. Both pairs had flawless runs to the title in their respective categories. Notably, Rendón/Medina secured […]
Dominica, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten Men Advance to Semifinals of ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship
CUL-DE-SAC, Saint Lucia, May 2, 2026. – Teams from Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Sint Maarten have secured their places in the men’s semifinals of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship currently being held in Saint Lucia. Dominica’s pair of Yahn Florent and Mervin Mingo advanced with a 2–0 (21–15, 21–14) victory over […]
Saint Lucia, Dominica and Grenada Women Advance to Semifinals of ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship
CUL-DE-SAC, Saint Lucia, May 2, 2026 – Teams from Saint Lucia, Dominica and Grenada have secured their places in the women’s semifinals of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship currently being staged in Saint Lucia. The Saint Lucian pairs of Clio Phillip/Tenayestigni Joseph and Denila Prospere/Amalia Louis advanced in dominant fashion. Phillip and Joseph swept Nikita […]
Rendón/Medina Aim to Defend U17 AFECAVOL Beach Title; Guatemala Reaches Both Finals
San Salvador, El Salvador, May 2, 2026. – El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina will look to defend their title in front of their home crowd when they play for the girl’s gold medal against Guatemala’s Daniela Campos/Fátima Reina in the final of the III AFECAVOL Central American U17 Beach Volleyball Championship. In the boy’s division, […]
Nicaragua will contest both boy’s and girl’s finals at the IV Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 2, 2026. – Nicaragua will be represented in both the boy’s and girl’s gold medal matches at the IV AFECAVOL Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship after finishing first in both categories following the preliminary phase. The boy’s division had an electrifying finish with the possibility of a three-way tie […]
Defending Women’s Champions New Duo Undefeated on First Day of ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 1, 2026. – Reigning women’s champions Saint Kitts and Nevis, represented by the new duo of Shajunee Gumbs and Jontelle Hensley Philip, finished the opening day of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship undefeated. In Pool B, the Kittitian duo of Shajunee Gumbs and Jontelle secured victory against Sherenn Leblanc/Francine Blackman (SXM) 2-0 (21-14, […]
Dallas Pulse Rolls Past Omaha Supernovas in Straight Sets
FRISCO, Texas, May 1, 2026.-The Dallas PULSE (20-7) routed the Omaha Supernovas (14-14) in straight sets (25-20, 25-19, 25-21) to complete their ninth sweep of the season. The PULSE leaned on MLV’s tough tandem of outside hitters Sofia Maldonado Diaz and Mimi Colyer, who combined for 30 points to lead the match. Maldonado Diaz paced […]
Ignite Break MLV Record for Wins in a Season
FISHERS, Indiana, May 1, 2026. – The Indy Ignite just keep making Major League Volleyball history. With tonight’s win over the visiting Columbus Fury, the Ignite collected their 22nd victory of the season to eclipse the league record of 21 set last year by Omaha. The Ignite have thoroughly enjoyed the friendly confines in 2026. After […]
Reigning Men’s Champions Undefeated on First Day of ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 1, 2026. – Reigning Men’s Champions, Joseph Clercent/Sheldon Descartes finished undefeated on the opening day of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship, which kicked off on Friday May 1st at Cul-de-Sac Beach in Saint Lucia. In Pool A, the Saint Lucian duo of Joseph Clercent/Sheldon Descartes secured victory against Tahj Jno Jules/J’den […]
Strong level of play marks opening day of the III U-17 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 1, 2026.- El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina got off to a strong start in their campaign at the III AFECAVOL U-17 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship, earning a convincing 2-0 (21-11, 21-7) victory over Honduras’ Miley Rodríguez/Valeria Acosta at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador. Rendón/Medina made it clear they […]
Battle opens strong at the IV U-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 1, 2026.- Nicaragua celebrated twice, earning victories in both genders on the opening day of the IV AFECAVOL U-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship, taking place at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador. In the girl’s division, Fenchely Alvarado/Ella Resau secured an important first win, prevailing 2-0 (21-10, 21-12) over […]
Valkyries Close Out Home Finale with Four-Set Victory over Atlanta
ORLANDO, Florida, May 1, 2026. – Following a five-set win over Grand Rapids on Saturday, the Orlando Valkyries carried that momentum into their final home match of the 2026 season, defeating the Atlanta Vibe in four sets (25-16, 25-18, 21-25, 25-19). Orlando established control early with an efficient offensive performance, finishing the match hitting .267 […]
Mojo sweep Grand Rapids Rise to strengthen third-place standing in final home match
