MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, March 28, 2026. – In the continuation of Section B of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) quarterfinals, Atenienses de Manatí earned an important straight-sets victory over Criollas de Caguas, keeping their semifinal aspirations alive. Manatí controlled the match with set scores of 25-21, 25-12, and 27-25, securing their first win in […]
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All-Stars Shine In Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida, March 28, 2026.- The stars were out at the Major League Volleyball All-Star Match, showcasing the elite talent from across this major league. In front of a national audience on CBS, the Team Meske All-Stars defeated the Team Launiere All-Stars, 2-1 (24-25, 25-19, 25-22). A total of 5,380 fans – a sellout capacity […]
Cangrejeras sweep Pinkin in straight sets to become the first LVSF semifinalists
COROZAL, Puerto Rico, March 27, 2026. – The Santurce Cangrejeras became the first semifinalist team in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) on Friday night, securing their third consecutive postseason victory with a dominant 3-0 win (25-23, 25-22, 25-21) over the Corozal Pinkin at the legendary Carmen Z. Figueroa court. The win marked Santurce’s 23rd […]
Criollas Hold Off Ponce Surge and Move One Step Away from Semifinals
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 26, 2026. – The defending national champions, Criollas de Caguas, withstood a strong push from the Leonas de Ponce at Roger Mendoza Vidal Coliseum to secure their second consecutive win in Section B of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) quarterfinals and move within one win of the semifinals. Caguas claimed […]
Dallas Pulse Hold Off Atlanta Vibe in Five, Push Winning Streak to Seven
FRISCO, Texas, March 26, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (15-5) leaned on its depth to secure a five-set win (26-28, 25-19, 25-19, 25-27, 15-8) over the Atlanta Vibe (8-10) on Thursday night at Comerica Center, extending its winning streak to seven matches. Outside hitter Mimi Colyer led all scorers with 32 points and 27 kills on […]
Tabron Powers Mojo Comeback in Four-Set Win Over Omaha
SAN DIEGO, California, March 25, 2026.–The San Diego Mojo used a spark off the bench from Maya Tabron and a record-setting night from Marlie Monserez to rally past the Omaha Supernovas in four sets, 16-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-20, on Wednesday night at Viejas Arena. The win snapped a three-match losing skid for San Diego, which […]
Cangrejeras take control of Section A with their second Quarterfinals victory
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2026. – In the continuation of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) Quarterfinals in Section A, the Cangrejeras de Santurce claimed their second victory by defeating the Valencianas de Juncos 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-23). This marked the 22nd win for the Cangrejeras, combining regular season and postseason play, in […]
Rise Rally For 3-1 Win to Upset League-Leading Indy
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 25, 2026.- Facing the league-leading Indy Ignite, who entered the contest with a 15-3 record for the best start through 18 matches in league history, the Grand Rapids Rise came from behind for a four-set win Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena by set scores of 19-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-17. Indy had […]
The Leonas Roar in Manatí and Complicate Atenienses in Section B of the LVSF Quarterfinals
MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2026. – In the continuation of the Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) Quarterfinals, the Leonas de Ponce stole a road victory at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum, earning their first postseason win by defeating the Atenienses de Manatí 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-22, 31-29). This marked the second loss […]
Columbus sweeps Orlando at Nationwide Arena
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24, 2026.- The Columbus Fury used a strong defensive effort and balanced offensive attack to beat the Orlando Valkyries in three sets, 25-22, 25-15, 25-22, for the first home win of the season on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. “I’m just grateful to be here for the opportunity that we have to play […]
Londot First Opposite To Earn MLV Weekly Award In ’26
March 24, 2026.- After leading the way to a 3-0 sweep over Grand Rapids, opposite hitter Emily Londot has been selected as the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. She is just the fourth opposite in league history to earn weekly accolades and the first from Omaha. The native of […]
United States Claim Double Bronze at Tlaxcala Challenge
TLAXCALA, Mexico, March 22, 2026. – The United States secured bronze medals in both the women’s and men’s competitions at the Tlaxcala Challenge of the 2026 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. In the women’s tournament, Sara Hughes and Allysa Batenhorst captured their second consecutive Challenge bronze, following their podium finish at the Bhubaneswar Challenge two […]
Dallas Pulse Stays Sharp, Defeats San Diego Mojo for Sixth Consecutive Win
