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league in the United States. The league was announced on November 17, 2022.

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. The founders of the league include

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winning

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along with volleyball pioneers

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and Laurie Corbelli. 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

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. In February 2023, it was announced that singer-songwriter

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would team up to own a team that will be based out of

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was then announced as the second market, followed by

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. The first 2025 franchise was awarded to a group led by Armand Sadoughi in July 2023 that will bring a team to

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. 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.

Teams

The inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season includes seven teams.

Future teams

Media coverage

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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. Matches primarily air on

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but CBS Sports has the option to air matches on the CBS broadcast network. Elsewhere, 20 matches will air on

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, and 40 matches will air on the Bally Live App. Regionally, the Vegas Thrill air games on the Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network.

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