SAN DIEGO, California, April 30, 2026.- The San Diego Mojo strengthened their hold on third place in the Major League Volleyball standings with a 25-19, 25-22, 30-28 sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise on Thursday night at Viejas Arena. With one regular-season match remaining before the MLV Championship begins May 7, San Diego improved to […]
Pairs Ready for Battle at the IV Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 30, 2026.– Teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras have completed their required documentation during the preliminary inquiries and are ready to take the court at the IV Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship to be held in San Salvador, El Salvador. The competition will showcase the sport’s rising talents, […]
High-Level Competition at the III Central American U17 Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 30, 2026.– With the presence of the bronze medalists from the NORCECA Beach Volleyball U18 FIVB World Championship Qualifier, Nicaragua’s Justin Dinarte/Matthew Kempf, along with El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Devora Medina, the III Central American U17 Boy’s and Girl’s Beach Volleyball Championship will get underway this Friday, May 1. The event will […]
France’s new International Centre of Excellence helps to broaden impact and reach of FIVB Strategic Vision 2032
April 29, 2026.- In a full circle moment, France has become one of the first countries to establish an FIVB International Centre of Excellence under the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 and within the FIVB’s newly launched global ICoE Framework. It was French volleyball that co-founded the FIVB itself. That history now continues in Toulouse, where this […]
Armenia’s strong volleyball ambitions to shape the federation’s next century
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2026.- For the first time in history, the Volleyball Federation of Armenia’s leadership visited the Volleyball House, as the newly elected President Karen Asmaryan, a former setter of the national team, outlines an ambitious roadmap for the sport’s future in the country. At the heart of the vision lies a bold […]
Cangrejeras complete historic sweep and are crowned 2026 LVSF champions
PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 29, 2026. – The Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) has a new champion: Cangrejeras de Santurce, who on Wednesday night completed a four-match sweep over Leonas de Ponce, this time at the Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium. All of the Cangrejeras’ victories came in straight sets. Santurce closed out a dominant postseason: […]
Leonas de Ponce Announce the Retirement of Stephanie “Fefa” Enright Ahead of Game 4 of the Final Series
PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 29, 2026. – The management of Leonas de Ponce, with official authorization from the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation, announced tonight the retirement of standout outside hitter Stephanie “Fefa” Enright. The announcement was delivered exclusively in person prior to the start of Game 4 of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League Final Series. […]
Parsons Earns Second MLV Weekly Award
April 28, 2026.- In the Supernovas’ lone match of the week, outside hitter Sarah Parson led Omaha to the win and recognition as the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. She is honored for the second time this season – the lone MLV player to win multiple weekly awards in 2026. […]
Cangrejeras One Win Away from LVSF Championship After Dominant Victory in San Juan
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 27, 2026.– With their ninth consecutive set won, the Cangrejeras de Santurce moved to within one victory of lifting the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) trophy after defeating the Leonas de Ponce 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-18) in the third match of the finals series held on Monday at the Roberto Clemente […]
El Salvador to Host the Central American U17 and U19 Beach Volleyball Championships
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 27, 2026.- El Salvador is set to host a new edition of the AFECAVOL Central American U17 and U19 Beach Volleyball Championships, which will be held simultaneously at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador from May 1 to 3. The event marks a milestone as it will be held for […]
Ignite Earn Top Seed for MLV Championship with Win over Atlanta
GWINNETT, Georgia, April 26, 2026.- It’s official, the Indy Ignite are the top seed for the Major League Volleyball Championship that determines the 2026 champion. The Ignite locked in that honor and the regular-season crown today with a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Vibe. The triumph advanced the Ignite to 21-5, and in less than […]
U.S. Duo Leach/McCanna Capture Girls’ Gold at NORCECA U18 Qualifier
