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LOVB Los Angeles
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LOVB Inc.
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lovbla.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2025
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LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise and the seventh team in League One Volleyball (LOVB), a youth-to-professional volleyball ecosystem founded in 2020. The franchise was announced on October 15, 2025 in Los Angeles and is controlled-owned by Alexis Ohanian through his firm Seven Seven Six (776), with Ohanian's portfolio also encompassing Angel City FC, Los Angeles Golf Club, and ATHLOS. The team will begin play in LOVB's third professional season in 2027, with an inaugural 13-athlete roster representing six countries — including Olympic medalists Kathryn Plummer Boden, Haleigh Washington, Annie Drews Schumacher, and Carli Lloyd — supported by a Founding Advisory Board of six Olympians and legendary Southern California volleyball coaches.

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LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise, the seventh team in League One Volleyball, owned by Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six and launching its inaugural 2027 season in Los Angeles.

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HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
professional volleyball franchise, women's sports team, season ticket memberships, volleyball merchandise sales, corporate sports sponsorship
Industry3 codes
1Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.)
CodeMPAKABAAPrimaryYes
2Franchise Ownership Groups & Multi-Club Organizations (Multi-team owners, holding companies)
CodeMPAKABAJPrimaryNo
3Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs)
CodeMPAKALAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Sports Teams and Clubs711211
  • Spectator Sports71121
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
  • Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs7997
Product category
Professional Sports Entertainment
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion3 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Season Ticket Sales
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue from inaugural season ticket packages sold to founding fans and Day One members, with priority seat selection benefits.

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2Merchandise Sales
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue from branded merchandise, limited edition Day One items, and commemorative products sold through the online shop.

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3Sponsorship
TypeAdvertising
Description

Corporate sponsorships and partnerships with brands looking to reach the volleyball audience and women's sports market in Los Angeles.

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4Day One Deposits
TypeOne Time License
Description

$50 deposits from founding fans to secure Season Ticket Member spots, with deposit fully applied to final package purchase.

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5Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Chief Revenue Officer leads revenue strategy across sponsorship, ticketing and merchandise for the professional women's volleyball franchise.

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Pricing details1 tier
1Day One Founding Season Ticket Membership deposit
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$50 deposit required to secure founding Season Ticket Member spot. Deposit is fully applied to the Season Ticket package. Includes priority seat selection, limited edition commemorative item, exclusive event invitations, Town Hall access with President Ana Mendy, team-building input opportunities, community building participation, and founding member recognition.

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Offering typeServices
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LOVB Los Angeles operates a professional women's volleyball franchise competing in League One Volleyball, debuting as the league's seventh team in the 2027 season. The franchise sells founding Season Ticket Memberships through a $50 Day One deposit program, branded merchandise through an online store, and community/youth volleyball programming, while generating revenue from corporate sponsorships. Its inaugural 13-athlete roster includes Olympic medalists and NCAA champions representing six countries.

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Product overview1 text field

LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise and community sports platform. The core offering is the professional volleyball team competing in League One Volleyball (LOVB) beginning in 2027, supported by founding Season Ticket Memberships (Day One program) and a referral rewards program. The platform also includes an e-commerce merchandise store, youth and community volleyball programs, and a news/media hub. The ecosystem connects grassroots youth volleyball with professional competition through community events, clinics, and fan engagement initiatives.

Product and service3 records
1LOVB Los Angeles Professional Volleyball Franchise
CategoryProfessional Sports Franchise
2Day One Season Ticket Membership
CategorySeason Ticket Membership
3LOVB Los Angeles Merchandise Store
Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

LOVB Los Angeles is one of four expansion franchises joining League One Volleyball in Season 3. The franchise is part of LOVB, founded in 2020, which is reimagining the future of volleyball through the nation's first youth-to-professional ecosystem.

Recent move8 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers8 records
1Athletes Unlimited Volleyball
TypeDirect peer
Description

Alternative US-based women's professional volleyball competition using a season-long individual-points model. Competes for the same elite-player pool and women's-sports sponsorship dollars, and serves as a market-structure comparable.

