Overview

• The multiyear agreement gives USA Network an exclusive Wednesday 8 p.m. ET 'Match of the Week' plus playoff and championship coverage starting January 2026.
• Financial terms were not disclosed, and ESPN continues to carry other League One Volleyball matches.
• Versant’s sports chief Matt Hong called LOVB a cornerstone of the company’s women’s-sports strategy.
• The pact expands a portfolio that includes WNBA rights beginning in 2026, extensive LPGA coverage on Golf Channel, and a new USGA deal running through 2032.
• LOVB launched in 2020 and debuted its pro season in January 2025 with teams in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Nebraska and Salt Lake City as volleyball participation and viewership climb.