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 26, 2026. – The American pair of Lauren Leach and Janie McCanna claimed the gold medal in the girls’ division of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifier, delivering a commanding 2-0 (21-9, 21-8) victory over Canada’s Julia McDougall and Natalia Casas in the final on the sands of […]
Americans Mortensen/Phillips Claim Boy’s Gold at NORCECA U18 Qualifier
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 26, 2026.- The American pair of Gavin Mortensen and Caden Phillips captured the boy’s gold medal at the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament, defeating home favorites Francisco De Jesús and Franklin Segura in straight sets, 2-0 (21-18, 21-8), on the sands of Juan Dolio. On their way […]
The Sports Excellence Center in the Dominican Republic inaugurated its first Artificial Intelligence Course for the application of AI in training planning and sports analysis
Present at the opening ceremony was Mr. Cristóbal Marte, Vice President of the FIVB, who expressed his delight at seeing so many coaches participating and encouraged them all to utilize this tool in athlete preparation to achieve better results in competitions. He also congratulated Professor Nelson Ramírez for his ongoing commitment to developing more properly […]
Valkyries Rise To The Occasion, Snap Four-Match Losing Skid
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 25, 2026. – After a tough stretch that saw the Valkyries drop four straight matches, they responded in a big way Saturday night, ending their four-match losing streak and snapping Grand Rapids’ five-match win streak in five sets (25-20, 20-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-11). In what was deemed a defensive showing from […]
Santurce dominates at Pachín and forces Leonas to respond with urgency in Game 3 of the Finals Series
PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 25, 2026. – Cangrejeras de Santurce moved halfway toward being crowned the new champions of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) after defeating the Ponce Leonas for the second consecutive night, once again in straight sets, at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The scores were 25-15, 27-25, and 25-22. Although the […]
Supernovas Clinch Playoff Spot Behind Record 21 Blocks
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 25, 2026.- A record-setting block party sent the Omaha Supernovas back to the postseason. The Supernovas (14-13) rode a franchise-best 21 blocks to a 25-21, 23-25, 25-18, 25-20 victory over the Columbus Fury (5-20) on Friday night on Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center in front of 11,035 fans, clinching their third straight playoff appearance. With a […]
Santurce strikes first: Cangrejeras dominate Ponce in the opening of the 2026 LVSF Finals Series
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 24, 2026 – The Santurce Cangrejeras opened the Finals Series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) with a 3-0 victory (25-23, 25-19, 25-19) over the Ponce Leonas at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. The capital squad entered this first matchup after sweeping the Valencianas de Juncos in four matches—the last […]
United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada Advance to U18 Women’s Semifinals and Qualify for Worlds
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2026 – The teams from the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada advanced to the women’s semifinals of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio, securing their places at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship. The American duo of Lauren Leach and Janie McCanna […]
USA, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico Men Qualify for U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2026 – The men’s duos from the United States, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico secured their spots at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship on Saturday by advancing to the semifinals of the NORCECA Qualifying Tournament, currently taking place on the sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach. The […]
The women’s competition gets off to a fierce start at the U18 Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 24, 2026 – The teams from El Salvador, the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico got off to a strong start at the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio, closing out the first day of men’s competition with two wins in as many matches. […]
Four Men’s Pairs Undefeated on First Day of U18 Qualifier Competition
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 24, 2026 – Four men’s pairs finished undefeated on the opening day of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifier, which kicked off this Friday on the beautiful Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic. In Group A, the American duo of Gabin Mortensen/Caden Phillips secured victories against Cael Greenidge/Joshua Ashby […]