FRISCO, Texas, March 21, 2026.-The Dallas PULSE (14-5) continued to build momentum Saturday night, defeating the San Diego Mojo (7-10) in four sets (25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17) at Comerica Center to extend their winning streak to six. Dallas PULSE outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz led all scorers with 19 points and 18 kills, while outside […]
Criollas and Cangrejeras Open LVSF Quarterfinals with Wins
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 21, 2026 – The Quarterfinals of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) got off to a strong start for defending champions Criollas de Caguas and runners-up Cangrejeras de Santurce, as both secured important victories over their respective opponents at the start of the postseason. Criollas Rally and Defend Home Court in […]
Supernovas Sweep Grand Rapids for Third Straight Win as Oglivie Breaks Franchise Record
OMAHA, Nebraska, March 21, 2026.- The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, continued their strong form with a dominant 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise (6-12) on Friday night in front of 9,448 fans on Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center. The result marks the third consecutive victory for the Supernovas (10-9), who became […]
First-Place Ignite Not Their Sharpest but Still Find Way to Win
FISHERS, Indiana, March 19, 2026.– Even when not at their best, the Indy Ignite find ways to win and remain atop Major League Volleyball. Despite a subpar hitting performance tonight, the Ignite willed their way past visiting Columbus. Indy won by set scores of 25-17, 25-18, 19-25, 26-24, advancing to 15-3 this season and maintaining […]
Ponce shakes up the standings, and now all eyes turn to the Quarterfinals schedule
COROZAL, Puerto Rico, March 19, 2026.- The regular season of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) concluded Thursday night with a crucial four-set victory by the Leonas de Ponce over the Pinkin de Corozal. The result allowed Ponce to collect all three available points and climb to fourth place in the standings, dropping the Atenienses […]
Atlanta Vibe Sweep Orlando Valkyries at Home
GEORGIA, Atlanta, March 19, 2026. – The Atlanta Vibe swept the Orlando Valkyries at home, 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-20) on Thursday behind the dominant offensive duo of Outside Hitter Leah Edmond and Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones. Atlanta Vibe Head Coach Kayla Banwarth said the win was close to a “flow state” as a team with a […]
Criollas secure second place; Cangrejeras close regular season undefeated
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 18, 2026. – While the Cangrejeras de Santurce defeated the Atenienses de Manatí in four sets at Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz to finish the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) regular season undefeated, at Coliseo Roger Mendoza Vidal the Criollas de Caguas did their part and earned the points needed to secure […]
Dallas Pulse Extends Winning Streak to Five With 3-1 Win Over Grand Rapids Rise
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 18, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (13-5) closed out a four-set win (25-21, 31-29, 23-25, 25-23) over the Grand Rapids Rise (6-11) at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday night. Dallas PULSE outside hitter Mimi Colyer recorded 24 kills on a .321 hitting percentage and added 16 digs for a double-double, leading all […]
Pools confirmed for 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 18, 2026.- The pool compositions for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship were confirmed following the Drawing of Lots held at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, ahead of the tournament in Doha, Qatar from 19 to 29 August. The 24 qualified teams have been distributed across six pools of four, with […]
Draw finalised for 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship in Chile
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 18, 2026.- The pool compositions for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship were confirmed following the Drawing of Lots held at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 24 qualified teams have been placed into four pools of six, with the tournament set to take place in Santiago, Chile from 6 to […]
Team Canada To Continue Pushing Their Limit In This Year’s VNL
March 17, 2026.- Canada prepare for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League after a 2025 season that combined competitiveness with the integration of new players under head coach Giovanni Guidetti. Since 2021, FIVB Volleyball Empowerment has provided targeted support to the women’s national team programme, including the appointment of Guidetti as part of the coaching support for the national team. […]
The Teams Are Set! MLV All-Stars Announced For Match On CBS
March 17, 2026.- The best of Major League Volleyball (MLV) are headed to Orlando, as the league has announced the rosters for the 2026 AdventHealth MLV All-Star Match, scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at Noon ET on CBS and Paramount+. Celebrating the top MLV performers from this season, the event will bring together exciting talents […]
Valentin-Anderson Gives Dallas Pulse Second Straight MLV Weekly Honor
March 17, 2026.- Leading the Dallas Pulse offense with efficiency, setter Natalia Valentin-Anderson has earned recognition as the latest Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. It is the second straight week a Dallas player is honored and third time overall in 2026. The native of Caguas, Puerto Rico guides the […]
