Major League Volleyball Releases 2027 Schedule

With five expansion teams and a new conference alignment, MLV announces 156-match schedule for all 12 teams.

Indy Ignite players run out to the court before a Major League Volleyball match against Orlando Valkyries, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Fishers Event Center. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

The official Major League Volleyball (MLV) 2027 schedule was released Friday as the league begins its fourth season.

The regular season will run from Jan. 7 to April 24 and feature 156 matches across 75 dates.

Each team will compete in 26 matches split evenly between 13 home and away games and will face all 11 opponents twice, with four additional matchups against newly created conference opponents.

For the first time in MLV history, teams will be split into two conferences. The Eastern Conference includes the Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Orlando Valkyries, and  DC Flight. The Western Conference includes the Dallas Pulse, Omaha Supernovas, Los Angeles Thunder, NorCal Rumble, Minnesota Forge, and Vegas Thrill.

All five newly launched expansion teams will kick off their season during the 10-match opening weekend starting on Jan. 7.

Minnesota plays in Los Angeles as both teams make their MLV debuts. The 2026 MLV runners-up Omaha Supernovas will travel to Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nev., on opening night to play the Vegas Thrill in its first season back after a short hiatus.

Columbus opens its season with two MLV newcomers, playing NorCal on Jan. 7 and DC on Jan. 9.

Nearly 86 percent of the season's matches are scheduled Thursday through Sunday, as the league remains focused on increasing attendance and viewership by playing as many weekend games as possible. Highlight matches include the MLV John Cook Invitational in Omaha on Feb. 28, which will feature the Supernovas and Flight, and the MLV All-Star Match on March 27.

Fans are encouraged to follow Major League Volleyball and their local teams for updates on times and broadcast information. Tickets are available through individual team pages at MLVB.com.

MLV Draft

As teams prepare for their upcoming schedule, they will also introduce new players as the MLV draft is slated for Nov. 23.

The five new teams were placed in a lottery for selection order and the No. 1 overall selection went to Vegas, followed by Los Angeles, Minnesota, DC, and Nor Cal to round out the top five.

A separate draft lottery among the five new teams was held for the second round and the remaining picks for both rounds were determined by 2026's regular-season record.

Current volleyball players who are completing their fourth or fifth season of college eligibility in the 2026 season are eligible for the MLV draft.

About Major League Volleyball

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, designed to provide the sport and its athletes with the major league platform they deserve. Founded on a player-first philosophy, MLV combines elite competition, significant investment in athlete development, experienced professional sports ownership and a commitment to the long-term growth of volleyball across the country.

As the league enters its fourth season in 2027, MLV has expanded to 12 teams from coast-to-coast in some of the top media markets in the nation. It will continue to create top-level, lasting opportunities and memories for players, coaches and local communities while leading the way in solidifying the future of professional volleyball in North America. For more information, visit MLVB.com and follow the league on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube. For more information, visit MLVB.com.