First-Place Ignite Continue Rolling with Victory Sweep at Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida, April 23, 2026.-The Indy Ignite keep lighting up the competition in Major League Volleyball. Tonight, it was the Orlando Valkyries who absorbed the brunt of the first-place team’s attack as the Ignite hammered their way to a 3-0 sweep on the road. The 25-20, 25-15, 25-18 thrashing lifted Indy’s record to 20-5 with […]
14 Countries Set to Compete in U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifier
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 23, 2026. – A total of 14 countries are ready to compete in the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament, the official pathway to the 2026 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship. Competition gets underway Friday on the scenic sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic, offering a […]
ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championship Set for Saint Lucia
CUL DE SAC, Saint Lucia, April 23, 2026. – From May 1-3, 2026, Saint Lucia will host some of the Caribbean’s most talented senior beach volleyball athletes as the island welcomes the ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championship. Senior male and female teams from St. Kitts, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, Bermuda, St. Vincent, Anguilla, Sint Maarten and […]
There Will Be a New Champion in the LVSF: Leonas Advance to the Final Series
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 22, 2026. – The Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) will crown a new champion this season after the Leonas de Ponce secured their place in the Final Series with a 3-0 victory (25-22, 25-11, 25-15) over the defending champions, Criollas de Caguas, in the decisive seventh match played Monday night at […]
Rise End Vibe’s Playoff Hopes with Franchise Record Fifth Straight Win
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 22, 2026.- Keeping its playoff aspirations on the upswing, the Grand Rapids Rise outlasted the Atlanta Vibe in five sets Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena. The fifth straight victory — a franchise record — moved the Rise within one match of the final playoff spot with two matches remaining while […]
Coronelas de Durango Crowned Undefeated Champions in Historic First LVP MX Edition
DURANGO, Mexico, April 22, 2026.- Coronelas de Durango made history by claiming the championship of the inaugural edition of the Mexican Professional Volleyball League (LVP MX), defeating Tapatías de Guadalajara 2-0 in the final series. Last Saturday, April 18, at the Auditorio del Pueblo and in front of their home fans, Coronelas sealed the title […]
Snyder Efforts Earn Weekly Honors
April 21, 2026.- After helping Grand Rapids extend its win streak to four matches, outside hitter Carli Snyder is the latest Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. She is the third Rise player this season to earn weekly accolades. The native of Macomb, Mich. led Grand Rapids to a pair of […]
Canada grow in depth as new generation bolsters VNL campaign
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 21, 2026.- The Canadian men’s national team have progressively broadened their player base over the past few seasons, creating a deeper national squad capable of competing across a long international calendar. The emergence of several younger players alongside an established core group has given the programme greater flexibility, an important factor as […]
Five Berths in Contention at NORCECA U18 Qualification Tournament for the 2026 Beach World Championship
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 21, 2026. – Five coveted berths are up for grabs at the NORCECA U18 Qualification Tournament for the 2026 Beach Volleyball World Championship, set to take place in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, from April 23 to 27. The top five teams in the final standings will secure qualification to the […]
Ponce Forces Game Seven: Leonas and Criollas Set for Decisive Showdown on Wednesday
PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 19, 2026.- The Semifinal Series B of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League will go to a seventh and decisive match this Wednesday after the Leonas de Ponce successfully defended their home court for the third consecutive time at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium, defeating the Criollas de Caguas in straight sets […]
No. 1 Ignite Dominate in Showdown of MLV’s Best
FISHERS, Indiana, April 19, 2026.–The top teams in Major League Volleyball squared off tonight in a much-anticipated encounter at a sold-out Fishers Event Center, but it wasn’t much of a battle. The first-place Indy Ignite handled the second-place Dallas Pulse in four sets, sweeping their season series and lowering their magic number to clinch the […]
NORCECA Mourns the Irreparable Loss of Attorney Juan Ambrosio Sabio Cacho
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 20, 2026.– The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation mourns the irreparable loss of Attorney Juan Ambrosio Sabio Cacho, beloved father of Attorney Félix Ambrosio Sabio González, President of the Central American Volleyball Association AFECAVOL and Vice President of NORCECA. In this moment of profound sorrow, we extend our heartfelt condolences and join […]
