Pro Volleyball Federation

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.

History

Development 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. The founders of the league include Super Bowl winning quarterback Trent Dilfer along with volleyball pioneers Cecile Reynaud and Laurie Corbelli. 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. 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. Atlanta, Georgia, was then announced as the second market, followed by Columbus, Ohio. The first 2025 franchise was awarded to a group led by Armand Sadoughi in July 2023 that will bring a team to Dallas, Texas.

About The Pro Volleyball Federation is one of three independent leagues within the United States. Former athletes from the U.S. National Team, overseas, and recent college graduates have joined to play in the Pro Volleyball Federation. Prior to the season, a draft is held each November for graduating college players. Five players are selected for each team. In 2024, there were 40 athletes distributed among the eight teams.

The league's schedule runs from January through May. 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.

First season 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. 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.

Second season The league's second season began on January 9, 2025 in Orlando. 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.

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. 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.

Teams

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.

Current +Overview of Pro Volleyball Federation teams 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

Playoffs 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.

Qualified teams +SeedTeamRecordClinched1Omaha Supernovas21-7No. 1 Seed2Atlanta Vibe19-9Home court advantage3Orlando Valkyries18-10Championship winner4Indy Ignite13-15Finals appearance

Match summaries 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 defeated the league-leading Supernovas in a hard-fought five-set match, led by [Key Player]’s 18 kills and 5 digs.

(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.

Championships The Omaha Supernovas and Orlando Valkyries have the most championships, with 1 PVF Finals win each. +Overview of PVF championsTeamsWinLossTotalYear(s) wonYear(s) runner-upOmaha Supernovas1012024—Orlando Valkyries1012025—Grand Rapids Rise0112024—Indy Ignite0112025—

Broadcasting

Since 2024, CBS Sports is the primary broadcaster for the Pro Volleyball Federation. Matches primarily air on CBS Sports Network but CBS Sports has the option to air matches on the CBS broadcast network. 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.

Beginning 2025, Fox Sports became a broadcast partner. Four matches will air on FS1, while nine will air on FS2. The Roku Channel and VBTV also joined as streaming partners for the league.

Salary For 2025, the players' salary can range between $60,000 to $175,000, including benefits. 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. The league also gives individual awards to players that can range from $3,000 and $15,000.

Awards

2024 +Season awardsNameTeamAwardLeah EdmondAtlanta VibeOutside Hitter of the YearKaz BrownOrlando ValkyriesMiddle Blocker of the YearNootsara TomkomSan Diego MojoSetter of the YearMorgan HentzAtlanta VibeLibero of the YearEmiliya DimitrovaGrand Rapids RiseOpposite Hitter of the YearBethania De La CruzOmaha SupernovasServer of the YearAlisha Glass ChildressVegas ThrillMost Inspirational PlayerReagan CooperColumbus FuryRising Star

All-League teams

First team Source:

Leah Edmond, Atlanta Vibe

Morgan Hertz, Atlanta Vibe

Anna Lazareva, Atlanta Vibe

Claire Chaussee, Grand Rapids Rise

Emiliya Dimitrova, Grand Rapids Rise

Bethania De La Cruz, Omaha Supernovas

Brooke Nuneviller, Omaha Supernovas

Second team Source:

Marlie Monserez, Atlanta Vibe

Reagan Cooper, Columbus Fury

Hristina Vuchkova, Omaha Supernovas

Vuchkova Brown, Orlando Valkyries

Kaz Stone, San Diego Mojo

Ronika Tomkom, San Diego Mojo

Alisha Glass Childress, Vegas Thrill

2025 +Season awardsNameTeamAwardBrooke NunevillerOmaha SupernovasOutside Hitter of the YearAli BastianelliGrand Rapids RiseMiddle Blocker of the YearSydney HilleyIndy IgniteSetter of the YearMorgan HentzAtlanta VibeLibero of the YearBrittany AbercrombieOrlando ValkyriesOpposite Hitter of the YearShara VenegasSan Diego MojoMost Inspirational PlayerKhori LouisAtlanta VibeRising Star

All-League teams

First team Source:

Leah Edmond, Atlanta Vibe

Morgan Hertz, Atlanta Vibe

Sydney Hilley, Indy Ignite

Azhani Tealer, Indy Ignite

Brooke Nuneviller, Omaha Supernovas

Brittany Abercrombie, Orlando Valkyries

Chomp Guedpard, Orlando Valkyries

Second team Source:

Khori Louis, Atlanta Vibe

Marlie Monserez, Atlanta Vibe

Ali Bastianelli, Grand Rapids Rise

Carli Snyder, Grand Rapids Rise

Natalia Valentin-Anderson, Omaha Supernovas

Kaz Brown, Orlando Valkyries

Ronika Stone, San Diego Mojo

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