Pro Volleyball Federation
The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) is a women's professional indoor volleyball league in the United States. The league was announced on November 17, 2022.[1]
| Current season, competition or edition: 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation season | |
| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| First season | 2024 |
| Commissioner | Jen Spicher |
| No. of teams | 7 |
| Country | United States |
| Broadcasting | CBS Sports Network; YouTube |
History edit
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.[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 10 teams but the league would lower the number to 8 in later reports. The first franchise was awarded to a group that will bring a team to 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.[4] Atlanta, Georgia was then announced as the second market, followed by Columbus, Ohio.[5][6] The first 2025 franchise was awarded to a group led by Armand Sadoughi in July 2023 that will bring a team to Dallas, Texas.[7]
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 edit
Current edit
The inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season includes seven teams.
| Team | Location | Venue | Seats | 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 |
| 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 edit
| Team | Location | Venue | Seats | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ "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.
External links edit
- Official website