League One Volleyball (LOVB, pronounced “love”) is one holistic volleyball ecosystem from club to pro. We champion every stage of an athlete’s journey: from introducing and developing young players to creating opportunities for athletes to play in college and pro. In 2025, we even launched a pro league that featuring some of the very best players in the world, including several gold and silver medalists from the latest U.S. Olympic teams.
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What to expect over LOVB Pro's 14-week season
JANUARY
First Serve
The season begins with First Serve Jan. 7, 2026 between LOVB Austin and LOVB Nebraska.
Season-Long
Matches
Teams will play 20 matches during the four-month regular season.
FEBRUARY
LOVB Classic
Pros and juniors will once again compete side by side at Kansas City’s LOVB Classic.
APRIL
Playoffs
Four teams will compete during the two-round postseason.
Season Format
Key Dates
2026
January 7
First Serve: LOVB Nebraska at LOVB Austin
President’s Day Weekend
LOVB Classic
April 9-12
LOVB Semifinals (2 two-match series)
April 16-20
LOVB Finals (two-match series)
Schedule Format
Teams will play 20 regular season matches in the 2026 season, split evenly between home and away except for one neutral-site contest at the LOVB Classic.
- Each team will play at least once each week.
- Teams are guaranteed at least one day of rest between matches.
- Every Wednesday, the LOVB Match of the Week will air nationwide on the USA Network beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern.
LOVB Classic
Professional and junior athletes will once again compete side-by-side at the LOVB Classic, held in Kansas City, Missouri, in conjunction with the Triple Crown NIT.
February 13:
LOVB Austin vs. LOVB Salt Lake
February 14:
LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Atlanta
February 15:
LOVB Madison vs. LOVB Houston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOVB?
When was LOVB founded?
LOVB was founded in 2020 and since that time, it has built the largest community of junior clubs in the U.S., with over 1,500 junior club teams across 58 locations in 26 states. In 2025, launched LOVB Pro, League One Volleyball's pro league, with six teams from across the country.
What is the mission of LOVB’s professional league?
To create better life outcomes for women through the sport of volleyball.
How does LOVB Pro work to fulfill that mission?
By putting our athletes at the center of every decision we make, and by creating real pathways for our country’s youth players to play professionally in the United States.
Who is playing in LOVB Pro?
LOVB Pro features some of the best volleyball players in the world. This includes Olympic Gold Medalists, NCAA Champions and All-Americans, and record-setting players including our founding athletes Kelsey Cook, Justine Wong-Orantes, Jordan Larson, Haleigh Washington, Lauren Carlini, Jordan Thompson, Micha Hancock, Carli Lloyd, Logan Eggleston and Jordyn Poulter. Meet Our Athletes
What is the LOVB Athletes Council?
Many of LOVB’s founding athletes have also been instrumental members of the LOVB Athletes Council since 2020, helping to ensure that the benefits and opportunities the league provides its athletes – both on-and-off the court – foster advancement and support LOVB pro athletes into their post-playing careers.
Do you have coaches on board?
Paulo Coco, Suzie Fritz, Matt Fuerbringer and Tama Miyashiro return from the 2025 season and are joined by U.S. Women's National Team head coach Erik Sullivan and former Serbian National Team athlete Sanja Tomašević (Houston). In addition, famed USA Volleyball and college coach Tom Hogan is LOVB’s director of sport. Meet Our Coaches
Where will LOVB’s pro teams play?
LOVB Pro features teams in Austin, Atlanta, Houston, Madison (Wisconsin), Nebraska, and Salt Lake. Venues for season two will be confirmed shortly.
Do the pro teams have names?
In our team names, we wanted to reflect the communities they are rooted in. Each of the LOVB pro teams are named after their cities and these are their official names. They include LOVB Atlanta, LOVB Austin, LOVB Houston, LOVB Madison, LOVB Nebraska and LOVB Salt Lake.
When will the 2026 LOVB Pro season schedule be released?
The 2026 LOVB Pro schedule will be released later this summer or fall.
When do 2026 tickets go on sale?
We are now taking deposits toward 2026 season tickets. Visit Ticket Central for the latest information on season tickets and LOVB's new membership program that provides access to all your favorite team's home matches plus exclusive offers and experiences.
Single match tickets will be available closer to the beginning of the 2026 season.
When does the preseason begin?
LOVB Pro’s preseason starts in the fall of 2025.
Which junior clubs are affiliated with the LOVB pro teams?
LOVB Atlanta with A5, Rio and GA Beach; LOVB Austin with Austin Juniors, Roots and Silver Beach; LOVB Houston with Houston Skyline; LOVB Madison with Chi-City Volleyball, FC Elite, Inferno, Madtown Juniors, One Wisconsin, Platform Elite, Iowa United and VC United; LOVB Nebraska with Premier Nebraska and Iowa Impact; LOVB Salt Lake with Club V Sports and Club 801.
How were the team logos created?
Our team logos directly reflect who we are at LOVB - a connected community of clubs, players and their families, and our pro league - all interwoven together to champion athletes throughout their entire volleyball journey. That’s why our logos feature interconnected letters of the shorthand of their respective cities. LOVB Atlanta (ATL), LOVB Austin (ATX), LOVB Houston (HTX), LOVB Madison (MAD), LOVB Nebraska (NEB) and LOVB Salt Lake (SL).