Rise Earn Fourth Straight Win With Four-Set Triumph In Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19, 2026.- Erasing a four-point deficit at 22-18 with a decisive 5-0 run late in the fourth set, the Grand Rapids Rise stormed back Sunday afternoon at Nationwide Arena to avoid yet another five-set marathon against regional rival Columbus Fury. On the third match point, Rise captain Carli Snyder delivered her team-leading 15th kill […]
Mojo stay hot with sweep of Orlando, close in on postseason
ORLANDO, Florida, April 19, 2026.- The San Diego Mojo continued their late-season push on Sunday afternoon, sweeping the Orlando Valkyries 25-17, 25-19, 25-23 at Addition Financial Arena for their third consecutive victory. San Diego secured its second straight sweep on the road and extended its winning streak to three matches, marking the fourth three-match run of […]
Supernovas Finish Record-Breaking Weekend with Sweep of Atlanta
DULUTH, Georgia, April 19, 2026.- Omaha Supernovas opposite Merritt Beason returned to Gas South Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, facing the Atlanta Vibe at the venue for the first time as an opponent after spending her rookie professional season with the club. Now with the Novas, Beason torched her former team, recording match highs of 16 points and […]
Van Winden/Sparks of the United States claim gold at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Tour
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 19, 2026.- The American duo of Torrey Van Winden and Lindsey Sparks were crowned champions of the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held in Costa Rica, after defeating Canada’s Darby Dunn and Alison McKay 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 15-10) in a final that built in intensity and finished […]
Field/Wilcox take revenge and claim gold at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Tour
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 19, 2026.- The U.S. duo of Troy Field and Ryan Wilcox captured the gold medal at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Costa Rica, defeating Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Antonio Vargas Lares 2-0 (22-20, 21-19) in a tightly contested final decided by the finest […]
Cangrejeras Advance to LVSF Final After Four-Hour Marathon and Two Power Outages in Juncos
JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, April 18, 2026 – The Cangrejeras de Santurce became the first team to secure a spot in the Final Series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) late Saturday night and into early Sunday morning, after defeating the Valencianas de Juncos for the fourth consecutive time to complete a sweep in Semifinal […]
New Board Elected for Suriname Volleyball Association Following Special General Meeting
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, April 17, 2026.- The Suriname Volleyball Association (SUVOBO) has successfully elected a new Board of Administration at a Special General Meeting convened on Friday, April 17, 2026. This meeting follows a prior resolution of the General Assembly on March 13, 2026, which determined that the General Election held on December 20, 2025 would […]
Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada and United States Advance to Men’s Semifinals in La Sabana
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 18, 2026.- Stanley Grant/Julián Araya of Costa Rica, Carlos Andrés Ayala/Inés Vargas Lares of Mexico, Luke de Greeff/Tynan Gannett of Canada, and Troy Field/Ryan Wilcox of the United States secured a spot in the men’s semifinals of the first stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, following a demanding day […]
Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States Advance to Women’s Semifinals in La Sabana
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 17, 2026.- The teams of Darby Dunn/Alison McKay of Canada, Marcela Araya/Eugenia Ramírez of Costa Rica, Susana Torres/Abril Flores of Mexico, and Torrey Van Winden/Lindsey Sparks of the United States secured their spots in the semifinals of the first stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, following an intense day […]
Dallas Pulse Completes Season Sweep of Columbus Fury In 3-0 Victory
FRISCO, Texas, April 17, 2026.-The Dallas PULSE (18-6) routed the Columbus Fury (5-18) on Friday night at Comerica Center, sweeping them in straight sets (28-26, 25-15, 25-23) to complete a perfect 4-0 season series. Dallas not only won every matchup this year but also kept Columbus winless in sets across all four contests. MLV’s most […]
Mojo handle Atlanta in straight sets for breakthrough road win
DULUTH, Georgia, April 17, 2026. – The San Diego Mojo earned a statement road win Friday night, sweeping the Atlanta Vibe 25-23, 29-27, 25-21 at Gas South Arena to secure their first victory in Atlanta and first sweep of the Vibe in series history. San Diego improved to 12-11 on the season and climbed above .500 […]
Rise Playoff Push Continues With Another Upset Win Over League-Leading Ignite
