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| Sport | Volleyball |
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| First season | 2024 |
| Ceased | 2025 |
| Commissioner | Jen Spicher |
| No. of teams | 7–8 |
| Country | United States |
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The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) was the original incarnation of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a women's professional indoor volleyball league in the United States. The PVF was announced on November 17, 2022, and began play in 2024. [1]
The Pro Volleyball Federation was announced on November 17, 2022 as a new professional women's league that focused on giving American players access to high level volleyball at home while also making a livable wage. [2] The founders of the league include Super Bowl winning quarterback Trent Dilfer along with volleyball pioneers Cecile Reynaud and Laurie Corbelli. [3] The league was initially expected to include ten teams but the league would lower the number to eight in later reports. The first franchise was awarded to a team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. [4] In February 2023, it was announced that singer-songwriter Jason Derulo would team up to own a team that will be based out of Omaha, Nebraska. [5] Atlanta, Georgia, was then announced as the second market, followed by Columbus, Ohio. [6] [7] The first 2025 franchise was awarded to a group led by Armand Sadoughi in July 2023 that will bring a team to Dallas, Texas. [8]
The Pro Volleyball Federation is one of three independent leagues within the United States. [9] Former athletes from the U.S. National Team, overseas, and recent college graduates have joined to play in the Pro Volleyball Federation. [9] Prior to the season, a draft is held each November for graduating college players. [10] Five players are selected for each team. In 2024, there were 40 athletes distributed among the eight teams. [11] [12]
The league's schedule runs from January through May. [9] Each team aims to be one of the top four to have the chance to play in the championship game. In the final game, "Match for a Million", the winning team will be awarded $1 million. [13] [14]
The league debuted with a match between the Atlanta Vibe and Omaha Supernovas on January 24, 2024, which set a record for attendance at a women's professional volleyball match in the United States of 11,624. [15] Omaha would set a new attendance record a few week later when 12,090 fans saw the Supernovas win in four sets over the Orlando Valkyries.
The Omaha Supernovas became the first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation Champions after sweeping the Grand Rapids Rise on May 18, 2024 at the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha in front of 10,678 fans. [16]
The league's second season began on January 9, 2025 in Orlando. [17] On January 10th, a match between the Omaha Supernovas and Atlanta Vibe set another new record for attendance at a women's professional volleyball match in the US, with 13,486 spectators. [18]
The Indy Ignite made its debut as the first expansion team to launch, with its inaugural match taking place at Fishers Event Center on January 11th. [19] From May 9th to May 11th, the championships were held. The four teams that competed in it were Omaha Supernovas, Indy Ignite, Atlanta Vibe, and Orlando Valkyries. [14]
Each team is independently owned and operates in partnership with the league's centralized structure. Arena locations, coaching staff, and player rosters vary by team, with some franchise drawing national attention due to high-profile ownership or coaching hires.
| Team | Location | Venue | Capacity | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Vibe | Duluth, Georgia | Gas South Arena | 12,750 | 2024 |
| Columbus Fury | Columbus, Ohio | Nationwide Arena | 19,500 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Rise | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Van Andel Arena | 11,500 | 2024 |
| Indy Ignite | Fishers, Indiana | Fishers Event Center | 6,500 | 2025 |
| Omaha Supernovas | Omaha, Nebraska | CHI Health Center Omaha | 18,320 | 2024 |
| Orlando Valkyries | Orlando, Florida | Addition Financial Arena | 9,432 | 2024 |
| San Diego Mojo | San Diego, California | Viejas Arena | 12,414 | 2024 |
| Vegas Thrill | Henderson, Nevada | Lee's Family Forum | 6,019 | 2024 |
The 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation Playoffs were the second annual postseason tournament of the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The playoffs featured four teams and took place from May 9 to May 11, 2025, at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. The Orlando Valkyries defeated the Indy Ignite in the championship match to claim their first league title.
| Seed | Team | Record | Clinched |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha Supernovas | 19-5 | No. 1 Seed |
| 2 | Atlanta Vibe | 17-7 | Home court advantage |
| 3 | Orlando Valkyries | 15-9 | Championship winner |
| 4 | Indy Ignite | 13-11 | Finals appearance |
Semifinals-May 9, 2025
(4) Indy Ignite def. (1) Omaha Supernovas, 3-2
Set scores: 25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 26-24, 15-12
Indy ignite stunned the league-leading Supernovas with a gritty five-set upset. [Key player] led Indy with 18 kills and 5 digs in a dramatic finish.
(3) Orlando Valkyries def. (2) Atlanta Vibe, 3-1
Set Scores: 25-18, 25-23, 18-25, 25-16
Orlando advanced to the finals behind a dominant performance by [Key player], who contributed 21 kills and 4 blocks. The Valkyries took advantage of Atlanta's passing errors and forced early momentum.
The Omaha Supernovas and Orlando Valkyries have the most championships, with 1 PVF Finals win each.
| Teams | Win | Loss | Total | Year(s) won | Year(s) runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Supernovas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2024 | — |
| Orlando Valkyries | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2025 | — |
| Grand Rapids Rise | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2024 | — |
| Indy Ignite | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2025 | — |
Since 2024, CBS Sports is the primary broadcaster for the Pro Volleyball Federation. [20] Matches primarily air on CBS Sports Network but CBS Sports has the option to air matches on the CBS broadcast network. [21] For the 2025 season, the agreement was extended and expanded. CBS Sports Network will now air up to 20 matches, up from 10, and the CBS broadcast network will air at least one match per season. [22]
Beginning 2025, Fox Sports became a broadcast partner. Four matches will air on FS1, while nine will air on FS2. [23] The Roku Channel and VBTV also joined as streaming partners for the league. [24] [25]
For 2025, the players' salary can range between $60,000 to $175,000, including benefits. [26] Each of the players on the final roster will start out at $60,000. For the top players who play significantly for the team, they can earn up to $175,000, depending on how much they play. [26] The league also gives individual awards to players that can range from $3,000 and $15,000. [26]
| Name | Team | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Leah Edmond | Atlanta Vibe | Outside Hitter of the Year |
| Kaz Brown | Orlando Valkyries | Middle Blocker of the Year |
| Nootsara Tomkom | San Diego Mojo | Setter of the Year |
| Morgan Hentz | Atlanta Vibe | Libero of the Year |
| Emiliya Dimitrova | Grand Rapids Rise | Opposite Hitter of the Year |
| Bethania De La Cruz | Omaha Supernovas | Server of the Year |
| Alisha Glass Childress | Vegas Thrill | Most Inspirational Player |
| Reagan Cooper | Columbus Fury | Rising Star |
Source: [27]
Claire Chaussee, Grand Rapids Rise
Emiliya Dimitrova, Grand Rapids Rise
Source: [27]
Hristina Vuchkova, Omaha Supernovas
| Name | Team | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Nuneviller | Omaha Supernovas | Outside Hitter of the Year |
| Ali Bastianelli | Grand Rapids Rise | Middle Blocker of the Year |
| Sydney Hilley | Indy Ignite | Setter of the Year |
| Morgan Hentz | Atlanta Vibe | Libero of the Year |
| Brittany Abercrombie | Orlando Valkyries | Opposite Hitter of the Year |
| Shara Venegas | San Diego Mojo | Most Inspirational Player |
| Khori Louis | Atlanta Vibe | Rising Star |
Source: [30]
Brooke Nuneviller, Omaha Supernovas
Source: [30]
Ali Bastianelli, Grand Rapids Rise
Carli Snyder, Grand Rapids Rise
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