2Los Angeles Golf Club
TypeDirect peer
Description

TGL golf franchise also owned by Alexis Ohanian in Los Angeles. Sister property in Ohanian's sports portfolio sharing sponsorship overlap and a similar launch playbook for a new league.

3Angel City FC
TypeDirect peer
Description

NWSL women's soccer franchise in Los Angeles, also controlled by Alexis Ohanian and Seven Seven Six. The most direct comparable: same owner, same city, same women's-sports sponsorship targets, and shared executive pipeline (the LOVB LA CRO joined from Angel City FC).

4ATHLOS
TypeDirect peer
Description

Women's track-and-field event series founded by Alexis Ohanian. Sister brand in the same women's-sports portfolio targeting overlapping brand sponsorships and fan demographics in New York.

5Los Angeles Sparks
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

WNBA franchise in Los Angeles. Larger, established women's professional sports property in the same city and arena market; competing for the same women's-sports sponsor wallet and casual-fan attention as LOVB Los Angeles.

6Chelsea Women FC
TypeRegional player
Description

English Women's Super League club in which Alexis Ohanian holds a minority stake. Same owner portfolio and women's-pro-team thesis, but UK-based; useful as an international benchmark for women's-pro-team commercial scaling.

7Pro Volleyball Federation (e.g., San Diego Mojo, Indy Ignite)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Rival US women's professional volleyball league operating city-based franchises. Direct head-to-head competitor for players, broadcast inventory, and brand sponsorships in the same US women's volleyball market.

8LOVB (other franchises, e.g., LOVB Houston, LOVB Atlanta)
TypeDirect peer
Description

The other professional franchises within League One Volleyball. Directly comparable on-court product, league economics, and youth-to-pro ecosystem; compete for shared league media rights and national sponsorships.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Integration6 records

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Profiles4 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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LOVB Los Angeles

Professional Sports Entertainmentlovbla.com

LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise, the seventh team in League One Volleyball, owned by Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six and launching its inaugural 2027 season in Los Angeles.

What LOVB Los Angeles does

LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise and the seventh team in League One Volleyball (LOVB), a youth-to-professional volleyball ecosystem founded in 2020. The franchise was announced on October 15, 2025 in Los Angeles and is controlled-owned by Alexis Ohanian through his firm Seven Seven Six (776), with Ohanian's portfolio also encompassing Angel City FC, Los Angeles Golf Club, and ATHLOS. The team will begin play in LOVB's third professional season in 2027, with an inaugural 13-athlete roster representing six countries — including Olympic medalists Kathryn Plummer Boden, Haleigh Washington, Annie Drews Schumacher, and Carli Lloyd — supported by a Founding Advisory Board of six Olympians and legendary Southern California volleyball coaches.

LOVB Los Angeles firmographics

Firmographics
Name
LOVB Los Angeles
Legal name
LOVB Inc.
Website
https://lovbla.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2025
Operating status
Operating
Short description
LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise, the seventh team in League One Volleyball, owned by Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six and launching its inaugural 2027 season in Los Angeles.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

LOVB Los Angeles industry classification

Industry
Product category
Professional Sports Entertainment
NAICS
Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)
akta.pro primary industry
Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.) (MPAKABAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Franchise Ownership Groups & Multi-Club Organizations (Multi-team owners, holding companies) (MPAKABAJ), Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE)

Keywords

  • Professional volleyball franchise
  • Women's sports team
  • Season ticket memberships
  • Volleyball merchandise sales
  • Corporate sports sponsorship

Where LOVB Los Angeles is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Los Angeles
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

LOVB Los Angeles business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Season Ticket Sales: Revenue from inaugural season ticket packages sold to founding fans and Day One members, with priority seat selection benefits.
  2. Merchandise Sales: Revenue from branded merchandise, limited edition Day One items, and commemorative products sold through the online shop.
  3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships and partnerships with brands looking to reach the volleyball audience and women's sports market in Los Angeles.
  4. Day One Deposits: $50 deposits from founding fans to secure Season Ticket Member spots, with deposit fully applied to final package purchase.
  5. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Chief Revenue Officer leads revenue strategy across sponsorship, ticketing and merchandise for the professional women's volleyball franchise.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goDay One Founding Season Ticket Membership deposit

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

LOVB Los Angeles product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LOVB Los Angeles operates a professional women's volleyball franchise competing in League One Volleyball, debuting as the league's seventh team in the 2027 season. The franchise sells founding Season Ticket Memberships through a $50 Day One deposit program, branded merchandise through an online store, and community/youth volleyball programming, while generating revenue from corporate sponsorships. Its inaugural 13-athlete roster includes Olympic medalists and NCAA champions representing six countries.

