Grand Rapids Rise Part of New MLV League After ‘Landmark’ Pro Volleyball Merger

Grand Rapids Rise to play under new league name after 'landmark' merger

The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and Major League Volleyball have announced plans for a single, united league posed to elevate professional women's volleyball in the U.S.Officials say the unified league will be branded as MLV."This is a major step in the evolution of pro women's volleyball here in the United States," said CEO/Owner of Grand Rapids Rise, Dan Devos. "Our love and dedication for this sport has been our foundation, and this next …

Supernovas part of league's rise and aiming to elevate

Calling it a landmark move for the sport, the Omaha Supernovas will compete next season in a league that's a mix of old and new.

Grand Rapids Rise league merges with Major League Volleyball

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Going into its 2026 season, the Grand Rapids Rise will be playing for a league under a new name. The Pro Volleyball Federation, the league the Rise has played under since its inaugural season in 2024, on Tuesday announced plans to merge with Major League Volleyball. The two combined leagues will be branded as the MLV. In the 2026 season, the MLV will feature the Grand Rapids Rise in its lineup, alongside teams from A…

Pro volleyball leagues PVF, MLV announce merger, will open 2026 season in January

The Pro Volleyball Federation will merge with Major League Volleyball. The eight-team women's pro league will be called MLV.

Grand Rapids Rise part of new MLV league after ‘landmark’ pro volleyball merger

Grand Rapids will join teams from seven other cities in the newly branded MLV, with expansion to Washington DC and Northern California planned for 2027.

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES ANNOUNCE HISTORIC PLAN: THE NEW MLV

/PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark move for the sport, Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and Major League Volleyball have announced plans for a single, united league...