Brasher and Cruz on top at João Pessoa Elite
JOÃO PESSOA, Brazil, March 15, 2026.- Americans Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz (formerly Nuss) spoiled the Brazilian party in the first Elite event of the 2026 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour season, winning the tournament held in João Pessoa on Sunday. The Paris Olympians denied fan favorites and reigning Olympic champions Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa and […]
Cangrejeras One Win Away from Completing an Undefeated LVSF Regular Season
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 15, 2026. – Week nine of action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) concluded with the nineteenth victory of the Cangrejeras de Santurce, who defeated the Leonas de Ponce 3-0 (28-26, 25-17, 25-14) in their final home match at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. With the win, Santurce collected the […]
Dallas Pulse Earns Third Consecutive Sweep With Win Over Atlanta Vibe
FRISCO, Texas, March 15, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (12-5) swept the Atlanta Vibe (7-9) Sunday afternoon at Comerica Center (25-23, 25-22, 25-20). The victory marked Dallas’ third consecutive sweep. PULSE outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz led all players with 21 points, recording 19 kills on a .429 clip while adding seven digs and a block. […]
History Made: Supernovas Top League-Leading Ignite Before Record U.S. Crowd
OMAHA, Nebraska, March 15, 2026.- The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, delivered in historic fashion Saturday night, toppling the league-leading Indy Ignite (14-3) in a thrilling five-set classic, 25-20, 25-23, 26-28, 22-25, 16-14, before a sold-out crowd of 16,838 at Kiewit Court inside the CHI Health Center for the most-attended U.S. professional volleyball match in history. Shattering the franchise’s previous record of 13,486 […]
Omaha Supernovas Set U.S. Professional Volleyball Attendance Record
OMAHA, Nebraska, March 14, 2026. – The Omaha Supernovas continued to raise the global standard for professional volleyball and women’s sports Saturday night, drawing a sellout crowd of 16,838 at the CHI Health Center to set a new U.S. attendance record for an indoor women’s professional volleyball match against the Indy Ignite. The mark surpassed the previous record of 13,486 set Jan. 10, 2025, when […]
Valkyries Sweep San Diego Mojo, Improve to 9–9
ORLANDO, Florida, March 14, 2026.-After falling to Indy in three sets on Thursday, the Valkyries bounced back in a big way, sweeping the San Diego Mojo at home by set scores of 25-22, 25-21, 25-16, improving to 9-9 on the season. After back-to-back matches hitting under .200 as a team, Orlando rebounded tonight, hitting .254, […]
Rise Rally Behind 18 Blocks For 3-1 Road Win In Atlanta
ATLANTA, March 13, 2026.- Despite missing former starting middle blockers Rhamat Alhassan and Leah Meyer due to injury, the Grand Rapids Rise outblocked the Atlanta Vibe, 18-9, en route to a 3-1 road victory Friday night at Gas South Arena. Grand Rapids dropped the opening set 25-19 but responded by winning the next three 25-23, 25-23, 25-19 to secure […]
Dallas Pulse Stay Perfect Against Columbus Fury With Third Sweep
FRISCO, Texas, March 13, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (11-5) delivered a sweep (25-17, 25-19, 26-24) over the Columbus Fury (3-13) at Comerica Center on Friday night. With the win, the PULSE improved to 3-0 in the season series, marking their third consecutive sweep of the Fury this season. PULSE outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz led […]
Cangrejeras Improve to 18-0 with Straight-Sets Victory over Corozal
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 13, 2026. – The Cangrejeras de Santurce recorded their 18th win of the undefeated season in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) by defeating the Pinkin de Corozal 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-19) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, securing the three available points from the match and reaching 51 points. Corozal […]
Sweep of Orlando Launches Indy to Best Start in MLV Annals
FISHERS, Indiana, March 12, 2026. – Each night they play in 2026, the first place Indy Ignite seem to set new standards. Toppling defending Major League Volleyball champion Orlando in straight sets tonight at Fishers Event Center extended the Ignite’s win streak to eight, the third longest in league annals. It also pushed Indy’s overall record […]
Leonas Defend Salvador Dijols Court in Dramatic Five-Set Thriller
PONCE, Puerto Rico, March 12, 2026. – At Salvador Dijols Court, the Atenienses of Manatí and the Leonas of Ponce staged a five-set battle that ended with a victory for the home team, who defended their territory Thursday night in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League. Ponce earned two of the three available points, while Manatí […]
Valencianas Secure Four-Set Victory and Move Closer to Fifth Place
COROZAL, Puerto Rico, March 11, 2026 – In the only match of Wednesday’s schedule in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), the Valencianas de Juncos collected the three available points after defeating the Pinkin de Corozal 3-1 (25-23, 25-16, 20-25, 30-28) at the legendary Carmen Z. Figueroa court. With the victory, the Valencianas move closer […]
