Tag: Norceca

May 02, 2026

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 […]

May 02, 2026

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 […]

May 02, 2026

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 […]

May 02, 2026

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 […]

May 02, 2026

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 […]

May 02, 2026

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 […]

May 01, 2026

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, […]

May 01, 2026

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 […]

May 01, 2026

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 […]

May 01, 2026

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 […]

Apr 30, 2026

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: […]

Apr 30, 2026

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. […]

Apr 28, 2026

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. […]

Apr 28, 2026

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 […]

Apr 27, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 26, 2026

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 […]

Apr 25, 2026

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 […]

Apr 25, 2026

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 […]

Apr 25, 2026

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 […]

Apr 25, 2026

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. […]

Apr 25, 2026

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 […]

Apr 24, 2026

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 […]

Apr 23, 2026

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 […]

Apr 23, 2026

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 […]

Apr 23, 2026

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 […]

Apr 23, 2026

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 […]

Apr 23, 2026

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 […]

Apr 22, 2026

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 […]

Apr 22, 2026

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 […]

Apr 21, 2026

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 […]

Apr 20, 2026

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 […]

Apr 20, 2026

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 […]

Apr 20, 2026

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 […]

Apr 19, 2026

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 […]

Apr 19, 2026

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 […]

Apr 19, 2026

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 […]

Apr 19, 2026

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 […]

Apr 19, 2026

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 […]

Apr 19, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 18, 2026

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 […]

Apr 17, 2026

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 […]

Apr 17, 2026

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 […]

Apr 17, 2026

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 […]

Apr 17, 2026

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 […]

Apr 17, 2026

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. […]

Apr 16, 2026

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 […]

Apr 15, 2026

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 […]

Apr 15, 2026

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 […]

Apr 15, 2026

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 […]

Apr 15, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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, […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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, […]

Apr 13, 2026

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, […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 13, 2026

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 […]

Apr 11, 2026

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 […]

Apr 09, 2026

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, April 8, 2026 – In the continuation of the Semifinal A series of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Cangrejeras de Santurce stole the second match by defeating the Valencianas de Juncos at the Coliseo Rafael G. Amalbert, winning 3-1 (25-21, 25-13, 20-25, 25-22). Santurce moved halfway toward victory in this […]

Apr 09, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2026.– The International Volleyball Federation FIVB has recently elevated the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in the Dominican Republic to the category of “Sports Excellence Center,” in recognition of more than 29 years of dedicated work in the training and development of volleyball in the region. The information was […]

Apr 08, 2026

April 7, 2026.- After anchoring the San Diego back row in a 2-0 week, libero Shara Venegas has been named the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. She is the second Mojo player this season to earn weekly recognition.   The native of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico ended the week […]

Apr 07, 2026

SAN DIEGO, California, April 5, 2026.-  San Diego earned a statement win Sunday night at Viejas Arena, outlasting the Dallas Pulse in five sets, 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 25-27, 15-11, in the first meeting in San Diego between the two teams. The Mojo have now won three straight matches to improve to 10-10 and move into […]

Apr 06, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2026.- The Cangrejeras de Santurce opened their Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) semifinal series in commanding fashion with a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-21, 25-22) over the Valencianas de Juncos, avenging the loss that had ended their undefeated run during the regular season. This time, at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, they […]

Apr 06, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2026.- Libero Okiana Valle de Jesús, of the Criollas de Caguas, captured the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2026 season of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) after receiving overwhelming support in the Yearly Awards voting. Her exceptional performance throughout the campaign positioned her as the most influential […]

Apr 06, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 5, 2026.-The Columbus Fury overcame a two-set deficit to defeat the Grand Rapids Rise in a five-set reverse sweep, with set scores of 14-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-12, on Sunday at Nationwide Arena. Audrey Pak had a career night, achieving single-game career highs with 42 assists, 16 digs, and six points. Libero […]

Apr 05, 2026

Atlanta, Georgia, April 4, 2026.-Fresh off the All-Star break, Orlando got back to their winning ways Saturday night, earning their first win over Atlanta this season in a four-set victory (23-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-22). With the win, Orlando improves to 10–11 on the season and currently holds fourth place, the final playoff spot, with seven matches […]

Apr 05, 2026

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 4, 2026.-  The Major League Volleyball all-star break was just what the Indy Ignite needed to catch fire again. With a chance to rest, add needed roster depth and fine-tune their game, the Ignite returned to action Saturday with a thunderous sweep of Omaha at CHI Health Center. The 25-21, 25-19, 25-21 […]

