The LOVB has an experienced trio at the helm: co-founder and executive chairman Peter Hirschmann, co-founder and CEO Katlyn Gao, and U.S. Olympic volleyball player and current broadcaster Kevin Wong. According to the official website, LOVB is a groundbreaking community initiative, creating a pathway for players, from club to pro. Each pro team is tied directly to their local LOVB junior volleyball clubs, creating a real pathway for American professional volleyball to be built from the grassroots up.
League One Volleyball boasts some of the world’s best professional players and diverse roster of star athletes backing the new league, including Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, former WNBA MVP Candace Parker and NBA star Kevin Durant. The league has secured over $160 million in investments, which is a promising indication for its future.
Here is everything to know about the League One Volleyball (LOVB) ahead of its debut:
How many LOVB clubs are there?
According to the official website, there are six teams, and there will be 60 in-season matches.
The teams: LOVB Atlanta Volleyball, LOVB Austin Volleyball, LOVB Houston Volleyball, LOVB Madison Volleyball, LOVB Omaha Volleyball and LOVB Salt Lake Volleyball.
Where can LOVB games be streamed?
All six LOVB teams’ home openers which are also known as First Serves, will be broadcast on ESPN platforms. The league will have 28 matches airiing across ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+ in its inaugural season.
Additionally, LOVB matches can be streamed on LOVB.com.
When is the first LOVB game
The first LOVB game will be on Jan. 8, 2025, with LOVB Salt Lake facing off against LOVB Atlanta at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Additionally, DAZN will air sixteen LOVB matches globally and for free, including in the United States.
LOVB first-week schedule
All times Eastern
Wednesday, Jan. 8
LOVB Salt Lake vs. LOVB Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Thursday, Jan. 9
LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Austin Volleyball, 8 p.m. (ESPN+)
Friday, Jan. 10
LOVB Austin vs. LOVB Madison, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Omaha, 8 p.m. (ESPN+)
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