Cangrejeras Claim Seventeenth Straight Victory by Dominating the Leonas in Ponce
PONCE, Puerto Rico, March 10, 2026. – Week nine of action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) opened with the seventeenth consecutive victory for the Cangrejeras de Santurce, who remained undefeated after sweeping the Leonas de Ponce 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-15) at Salvador Dijols Court. With the win, the Cangrejeras collected the three available […]
Supernovas Sweep Columbus Behind Parsons’ Historic Night
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 10, 2026.- The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, rallied behind a record-setting night from outside hitter Sarah Parsons to right the ship and deliver a dominant 25-22, 25-16, 25-17 sweep of the Columbus Fury (3-12) on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena in front of 2,226. Coming off her standout performance against Grand […]
Intense Week in the LVP MX Women’s League: Regular Round and Rescheduled Matches Shape the Competition
MEXICO, March 10, 2026.- The Mexican Women’s Professional Volleyball League (LVP MX) experienced an intense weekend of action with matches from the regular round, while additional rescheduled games will also be played this week that will be key in determining the standings. The action began with Guerreras defeating Freseras 3-1 (25-22, 27-25, 20-25, 25-21). Guerreras […]
Colyer Performance Earns Her Weekly Accolades
March 10, 2026.- With a strong effort in the lone Dallas Pulse match of the week, outside hitter Mimi Colyer has been selected as the latest Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. It marks the second time in four weeks a Pulse player has been honored. Dallas took to the […]
Criollas Return to Second Place with Four-Set Victory
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 8, 2026. – The closing of the eighth week in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) saw the Criollas de Caguas claim a 3-1 victory (25-23, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23) over the Atenienses de Manatí at Coliseo Roger Mendoza. With the win, the Criollas snapped a three-match losing streak and moved up […]
Ignite Keep Burning Opponents, Stretch Win Streak to Seven
FISHERS, Indiana, March 8, 2026.- The Indy Ignite continue lighting Major League Volleyball on fire. After downing Grand Rapids in four sets at Fishers Event Center, Indy has now strung together seven straight wins and pushed its league-leading record to a sizzling 13-2. The latest victory was by no means easy. Despite playing its second match […]
Dallas Pulse Reclaims Edge in Season Series with Sweep over Orlando Valkyries
ORLANDO, Florida, March 7, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (10-5) earned a three-set sweep (25-23, 28-26, 25-19) over the Orlando Valkyries (8-8) at Addition Financial Arena on Saturday night. The PULSE leads the season series, 2-1. Dallas PULSE outside hitters Mimi Colyer and Sofia Maldonado Diaz led the offensive effort. Colyer paced all players with 18 […]
Atlanta Vibe Beat San Diego 3-1 on the Road
SAN DIEGO, California, March 7, 2026.- The Atlanta Vibe beat the San Diego Mojo 3-1 on the road Saturday through a stout defensive effort of 11 combined blocks and the first 2026 double-double from Outside Hitter Taylor Smith, who scored a season-high 14 kills and added 15 digs. The Vibe took the early lead with […]
Rise Stuff Supernovas at the Net in 3-1 Win
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 7, 2026.- In front of a lively home crowd of 3,708 fans in Grand Rapids, Hentz and the Rise came away with 3-1 win Saturday night by set scores of 25-17, 27-29, 25-22, 25-14 at the Van Andel Arena. The Rise ended a six-match all-time losing streak against Omaha while extending […]
Atenienses and Cangrejeras Win in the Penultimate Week of the LVSF
MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, March 6, 2026 – The Atenienses de Manatí and the Cangrejeras de Santurce claimed victories on Friday night during the eighth and penultimate week of action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF). At the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum, the Atenienses went the distance against the Criollas de Caguas to split the […]
Luper’s Big Night, Foster’s Service Run Lift Valkyries Past Fury
ORLANDO, Florida, March 5, 2026.–Following a four-set loss to the Grand Rapids Rise on Sunday, the Orlando Valkyries defeated the Columbus Fury in four sets Thursday night, with set scores of 19-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14. After falling short against Grand Rapids Sunday night, Orlando responded with a complete team performance, hitting .265 while holding Columbus […]
Leonas de Ponce Dominate at Home and Reach Fourth Place in the LVSF
PONCE, Puerto Rico, March 5, 2026. – In the only match on Thursday’s schedule in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), Leonas de Ponce successfully defended their Salvador Dijols court by defeating Valencianas de Juncos 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-23), claiming the three points available from the match and moving into a tie for fourth place […]
The FIVB Volleyball World Cup Takes the Sport Into a New Era
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 5, 2026.- In another action that aims to keep pace with volleyball’s continuous global expansion, the FIVB has announced that the FIVB Volleyball World Championship, the sport’s flagship international tournament, will now be known as the FIVB Volleyball World Cup. The change has been approved by the FIVB Board of Administration and the […]
