Pro Volleyball Federation
Current season, competition or edition: 2024 | |
Commissioner | Jen Spicher |
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No. of teams | 7 |
Country | United States |
Broadcasting | CBS Sports Network; YouTube |
The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) is a women's professional
History
The Pro Volleyball Federation was announced in November 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 league debuted with a match between the Atlanta Vibe and Omaha Supernovas on January 24, which set a record for attendance at a women's professional volleyball match in the United States of 11,624.[8]
Teams
Current
The inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season includes seven teams.
Team | Location | Venue | Seats | Joined |
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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 |
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 |
Future
Team | Location | Venue | Seats | Joined |
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Dallas Pro Volleyball | Dallas, Texas | TBD | TBD | 2025 |
Indy Ignite | Indianapolis, Indiana | Fishers Event Center | 6,500 | 2025 |
Kansas City Pro Volleyball | Kansas City, Missouri |
TBD | TBD | 2025 |
Broadcasting
CBS Sports is the primary broadcaster for the Pro Volleyball Federation, airing 10 matches per season along with the semifinals and championship match of Pro Volleyball Federation’s championship weekend.[9] Matches primarily air on CBS Sports Network but CBS Sports has the option to air matches on the CBS broadcast network.[10]
See also
- National Volleyball Association
- Athletes Unlimited Volleyball(AUV)
- Volleyball in the United States
- International Volleyball Association
References
- ^ "Pro Volleyball Federation to launch inaugural U.S. women's season in 2024". volleyballmag.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Pro Volleyball Federation embarks on 'converting the unconverted'". sportsbusinessjournal.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Pro Volleyball Federation Provides New Horizon For Volleyball Players". prnewswire.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Report: Joe Burrow, Jason Derulo Invest In Professional Volleyball League". si.com. February 16, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta follows Omaha as 3rd city to join new pro volleyball league". 3newsnow.com. February 17, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Pro Volleyball Federation team coming to Columbus, adding to city's pro sports roster". bizjournals.com. February 23, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Joins Pro Volleyball Federation as League's Newest Franchise". provolleyball.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Echlin, Greg (January 28, 2024). "The Pro Volleyball Federation for women debuts and draws a record crowd". Sports. Weekend Edition. NPR. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Pro Volleyball Federation Announces CBS Sports as First Media Rights Partner". OurSports Central. December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pro Volleyball Federation Announces CBS Sports As First Media Rights Partner". Sports Video Group. December 21, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.