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 17, 2026.- For the second time this season, the Grand Rapids Rise knocked off the league-leading Indy Ignite in four sets inside Van Andel Arena. The Rise became the first Major League Volleyball team to defeat Indy (18-5) twice this season in four sets or fewer, snapping the Ignite’s three-match winning […]
Criollas One Win Away from LVSF Final After Dominating Leonas in Caguas
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 17, 2026 – The Criollas de Caguas are now just one victory away from advancing to the Final Series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) after defending their home court, the Roger Mendoza Vidal Coliseum, for the third consecutive time against a determined Leonas de Ponce squad, taking a 3-2 […]
Five Duos Remain Undefeated After Balanced Women’s Opening Day in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 17, 2026.- Five duos finished undefeated after the opening day of the women’s main draw at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, in a competitive start held at La Sabana that featured both dominant wins and tightly contested matches. The pairs of Darby Dunn/Alison McKay (Canada), Crismil […]
Seven Duos Dominate Men’s Opening Day at NORCECA Tour First Stop
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 17, 2026.- The opening day of the men’s main draw at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at La Sabana, saw seven duos take control after recording two victories each, establishing themselves as the most solid teams of the day. In Pool A, the Mexican pair […]
Beason Powers Supernovas Sweep as Robson Earns First Career Win
ORLANDO, Florida, April 16, 2026.- On her birthday, Merritt Beason delivered the best performance of her Omaha Supernovas career, recording a match-high 15 points to lead the franchise to a crucial road sweep of the Orlando Valkyries (10-13) in a straight-set victory, 25-13, 25-23, 25-22, Thursday night at Additional Financial Arena in front of 1,367 fans. Making […]
Leonas Level LVSF Semifinal B with Dominant Win in Ponce
PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 16, 2026. – The fourth match of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) Semifinal B series was almost a mirror image of the previous encounter between Leonas de Ponce and Criollas de Caguas, but this time ending in a 3-0 victory (25-21, 25-13, 25-20) for the home team, an inverted outcome […]
32 Teams in Costa Rica for the First Stop of the NORCECA Tour
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 16, 2026.- A total of 16 women’s and 16 men’s teams from 12 countries are confirmed for the opening of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour season, set to take place from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19 on the sand courts of La Sabana in San José, Costa Rica. […]
AIPS media delegation from 113 countries experience volleyball’s vision at Volleyball House
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 15, 2026.- Without the media, the remarkable stories of volleyball and beach volleyball would remain untold. The skill and power, the triumphs and frustrations, and the drive and determination of the athletes. The ambition to grow the sport to reach, inspire and unite more people around the world, celebrate legends of the game and today’s stars, and provide […]
Criollas Prevail in Caguas and Regain the Lead in LVSF Semifinal B
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 14, 2026.- The Criollas de Caguas made the most of their home court at the Roger Mendoza Vidal Coliseum and regained control of Semifinal Series B of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) with a commanding 3-0 (27-25, 25-21, 25-18) victory over the Leonas de Ponce in the third match. With […]
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Kicks Off 2026 Season in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 14, 2026.-The 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Season is set to officially get underway in Costa Rica, with the first stage of the NORCECA Beach Tour scheduled for April 16–20 at La Sabana in San José. The opening event marks the beginning of an exciting and extensive season organized by the […]
Tealer Scoring Leads to MLV Weekly Award
April 14, 2026.- In a week that saw her step up as the leading scorer in both Indy Ignite matches, opposite Azhani Tealer has been selected the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. She is the third Ignite player this season to earn weekly recognition. The efforts of the […]
Childress Named Assistant For 2026 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team
April 27, 2026.- San Diego Mojo head coach Alisha Childress has been named an assistant coach for the 2026 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team, USA Volleyball announced. The U21 squad will compete at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup. Childress has guided San Diego to an 11-11 record this season and into third […]
Americans Brasher and Cruz finish at the top of the Saquarema Elite to win their second gold in the season