Launiere, Meske To Lead MLV All-Stars
March 5, 2026.- Two of the nation’s best collegiate head coaches – Beth Launiere and Dan Meske – have been named to lead the all-stars at the AdventHealth MLV All-Star Match on Saturday, March 28. The showcase of the top players in professional volleyball will be broadcast nationally by CBS Network Television. The two coaches […]
Cangrejeras Maintain Perfect Run with 15th Straight Victory
COROZAL, Puerto Rico, March 4, 2026. – The eighth and penultimate week of the regular season in the Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) opened with the fifteenth consecutive win, without defeat, for the Cangrejeras de Santurce, who defeated the Pinkin de Corozal 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 26-24) on Wednesday night at the legendary Carmen […]
NORCECA Mourns the Passing of Former FIVB Executive Vice President Aleksandar Boricic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 4, 2026.- The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA expresses its profound sorrow following the passing of former FIVB Executive Vice President Aleksandar Boričić, today in Belgrade, Serbia, at the age of 78. A respected international leader and a lifelong servant of volleyball, Boricic made a lasting impact […]
Hentz Defense Leads To MLV Weekly Honor
March 3, 2026.- After turning in a stellar defensive effort across two matches, Morgan Hentz of Grand Rapids has been chosen as the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. The Rise split two matches on the week, falling to San Diego at home before posting a road win at Orlando. Hentz […]
Coronelas Keep Perfect Run; Tapatías and Leonas Tighten the Race in the LVP MX Femenil
Mexico, March 2, 2026.- The seventh round of the Women’s Professional Volleyball League of Mexico (LVP MX) confirmed ongoing trends and provided a clearer picture as the season enters its decisive stretch. Coronelas remain unstoppable at the top, Tapatías solidify their position as the closest challengers, and Leonas delivered a statement performance to stay in […]
Jaime Weston Joins Major League Volleyball as First Commissioner
March 2, 2026.- Major League Volleyball has announced the appointment of Jaime Weston as its first Commissioner, marking a pivotal moment in the league’s evolution and a new era for professional volleyball in the United States. In its third season, Major League Volleyball (MLV) has emerged as the premier professional volleyball league in the country. […]
Corozal moves Caguas out of second place; Santurce remains unbeaten in the LVSF
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 1, 2026. – The seventh week of action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) left the Cangrejeras de Santurce with their 14th consecutive victory without a loss, while the Pinkin de Corozal climbed into second place in the standings during Sunday’s slate. At the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas, the […]
Mojo Roll Past Fury for Fourth Straight Home Win
SAN DIEGO , California, March 1, 2026. – The San Diego Mojo climbed into a tie for third place in the Major League Volleyball standings Sunday night with a 25-13, 20-25, 25-20, 25-19 victory over the Columbus Fury at Viejas Arena. San Diego improved to 7-7 overall and 5-2 at home, recording its fourth consecutive home […]
Defense Fuels Gritty 3-1 Rise Road Victory In Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida, March 1, 2026.- An intense four-set defensive battle in Orlando was decided by Alyssa Jensen’s match-high fifth block Sunday afternoon as the Grand Rapids Rise defeated the defending MLV champion Valkyries, 3-1, inside Addition Financial Arena. The match-ending rejection sealed the Rise’s second road win this season by set scores of 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 25-18. […]
Dallas Pulse Rally For 3-2 Road Win Over Atlanta Vibe
DULUTH, Georgia, March 1, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (9-5), North Texas’ women’s professional volleyball team, defeated the Atlanta Vibe (7-6) in five sets (25-21, 27-29, 25-21, 21-25, 15-10) on Sunday afternoon at Gas South Arena. PULSE outside hitters Sofia Maldonado Diaz and Mimi Colyer paced the PULSE with 21 kills each. Pin hitter Kaylee Cox contributed […]
Ignite Finish First Half of MLV Season with Emphatic Win over Omaha
FISHERS, Indiana, March 1, 2026.-Halfway through the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, things couldn’t be going much better for the Indy Ignite. Following an impressive triumph over visiting Omaha, the Ignite boast a league-best 12-2 record and a lead of three games over the nearest competitor. After dropping the first set to the Supernovas, the […]
FIVB Board of Administration advances Strategic Vision 2032 and global volleyball growth roadmap
February 28, 2026.- The FIVB Board of Administration met online today to continue strengthening the future of volleyball and beach volleyball, with key decisions, strategic updates and major developments discussed that align with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. The meeting opened with an update on the FIVB’s strong financial outlook, followed by progress reports from […]
FIVB Board of Administration approves rule tests for 2026 competitions
