Major League Volleyball Ends Year Three With Record Growth

Recently, Major League Volleyball announced the addition of another expansion team in Los Angeles that will join new team locations in Northern California, Washington, DC, and Minneapolis St. Paul for the 2027 season.

The announcement comes off historic season and championship numbers for the league. ION and Scripps sports broadcasted the entire postseason and championship match, which reached nearly three million viewers across its coverage. The championship match peaked at more than 300,000 viewers and averaged 200,000 throughout the broadcast.

“The MLV Championship weekend showed just how much momentum professional volleyball has right now. From a sold-out crowd and an incredible five-set final to record viewership and digital growth, the energy around our league continues to grow in a real way”, said Jaime Weston, MLV Commissioner.

Major League Volleyball also understands the importance of being a league that is player centered and focused. For the championship win, the Dallas Pulse received a $1 million prize. In addition, all four semifinal teams received postseason bonuses, along with additional compensation for the players advancing to the final.


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