With the Pro Volleyball Federation recently announcing a deal with CBS Sports to become its first media rights partner, excitement is building for the league’s first serve in early 2024.
PVF will be the first women’s pro volleyball league to begin play in North America. (A competitor, League One Volleyball, is set to begin play in November 2024.) So let’s take a look at the logos the teams will be sporting when the league kicks off …
WHAT IS THE PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION?
The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) was announced in November 2022, with the stated goal of giving elite American women’s volleyball players the chance to play professionally in North America while earning a livable wage. Players previously had to relocate to Europe to pursue a professional volleyball career.
The deal with CBS Sports includes both domestic and international broadcast rights. It includes a minimum of 10 matches to be aired in 2024, plus the semifinals and finals of PVF’s championship weekend, scheduled for May 16-19. Matches will primarily air on CBS Sports Network, but there are opportunities for matches to be broadcast on the main CBS network.
There will be seven teams competing in the PVF’s inaugural season, and the league has stated its intent to grow to 10 teams in 2025 by adding teams in Kansas City, Indianapolis and Dallas.
ATLANTA VIBE
- Home Arena: Gas South Arena (13,000)
- First Game: Wednesday, January 24 at Omaha
- Head Coach: Todd Dagenais — Full Roster Here
Our logo design is Atlanta. The V is our vibe. The A is pointed representing the capitol of the South. The V is more contemporary and current like today’s atlanta. The Vibe runs through the A – as our cool energy pulses throughout our city. and the intertwined branches of the letters resemble our unique highways which connect downtown and unite the communities surrounding downtown. There is a light that shines on the metallic surface of this logo, representing the vibe of our brand and our city.
— ProVolleyball.com
COLUMBUS FURY
- Home Arena: Nationwide Arena (20,000)
- First Game: Thursday, January 25 at Grand Rapids
- Head Coach: Ángel Pérez — Full Roster Here
If you listen closely, you can hear it coming. If you close your eyes, you can feel the rolling thunder. It’s a simmering rage, a groundswell of lofty ambitions and inspired desire. A Fury is in our midst.
But this fury is not about anger or vengeance. It’s an uplifting furor. It’s a frenzy of spirited passion. This fury is a powerful motivator, one that ushers in a new horizon for those ready to make their own opportunities.
Stirred by an independent sense of selfless rebellion, the Columbus Fury have arrived! These true athletic warriors are out to show they no longer need to operate in the shadows to accomplish greatness. It’s a modern-day twist on an ancient mythology when the furies were feared women of the underworld. Today, there’s no reason for fear. Sacrifice is no longer a deterrent, and our Columbus Fury don’t operate in the darkness.
— ProVolleyball.com
GRAND RAPIDS RISE
- Home Arena: Van Andel Arena (12,000)
- First Game: Thursday, January 25 vs. Columbus
- Head Coach: Cathy George — Full Roster Here
We all have aspirations. For the lucky ones, the path toward renown has already been established and role models have paved the way and set the example. For them, greatness is just a matter of defying the norm and demonstrating the will to win, a dogged desire, and a ruthless aggression in achieving a destiny of grandeur.
But what if there is only an established path for some, but not all? What if for some, there is no horizon, or, what if achievement is just an optical illusion, a cruel mirage that can never be attained? Even worse, what if for some, there is no opportunity to ever make greatness a reality?
Do their dreams become mission impossible?
For the ordinary, yes. The ordinary typically reverse course when the going gets too tough. The ordinary allow their dreams to fade away. The ordinary choose to fight a different fight. But at some point, a hero emerges. At some point, ordinary is overtaken by the extraordinary. At some point, it’s time to make our own opportunities, create a brand-new horizon, and rise together in body and in spirit!
The Grand Rapids Rise are the embodiment of that fierce spirit set to rise to new heights … and it’s not just the sport of women’s volleyball that will be taking the ride. We are blazing a new trail for all of those who have been left behind. New opportunities. New horizons. New expectations. You want to see a will to win and the dogged desire and ruthless aggression it takes to achieve what has never before been accomplished? Just watch us RISE!
— ProVolleyball.com
OMAHA SUPERNOVAS
- Home Arena: CHI Health Center (18,300)
- First Game: Wednesday, January 24 vs. Atlanta
- Head Coach: Shelton Collier — Full Roster Here
In Nebraska, the stars shine bright. From east to west, and north to south, our star-studded skies light up the night. But every so often an exquisite explosion of light and energy illuminates the universe with a pulsating radiance, making awestruck any observer and frenzying a spirited astonishment among those in its presence. This is mystified air for sure, and these are not just any stars in the sky — they are super stars, or more accurately, they are supernovas.