February 28, 2026.- The tests will be applied in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, FIVB Volleyball U17 World Championships and 2026 Continental Championships. Any update to the Official Volleyball Rules will be subject to review during the testing phase. The proposals form part of a broader regulatory review aimed at enhancing game flow and simplifying […]
Volleyball Council charts exciting course for upcoming international events
February 28, 2026.- The Volleyball Council convened this week to review key developments across the sport and shape the strategic direction for the years ahead, with discussions spanning major international events, governance updates and the continued evolution of the Global Volleyball Movement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to competition updates and strategic […]
VNL Council meets ahead of landmark 2026 season
February 28, 2026.- The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Council convened online this week to review the incredible success of VNL 2025 and prepare for the upcoming 2026 edition, with the women’s tournament starting on 3 June and the men’s on 10 June. During the Council meeting, members reflected on what was a remarkable VNL 2025, […]
Volleyball development in focus during Benin and Côte d’Ivoire National Federations visit
February 28, 2026.- The FIVB this week welcomed the Benin Volleyball Federation President Ali S. Yaro and Côte d’Ivoire Volleyball Federation President Aizan Pascal Whadja to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland. During their visit, they met with FIVB President Fabio Azevedo to discuss key development priorities, including Volleyball Empowerment support. The Benin Volleyball Federation […]
Volleyball development headlines meeting with Moroccan Royal Volleyball Federation
February 28, 2026.- Moroccan Royal Volleyball Federation (FRMVB) President M. Abdelhamid Ouaqouaq and General Secretary Fahd Ouazzani Chahidi were welcomed this week to the Volleyball House to discuss the development of sport in the country. Since 2017, the FRMVB and its national teams have received USD 364,000 in Volleyball Empowerment support across 14 projects. This […]
Santurce preserves unbeaten record; Manatí splits points with Juncos in the LVSF
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, February 27, 2026. – Friday’s action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) featured the Cangrejeras de Santurce defending their unbeaten record with a fourth victory this season over the defending champions, the Criollas de Caguas, while the Atenienses de Manatí split points after prevailing in five sets against the Valencianas de […]
Guedpard, Luper Return to Starting Lineup as Valkyries Take Down Dallas in Four
DALLAS, Texas, February 27, 2026.- After missing Chompoo Guedpard for the majority of February, the Valkyries welcomed her back to the starting lineup Friday night, as the reigning 2025 Major League Volleyball champions are starting to get healthier at the right time, defeating the Dallas Pulse in four sets 3-1 (25-23, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20). “She means […]
Indy Downs Columbus in Straight Sets to Move Record to Sizzling 11-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 27, 2026.- The Indy Ignite continue to “Light It Up” in Major League Volleyball, collecting records along the way. Tonight, the Ignite beat the Columbus Fury in straight sets to notch their fifth consecutive win, a new franchise best. The sweep was also their fourth this season, already more than the team […]
Mojo Continue Surge with Road Sweep of Rise
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, February 26, 2026. – The San Diego Mojo earned their first sweep of the season Thursday night, defeating the Grand Rapids Rise, 26-24, 25-21, 25-19, at Van Andel Arena. San Diego has now won five of its last six matches, equaling the best stretch in team history, and improved to 6-7 on the […]
Atlanta Vibe Top Omaha Supernovas 3-1 on Road
OMAHA, Nebraska, February 26, 2026 – The Atlanta Vibe topped the Omaha Supernovas 3-1 on the road Thursday behind a career-high 19 kills from Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones, before 8,014 fans on Kiewit Court at CHI Health Center. Atlanta started off the match with a well-rounded win in the first set, 25-20, with five kills from Outside Hitter Leah […]
Field of 24 finalised for 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship
February 26, 2026.- The FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship 2026 will take place in Doha, Qatar from 19 to 29 August 2026, bringing together 24 teams from all five continental confederations. The tournament will apply the new competition format recently confirmed by the FIVB Board of Administration, marking its early implementation ahead of adoption […]
Criollas and Pinkin Open Seventh Week with Victories in the LVSF
PONCE, Puerto Rico, February 25, 2026 – The seventh week of action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) got underway with wins by the Criollas de Caguas and the Pinkin de Corozal on Wednesday night. At Salvador Dijols court, the Criollas de Caguas withstood a strong push from the Leonas de Ponce, who forced […]
Monserez Leadership Earns MLV Weekly Honors
February 24, 2026.- By virtue of one of her most complete performances of the season, San Diego’s Marlie Monserez has been selected Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. The Mojo setter orchestrated a five-set comeback victory over Omaha on Sunday, the third victory over the last four matches for San Diego […]
