Pro Volleyball Federation
The Pro Volleyball Federation is a nascent 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 | |
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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Inaugural season | 2024 |
| Commissioner | Jen Spicher |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Official website | provolleyball.com |
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.[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 NFL quarterback Joe Burrow and 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]
Teams
The inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season will include 7 teams.
Announced/confirmed future expansion teams | Team | City | Arena | Joined | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Vibe | Duluth, Georgia (Atlanta) | Gas South Arena | 2024 | Todd Dagenais |
| Columbus Fury | Columbus, Ohio | Nationwide Arena | 2024 | Ángel Pérez |
| Grand Rapids Rise | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Van Andel Arena | 2024 | Cathy George |
| Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | TBA | 2024 | Fran Flory |
| Omaha Supernovas | Omaha, Nebraska | CHI Health Center | 2024 | Shelton Collier |
| Orlando Valkyries | Orlando, Florida | Addition Financial Arena | 2024 | Amy Pauly |
| San Diego | San Diego, California | TBA | 2024 | Tayyiba Haneef-Park |
Future teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Dallas, Texas | TBD | 2025 |
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. 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.