MLV Unveils 156-Match 2027 Schedule
Major League Volleyball's fourth season begins January 7, 2027, with 12 teams and a new two-conference format.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Volleyball
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Major League Volleyball released its complete 156-match regular-season calendar for 2027. Four expansion franchises are joining the league, which introduces a two-conference format for the first time.
Why it matters
The schedule expands the league's footprint and prioritizes weekend events, with nearly 86% of games falling Thursday through Sunday, to boost attendance and viewership.
The 2027 calendar contains 156 regular-season matches, with each of the 12 teams playing 26 games. Each club faces all 11 opponents once at home and once away, plus four in-conference matches; the source does not state how playoff eligibility will be determined.
The players
Major League Volleyball
Major League Volleyball is a professional indoor volleyball league in the United States now in its fourth season, having expanded to 12 teams for 2027.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a franchise returning under new ownership that holds the first overall pick in the MLV Draft.
The details
Each team plays one home and one away match against all 11 opponents, plus four in-conference matches. The schedule is built around weekend play, with nearly 86% of games set between Thursday and Sunday.
Timeline
November 23, 2026: MLV Draft takes place, with Las Vegas selecting first.
January 7, 2027: Major League Volleyball's fourth season tips off.
Season Trajectory
The 2027 season extends the league's expansion path from its first three years, adding four franchises and a two-conference structure for the first time. The weekend-heavy calendar reflects a deliberate push to grow attendance and viewership as the league scales.
Fantasy and ticketing planners can now map all 26 regular-season games per team, with the heaviest concentration of matches falling on weekends. Fans of the four expansion markets can plan attendance around a schedule that includes both home and away meetings against every opponent.
The takeaway
The 2027 calendar signals a league building its identity around weekend viewing and conference-based competition. Following the draft and opening week will show whether the expansion strategy lifts attendance.
What happens next
The MLV Draft takes place November 23, 2026, followed by the season opener January 7, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Volleyball coverage for context on the league's growth.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Just Women's Sports.
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