Cangrejeras stay unbeaten; Atenienses return to winning ways
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 22, 2026. – Closing out the sixth week of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), the Cangrejeras de Santurce and the Atenienses de Manatí came away victorious on Sunday’s slate. The Cangrejeras (12-0) extended their perfect run by sweeping the Leonas de Ponce in three sets, earning the three available […]
Mojo rally past Supernovas in five-set showdown
SAN DIEGO, California, February 22, 2026.- The San Diego Mojo continued their surge at home Sunday night, defeating the Omaha Supernovas in five sets, 23-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-18, 15-12, at Viejas Arena, earning their third consecutive home win and avenging a previous five-set loss in Omaha. The Mojo have won three of their last four matches, […]
Dallas Pulse Return to Win Column in Third Straight Sweep Over Grand Rapids Rise
FRISCO, Texas, February 22, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (8-4), North Texas’ women’s professional volleyball team, swept the Grand Rapids Rise (3-8) on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Center (25-20, 27-25, 25-23) to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz led the PULSE with 17 kills on a .371 hitting percentage and […]
The Columbus Fury took down the defending league champions on Sunday in Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida, February 22, 2026. – The Columbus Fury snapped their five-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Orlando Valkyries, 29-27, 28-26, 18-25, 25-17, on Sunday at Addition Financial Arena. The Fury (3-8) had a strong defensive performance, with 10 blocks and 86 digs to hold the Valkyries to a .160 hitting percentage. Kamaile […]
Ignite Grind out Fourth Straight Victory, Top Atlanta in Four Sets
GWINNETT, Georgia, February 21, 2026.–They don’t come any tougher than Indy’s win at Atlanta, but the Ignite showed just how resilient they are at Gas South Arena, downing the host Vibe in four sets. Indy battled from behind in each of the final two sets, ending the hard-fought match with a 25-21 23-25, 27-25, 25-23 […]
Valencianas Upset Criollas in Five Sets; Santurce Remains Unbeaten and Ponce Earns Three Points in the LVSF
JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 20, 2026 – Friday’s action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) resulted in victories for the Valencianas de Juncos, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, and the Leonas de Ponce. At the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum, the Valencianas rallied from behind to claim two of the three available points with a 3-2 […]
Ignite Down Dallas in Three Sets
FRISCO, Texas, February 19, 2026.- The Indy Ignite are on fire and continue blazing the pace in Major League Volleyball. On Thursday night, it was the Dallas Pulse who fell victim to the attacking Indy style, the Ignite triumphing by scores of 25-20, 26-24 and 26-24. It marked the second straight sweep to victory for […]
Atlanta Vibe Cruise Past Columbus 3-1 at Home
ATLANTA, Georgia, February 19, 2026.- The Atlanta Vibe scored an emphatic 3-1 (25-23, 16-25, 25-18, 25-13) victory over Columbus Fury at home. Atlanta took the first set, 25-23, after scoring the final five points in a ferocious comeback down 23-20 through a combined nine kills from Outside Hitter Leah Edmond and Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones. […]
Comerica Center To Host MLV Championship
February 19, 2026.- Major League Volleyball has announced that Comerica Center – home of the newest MLV team, the Dallas Pulse – has been awarded the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9. The three postseason matches will be held in Frisco, Texas, with […]
MLV All-Star Fan Voting Begins on Thursday
February 19, 2026.- For the second straight season, Major League Volleyball fans will be able to have a major influence on which stars will take court for the 2026 AdventHealth MLV All-Star match. Fan voting will start this week – with fans being able to make selections for the team rosters beginning on Thursday, February […]
Teams for 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship confirmed
February 19, 2026.- The Girls’ U17 World Championship will be held in Santiago, Chile from 6 to 16 August. It will be the first time that Chile will host a volleyball World Championship in any age/gender category. This year’s tournament will have 24 teams, up from the 16 that featured in the inaugural edition held […]
Valencianas de Juncos, Pinkin de Corozal and Cangrejeras de Santurce dominate the start of Week 6 in the LVSF
Juncos, Puerto Rico, February 19, 2026 – The opening of Week 6 action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) saw victories for Valencianas de Juncos, Pinkin de Corozal, and Cangrejeras de Santurce in Wednesday’s matches. At Coliseo Rafael G. Amalbert, the Valencianas rallied after trailing 1-2 in sets to force a deciding tiebreak and […]
FIVB, Volleyball World and Mizuno celebrate successful partnership and future growth
February 18, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with Akito Mizuno, President of renowned Japanese sporting goods brand Mizuno at Mizuno House during the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The meeting was an opportunity to review the ongoing success of their partnership and explore future opportunities to grow volleyball globally. The partnership, […]