SAQUAREMA, Brazil, April 12, 2026.- American Olympians Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz won the gold medal of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite in Saquarema Brazil over the weekend. Brasher and Cruz celebrated their success in Brazil, having won four gold medals in nine tournaments played in the country. With their victory in Saquarema, […]
Leonas Even LVSF Semifinal B Series
PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 12, 2026. – The Leonas de Ponce successfully defended their home court at Auditorio Pachín Vicéns to level the Semifinal B series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) at one win apiece, avenging their Game 1 loss to the Criollas de Caguas with a four-set victory 19-25, 25-15, 25-22 and […]
Dallas Pulse Sweep Omaha Supernovas to Clinch First Playoff Berth in Franchise History
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 12, 2026.-The Dallas Pulse (17-6) controlled the match from start to finish in a straight-sets road sweep (25-21, 25-21, 25-22) over the Omaha Supernovas (11-13), its seventh sweep of the season. Major League Volleyball’s most prolific offensive pairing — Dallas Pulse outside hitters Mimi Colyer and Sofia Maldonado Diaz — delivered another […]
34 Figures Inducted in the Sixth Ceremony of the Puerto Rican Volleyball Hall of Fame
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 12, 2026.– The Puerto Rican Volleyball Hall of Fame successfully held its sixth induction ceremony, in which 34 new figures were enshrined into this historic entity during an emotional event held Sunday at the John William Harris Theater of the Universidad Interamericana, Metropolitan Campus in San Juan. The ceremony brought together […]
Ignite Continue Winning Ways with Sweep of Visiting Atlanta
FISHERS, Indiana, April 12, 2026.- Any need to worry about a letdown from the Indy Ignite was misguided. Three days after clinching a place in next month’s Major League Volleyball playoffs, the Ignite took care of business today, sweeping visiting Atlanta at Fishers Event Center. The Vibe tested the Ignite in the final two sets […]
Record-Setting Performances Lift Rise Past Fury In Five Sets
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 12, 2026.- The Grand Rapids Rise delivered a milestone-filled performance Sunday afternoon at Van Andel Arena, combining a strong team effort with multiple historic achievements in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Fury by set scores of 28-26, 20-25, 25-18, 21-25, 15-9. Rise head coach Cathy George secured the 700th win of her 38-year […]
Coronelas prevail in five sets to take the lead in the LVP MX Final
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, April 11, 2026.– In a thrilling match that marked the start of a historic final, Coronelas de Durango defeated Tapatías de Guadalajara in five sets, 3-2 (25-21, 24-26, 25-16, 20-25, 15-6), at the Joly Ramírez Gymnasium, taking the lead in the Grand Final of the Mexican Professional Volleyball League (LVP MX). The match, […]
Mojo Surge Continues with Five-Set Win Over Orlando
SAN DIEGO, California, April 11, 2026.- The San Diego Mojo continued their late-season push Saturday night, outlasting Orlando in a five-set battle, 25-21, 15-26, 25-13, 23-25, 15-13, at Viejas Arena to secure their team-record eighth home win of the season. With the win, San Diego improved to 11-11 and remains in playoff position in third place, […]
Caguas Starts Strong in Semifinal B; Cangrejeras Close In on First Spot in the Finals
Caguas, Puerto Rico, April 10, 2026.- While at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum the Santurce Cangrejeras moved within one win of advancing to the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) Final Series, at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum, the 15-time champions Criollas de Caguas defended their home court with authority, defeating the Leonas de Ponce in the opening […]
Rise Set Franchise Mark With 104 Digs, Claims First Win Over Supernovas In Omaha
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 10, 2026.- Before Friday night, the Grand Rapids Rise had only defeated the Atlanta Vibe in Omaha, Nebraska, during the semifinals of the 2024 playoffs. The Rise defense dug in to record a franchise-record 104 digs — the most in MLV history for a four-set match — to upset the Omaha Supernovas at […]
Atlanta Vibe Top Columbus Fury 3-2 in Thriller
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 10, 2026. – The Atlanta Vibe topped the Columbus Fury in a five-set thriller 3-2 on the road Friday to snap a three match losing skid. The Vibe attacking trio of Outside Hitter Leah Edmond, Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones and Outside Hitter Taylor Smith were clutch in a crucial win for the Vibe […]
Indy Rebounds to Beat San Diego, Advance to Postseason for Second Straight Year
SAN DIEGO, California, April 9, 2026.- They did it the hard way, but the Indy Ignite are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2026 Major League Volleyball postseason. The Ignite came from behind to win a five-setter at San Diego and lock up a playoff berth with a quarter of the regular […]
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