Pro Volleyball Consolidation Begins As Two Leagues Merge [View all]

Major League Volleyball will absorb the Pro Volleyball Federation, thinning a crowded field for pro indoor women’s volleyball in the United States.

The merger, announced Tuesday, will result in a combined league operating as MLV. Its debut season will start in January 2026 and feature eight teams, in Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Omaha, Orlando, and San Diego.

The PVF reportedly raised $40 million in connection with the deal, which Sportico stated values the combined league at more than $325 million. PVF spokesperson Rob Carolla declined to comment on financial details.

In response to a question about the potential for further consolidation in the realm of pro women’s volleyball—in addition to MLV there is League One Volleyball (LOVB) and the AU Pro Volleyball Championship—Carolla said “while we wouldn’t want to speculate on the future, the league is excited to provide the athletes the best professional opportunities in the United States.”




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