FIVB statement concerning potential future rule changes
February 17, 2026.- The FIVB is aware that preliminary materials concerning potential future rule changes have been circulating publicly. These materials reflect internal discussions and do not represent official decisions. At this stage, no official rule tests have been confirmed. The FIVB continuously evaluates the sport and explores a variety of concepts through its Commissions […]
FIVB and Global Observatory sign MoU to advance gender equality in volleyball
February 17, 2026.- Signalling a clear action framework for 2026, the FIVB and the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport (GO) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote gender equality and inclusion in volleyball worldwide. The agreement represents a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two organisations. Together, the FIVB and […]
Milan’s Centro Pavesi is at heart of Italian Volleyball Development
February 16, 2026.- FIVB leadership recently visited Milan’s Centro Pavesi, one of Italy’s premier volleyball hubs, where they met with Giuseppe Manfredi, President of the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV), and the federation’s leadership. The visit took place during the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games 2026 and highlighted the centre’s pivotal role in developing players, supporting […]
FIVB and Volleyball World leadership discuss growth strategies with China’s Minister Gao
February 16, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with the President of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and Minister, General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) Gao Zhidan and COC Secretary General Jian Wu during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games to discuss the future of volleyball in Asia and across the globe. The high-level meeting focused on strategic priorities for the […]
Diaz First Dallas Player To Capture MLV Weekly Award
February 17, 2026.-Following two key road victories, Sofia Maldonado Diaz is the first player in Dallas Pulse history to be named Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. The outside hitter turned in two outstanding performances to help Dallas extend its win streak to three in a row. In her first outing […]
Supernovas Welcome 11,305 for Pink Out in Loss to Orlando
OMAHA, Nebraska, February 15, 2026.- The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, delivered another historic crowd Sunday as 11,305 fans filled Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center for the team’s Pink Out match, marking the franchise’s 19th crowd of 10,000 or more. Orlando (6-5) then spoiled the afternoon, taking down Omaha (7-5) in straight sets, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22. Star […]
Coronelas de Durango remain undefeated at the halfway point of the Mexican Women’s Professional Volleyball League
MEXICO, February 15, 2025.– With the conclusion of Matchday 5, the first round of the Women’s Professional Volleyball League in México officially came to a close, a phase that confirmed the strong pace of the league leaders while keeping the battle for the top spots highly competitive. At the halfway mark of the schedule, Coronelas […]
Santurce Rallies at the Clemente and Preserves Its Undefeated Record in the LVSF
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 15, 2026. – Sunday’s matchday in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) saw the Cangrejeras de Santurce successfully defend their unbeaten record, the Leonas de Ponce sweeping the Pinkin of Corozal in straight sets, and the Atenienses de Manatí splitting points in a dramatic fifth set against the Valencianas de […]
Orlando Dominates At The Net, Sweeps Omaha To End Three-Match Slide
OMAHA, Nebraska, February 15, 2026. – The Orlando Valkyries, reigning 2025 Major League Volleyball champions, snapped their three-match skid in dominant fashion Sunday night, sweeping the Omaha Supernovas on the road, 3–0 (25–20, 25–17, 25–22). For the second straight match, Orlando rolled out the same starting seven, still without Brittany Abercrombie, Chompoo Guedpard and Charitie Luper. […]
Ignite Sweep Past Mojo Behind Team-Wide Exceptional Performance
FISHERS, Indiana, February 16, 2026. – It was a Winter Games celebration today at Fishers Event Center, but the Indy Ignite were anything but cold. The Ignite lit it up all afternoon in a sweep of the visiting San Diego Mojo to win their fifth straight home match and bump their league-leading record to 8-2. It […]
Dallas Pulse Secure Second Straight Sweep Over Columbus Fury
COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 14, 2026. – The Dallas PULSE (7-3), North Texas’ women’s professional volleyball team, swept the Columbus Fury (2-7) in straight sets (25-23, 25-23, 25-20) at Nationwide Arena on Saturday evening. Dallas outside hitter Mimi Colyer put on a clinic, posting 23 kills on a .500 hitting percentage to go along with five […]
Rise Sweep Atlanta in Morgan Hentz Debut
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, February 14, 2026.- Having arrived in Grand Rapids less than 24 hours ago, the newest Rise acquisition Morgan Hentz helped spark a much-needed turnaround as the Rise snapped a five-match losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Atlanta Vibe on Saturday night at Van Andel Arena. The sweep, the first for Grand Rapids […]
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