Apr 05, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 3, 2026.- The Dallas PULSE (16-5) pulled out a four-set win (22-25, 25-22, 25-23, 26-24) over the Grand Rapids Rise (7-13) at Van Andel Arena on Friday night, extending its winning streak to eight matches. Dallas PULSE outside hitter Mimi Colyer led all scorers with 23 points on 18 kills (.298), four […]

Apr 05, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 3, 2026.-The San Diego Mojo recorded a straight-sets sweep of the Columbus Fury on Friday night at Nationwide Arena, winning 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 to move back into playoff position. Grace Loberg paced the Mojo with 15 points, totaling a match-high 13 kills on 30 swings for a .433 hitting percentage while adding […]

Apr 04, 2026

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2, 2026.-The Omaha Supernovas leaned on historic performances from libero Elena Oglivie and opposite Emily Londot to overcome a late first-set deficit, using that early spark to fuel a 26-24, 25-15, 15-25, 25-19 win over the Atlanta Vibe (8-11) on Thursday night at the Georgia State Convocation Center in front of 2,750.  Trailing 19-12 late in the first […]

Apr 04, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 2, 2026. – The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV) announced the official schedule for the 2026 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) Semifinal Series, marking the beginning of the most intense phase of the tournament on the road to the Grand Final. Following a historic regular season and highly competitive quarterfinals, […]

Apr 04, 2026

COROZAL, Puerto Rico, April 2, 2026. – The quarterfinal round of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) concluded Thursday night with the final match of Section B, as the Pinkin de Corozal said goodbye to the postseason by earning their only win in four outings, defeating the Valencianas de Juncos at the Carmen Z. Figueroa […]

Apr 04, 2026

PONCE, Puerto Rico, April 1, 2026. – Section B of the Quarterfinals concluded with the defending champions, the Criollas de Caguas, finishing in first place in the Puerto Rico Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) after defeating the Leonas de Ponce on Wednesday night 3-2 (20-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-11). With the victory, the Criollas de […]

Apr 01, 2026

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, March 31, 2026.– In an intense matchup that went the full five sets, Gigantes de Aguascalientes took the lead in the 2026 MX Volleyball Professional League   semifinal series with a 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 21-25, 17-15) victory over Tapatías at the Poliforum Morelos. The match turned into a fierce battle that extended to […]

Apr 01, 2026

PUEBLA, Mexico, March 31, 2026.– More than four thousand fans gathered at the Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium to witness the semifinal match between Guerreras de Puebla and Coronelas de Durango, in a night that reflected the growth of volleyball in the country and the passion of a fan base that continues to strengthen in the 2026 […]

Apr 01, 2026

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, March 31, 2026. – The Valencianas de Juncos secured their place in the semifinals of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League after prevailing in an intense five-set battle against the Cangrejeras de Santurce (25-22, 15-25, 25-23, 21-25, 19-17) on Tuesday night at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum. The victory not only sealed Juncos’ […]

Apr 01, 2026

March 31, 2026.- Leading her team to a three-set victory that ended an extended Columbus losing streak has earned setter Audrey Pak the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. She is the first Fury player this season to earn weekly honors.  The native of Moraga, Calif. dished out 28 assists […]

Mar 31, 2026

March 31, 2026.- Dominican Republic heads into another Volleyball Nations League season in 2026 determined to remain among the tournament’s strongest teams. The Caribbean side have built a programme that consistently challenges leading nations on the international stage. That resilience was again on display during the 2025 VNL season. Dominican Republic finished 12th overall with […]

Mar 31, 2026

PONCE, Puerto Rico, March 30, 2026 – Quarterfinal action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) on Monday night saw the Leonas de Ponce become the second team to secure a direct spot in the semifinals after defeating the Atenienses de Manatí 3-1 (16-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22) at Salvador Dijols court, eliminating them from the […]

Mar 31, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 30, 2026.- The FIVB welcomed the International School Sport Federation (ISF) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne last week for a collaborative meeting focused on the future of youth and grassroots volleyball worldwide.  The FIVB delegation was led by President Fabio Azevedo and the ISF delegation was led by President Mr Željko Tanasković, a former […]

Mar 31, 2026

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2026. – The Valencianas de Juncos earned their first victory in two outings on Sunday night in the continuation of Section A of the quarterfinals in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), defeating the Pinkin de Corozal in five sets and handing them their third loss in as many matches. […]

Mar 30, 2026

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 […]

Mar 29, 2026

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 […]

Mar 29, 2026

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 […]