Now come the Omaha Supernovas, the brightest shining stars among their peers. Like their intergalactic counterparts, these Supernovas are majestic in their power, and bold in their brilliance. Within the universe, supernovas are rare spectacles. On the volleyball court, Omaha’s Supernovas are also a rare breed of skill, desire, dedication, and a relentless drive to be the shining lights within a league full of stars.
Only a select few stars become supernovas, or Supernovas. So special are supernovas that their sheer brilliance adds enriching elements to our solar system, becoming the foundation of all heavenly bodies. Similarly, the Omaha Supernovas, bursting with a glorious luster of splendor and an extra-dimensional energy, are laying the foundation for world-class female athletes everywhere to break barriers, bask in new opportunities, and flood this new horizon with a true awakening of women shaping new worlds while reaching for the stars.
— ProVolleyball.com
ORLANDO VALKYRIES
- Home Arena: Addition Financial Arena (10,000)
- First Game: Friday, January 26 vs. Atlanta
- Head Coach: Amy Pauly — Full Roster Here
Once upon a time, and a long time ago, a legend evolved. A legend of goddesses on horseback defending the skies over ancient Nordic battlefields. A legend of winged angels wielding swords, possessing super-human strength, quick reflexes, stamina, speed, and durability. A legend of courageous and fearless women, who decided the fates of the Nordic warriors who fell in battle. A legend of an elite force of women who guided fallen warriors to the promise land. And today, inspired by such a powerful legend, the next generation of professional women’s sports has arrived. The Pro Volleyball Federation is coming to Orlando!
And just like this legend, let it be known that central Orlando’s team will be an elite force of females who represent courage, physical strength, and the empowerment of women.
— ProVolleyball.com
SAN DIEGO MOJO
- Home Arena: Viejas Arena (12,414)
- First Game: Thursday, February 1 at Atlanta
- Head Coach: Tayyiba Haneef-Park — Full Roster Here
In the sun-kissed city of San Diego, where the ocean meets the shore and the spirit of adventure fills the air, there is an effervescent aspiration to always seek to soar to new heights. We chase our dreams and push boundaries, exploring uncharted territories and charting unknown courses.
The osprey, renowned for its strength, resilience, and mastery of the skies, has became an emblem of inspiration. Its remarkable journey of survival mirrors the determination, grace, and courage exhibited by the women of the San Diego Mojo in their pursuit of excellence. And with this new horizon, the San Diego Mojo’s aspirations and ambitions soar as high as the osprey as they pursue their passions without limitations.
Marked by freedom and empowerment, this is a tale of resilience, courage, and unity. Impassioned by the spirit of the osprey, the San Diego Mojo transcend boundaries, redefining the norms and conquering the heights of the sport they love. So just as sure as the San Diego sun sets over the Pacific Ocean and the osprey soars in the sky, the San Diego Mojo’s story is just now being told, etching our legacy as a radiant example of what can be achieved when a dream cast out over a new horizon of opportunities soars majestically with unwavering vigor and determination, and a whole lot of mojo.
— ProVolleyball.com
VEGAS THRILL
- Home Arena: Dollar Loan Center (5,567)
- First Game: Wednesday, February 7 at Omaha
- Head Coach: Fran Flory — Full Roster Here
Las Vegas, Nevada. In the heart of the desert emerged an enchanting metropolis that would redefine the very essence of excitement and allure, beckoning adventurers, dreamers, and thrill-seekers from all corners of the globe. The Vegas story was written in the language of chance, where every roll of the dice and spin of the wheel promised the thrill of neon-lit dreams and an escape into a realm where the ordinary transformed into a glitzy extraordinary.
Now a new thrill has arrived in a city where every moment pulsates with energy and anticipation. On a stage where the world’s greatest entertainers converge, we are taking our rightful place among them. We are pushing limits, taking risks, and embracing the newest force that embodies the very spirit of Las Vegas – we are the Vegas Thrill.
With thunderous spikes, swift saves, and heart-stopping rallies, the Vegas Thrill bring a high stakes rollercoaster of adrenaline that perfectly mirrors the thrilling essence of Las Vegas. We are breaking barriers and going all in. Against the backdrop of the city’s vibrant energy, the Vegas Thrill stand tall, representing a new generation of powerful, ambitious female athletes. We are not just playing a game — we are defining the future of women’s pro volleyball.
With unbridled ambition and a relentless pursuit of the thrill of victory, we dare to captivate and to inspire. So rally with us, the Vegas Thrill, where every serve is a gamble, every spike a jackpot, and every match the hottest ticket in town.
— ProVolleyball.com
Along with the logos, PVF fans got a glimpse at all seven teams’ uniforms in a video the league posted to YouTube on Tuesday, December 19.
