League-record 156 regular-season matches slated for the upcoming season
Major League Volleyball (MLV) has announced its 2027 regular-season schedule, marking the start of its fourth season with an expanded field of 12 teams across the United States.
The 2027 regular season will begin on Thursday, January 7, and run through Saturday, April 24. The schedule features a league-record 156 matches across 75 match dates, bringing together MLV’s largest lineup yet for a season of elite competition.
Each team will compete in 26 regular-season matches, including 13 at home and 13 on the road. The schedule features the first two-conference format in MLV history, with six teams in the Eastern Conference and six in the Western Conference.
The 26-match format ensures that every team faces all 11 league opponents at least twice during the regular season, once at home and once on the road. Four additional matchups against conference opponents will complete the schedule.
The season opens Thursday, January 7, with four teams making their MLV debuts: Los Angeles, Minnesota, NorCal and Vegas. DC Flight, the fifth new team, will play its first league match at Columbus on Saturday, January 9. The opening weekend will feature 10 matches.
The regular season will conclude on Saturday, April 24. Other highlights include the MLV John Cook Invitational on Sunday, February 28, and the MLV All-Star Match on Saturday, March 27.
The schedule remains focused on weekend play, with nearly 86 percent of matches scheduled Thursday through Sunday. Match times and broadcast details will be announced at a later date.
Fans can follow Major League Volleyball and their local teams for updates on tickets, match times, broadcast information and more. Tickets are available through the individual team pages at MLVB.com.
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