LOS ANGELES, CA – December 26, 2025 – League One Volleyball (LOVB) – the largest brand in youth volleyball with its professional volleyball league – today announced its full broadcast and streaming schedule for its 2026 professional volleyball season. Kicking off its First Serve on January 7, 2026, LOVB will deliver all 66 matches across a broad domestic and global network anchored by USA Network, ESPN platforms and Victory+.
“Women’s volleyball has never been more in demand, and LOVB is meeting that moment,” said Raquel Braun, Chief Media Officer for LOVB. “Our partnerships with ESPN, Victory+ and USA Network give our athletes the national visibility they deserve while bringing the excitement of this sport to millions of new fans. This season marks the true beginning of a new era for our sport, one built to reach today’s audiences and the next generation discovering volleyball for the first time.”
Designed for both passionate volleyball fans and new audiences, LOVB’s multiplatform distribution strategy blends linear TV, premium and free streaming, and an advanced direct-to-consumer experience, offering unmatched accessibility and interactivity.
The full national broadcast and streaming schedule can be found on lovb.com/schedule.
In addition to the release of its broadcast and streaming schedule, LOVB also unveiled its 2026 broadcast team, featuring an unprecedented line-up of Olympians, NCAA champions, and award-winning broadcasters.
USA Network’s Match of the Week will be led by 2x Olympic Medalist, World Champion and NCAA Champion Courtney Thompson as lead analyst, alongside play-by-play commentator and former Division I volleyball player, Shelby Coppedge.
LOVB’s broadcast talent across ESPN and Victory+ coverage includes:
- Anne-Marie Anderson (Play-by-Play): 3-time Emmy Award winner
- Kevin Barnett (Analyst & Play-by-Play): 2x U.S. Indoor Volleyball Olympian, Pepperdine All-American and Emmy Award winner
- Nicole Branagh (Analyst): U.S. Beach Volleyball Olympian and University of Minnesota All-American
- Rich Burk (Play-by-Play): 20+ year broadcast veteran
- Camryn Irwin (Analyst & Play-by-Play): Former Washington State and University of Oregon volleyball player
- Ci Michel (Analyst & Play-by-Play): 2012 Olympian for Team Great Britain and University of Miami standout
- Alan Obrador (Analyst): Club Director at 305 Volleyball Club and 30-year volleyball broadcast veteran across Puerto Rico and U.S.
- Salima Rockwell (Analyst): Notre Dame Volleyball Head Coach, former U.S. National Team member and Emmy Award winner
- Kevin Wong (Analyst): U.S. Beach Volleyball Olympian, UCLA All-American and Emmy Award winning broadcaster
“We are thrilled to introduce the deepest and most accomplished broadcast lineup ever assembled for American volleyball for LOVB’s Season 2,” said Tom Feuer, Executive Producer for LOVB Pro. “Our team of Olympians, NCAA champions, and award-winning broadcasters will undoubtedly bring unmatched insight and authenticity to every match on a scale this sport has never seen.”