Major League Volleyball Schedule 2026 announced its official schedule for the 2026 regular season, which will begin on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and run through the semifinals scheduled for Thursday, May 7, and the championship final on Saturday, May 9.
Volleyball fans across the country can prepare for high-energy and high-level action as MLV teams compete for the league’s third championship.
Upcoming MLV Seasons
The upcoming MLV season is set to bring back eight teams, featuring a total of 112 regular-season matchups. Each team will compete in 28 games throughout the schedule, split evenly with 14 home and 14 away matches, as they take on every other team in the league squad four times in 2026.
Mark your calendars for the thrilling opening weekend from January 8-11, 2026, starting with Columbus visiting Atlanta, and San Diego heading to Omaha. The Defending league champion, Orlando, will commemorate its title-winning season on Friday, January 9, when the Orlando Valkyries host Grand Rapids. Then, on Saturday, the newest addition to MLV, the Dallas Pulse, will kick off its inaugural season at home against last year’s league runner-up, the Indy Ignite.
Teams and Players to Watch in 2026
The eight teams competing for the 2026 championship are a mix of original franchises and exciting new additions:
- Atlanta Vibe
- Columbus Fury
- Dallas Pulse (expansion team for 2026)
- Grand Rapids Rise
- Indy Ignite (entered in 2025)
- Omaha Supernovas
- Orlando Valkyries (defending 2025 champions)
- San Diego Mojo
One team to watch isIndy Ignite. After reaching the championship game in their inaugural 2025 season, they enter 2026 with a new head coach, Lauren Bertolassi, who is creating a fast-paced, aggressive style of play. Players like opposing hitter Camryn Hannah are buying into the new system, with Hannah calling Media Day her “favorite day of the year” and expressing excitement for the upcoming season.
Broadcast Schedule Days
Matches are scheduled to take place primarily on weekends, with 93 percent of scheduled matches set between Thursday and Sunday each week. Each team will determine its match times in the future, and broadcast schedules will be released later on.
Tickets for all matches are available now! Fans can grab the MLV ticketing by visiting: Provolleyball.com. After the regular season wraps up, the top four teams will compete for the Major League Volleyball Championship on Thursday, May 7, and Saturday, May 9, at a venue yet to be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions for Major League Volleyball Schedule 2026
When does the 2026 MLV season start?
The regular season begins on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
How many teams are in MLV?
For the 2026 season, there are eight active teams. The Vegas Thrill is on hiatus, and expansion franchises in Sacramento, St. Paul, and Washington, D.C. are planned for 2027.
Where can I watch MLV games?
You can watch MLB games on national TV (FOX, FS1, TBS, ESPN, ABC), streaming services like MLB.TV, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Prime Video (for MLB.TV or select games), plus local channels or regional sports networks (RSNs) and specific nighttime networks (RSNs) for PeFcos games. The best option depends on whether you want out-of-market games (MLB.TV), national broadcasts, or local team coverage.
What is the playoff format?
The top teams from the regular season advance to a single-elimination playoff tournament in May, culminating in the MLV Championship Finals.
The Major League Volleyball schedule 2026 is set to deliver a season of high-stakes drama, athletic excellence, and continued growth for the sport. With more access than ever before, there has never been a better time to watch and see the future of professional volleyball in the United States.