Product overview

LOVB Los Angeles is a professional women's volleyball franchise and community sports platform. The core offering is the professional volleyball team competing in League One Volleyball (LOVB) beginning in 2027, supported by founding Season Ticket Memberships (Day One program) and a referral rewards program. The platform also includes an e-commerce merchandise store, youth and community volleyball programs, and a news/media hub. The ecosystem connects grassroots youth volleyball with professional competition through community events, clinics, and fan engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • LOVB Los Angeles Professional Volleyball Franchise
  • Day One Season Ticket Membership
  • LOVB Los Angeles Merchandise Store

Companies that use LOVB Los Angeles

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

LOVB Los Angeles technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

LOVB Los Angeles partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • League One Volleyball (LOVB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOVB Los Angeles is one of four expansion franchises joining League One Volleyball in Season 3. The franchise is part of LOVB, founded in 2020, which is reimagining the future of volleyball through the nation's first youth-to-professional ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

LOVB Los Angeles competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Athletes Unlimited Volleyball: Alternative US-based women's professional volleyball competition using a season-long individual-points model. Competes for the same elite-player pool and women's-sports sponsorship dollars, and serves as a market-structure comparable.
  • Los Angeles Golf Club: TGL golf franchise also owned by Alexis Ohanian in Los Angeles. Sister property in Ohanian's sports portfolio sharing sponsorship overlap and a similar launch playbook for a new league.
  • Angel City FC: NWSL women's soccer franchise in Los Angeles, also controlled by Alexis Ohanian and Seven Seven Six. The most direct comparable: same owner, same city, same women's-sports sponsorship targets, and shared executive pipeline (the LOVB LA CRO joined from Angel City FC).
  • ATHLOS: Women's track-and-field event series founded by Alexis Ohanian. Sister brand in the same women's-sports portfolio targeting overlapping brand sponsorships and fan demographics in New York.
  • Pro Volleyball Federation (e.g., San Diego Mojo, Indy Ignite): Rival US women's professional volleyball league operating city-based franchises. Direct head-to-head competitor for players, broadcast inventory, and brand sponsorships in the same US women's volleyball market.
  • LOVB (other franchises, e.g., LOVB Houston, LOVB Atlanta): The other professional franchises within League One Volleyball. Directly comparable on-court product, league economics, and youth-to-pro ecosystem; compete for shared league media rights and national sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

  • Los Angeles Sparks: WNBA franchise in Los Angeles. Larger, established women's professional sports property in the same city and arena market; competing for the same women's-sports sponsor wallet and casual-fan attention as LOVB Los Angeles.

Regional players

  • Chelsea Women FC: English Women's Super League club in which Alexis Ohanian holds a minority stake. Same owner portfolio and women's-pro-team thesis, but UK-based; useful as an international benchmark for women's-pro-team commercial scaling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

LOVB Los Angeles social profiles

Digital presence

LOVB Los Angeles financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

LOVB Los Angeles leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

LOVB Los Angeles funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LOVB Los Angeles M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LOVB Los Angeles

What does LOVB Los Angeles do?

LOVB Los Angeles operates a professional women's volleyball franchise competing in League One Volleyball, debuting as the league's seventh team in the 2027 season. The franchise sells founding Season Ticket Memberships through a $50 Day One deposit program, branded merchandise through an online store, and community/youth volleyball programming, while generating revenue from corporate sponsorships. Its inaugural 13-athlete roster includes Olympic medalists and NCAA champions representing six countries.

Is LOVB Los Angeles a public or private company?

LOVB Los Angeles is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was LOVB Los Angeles founded?

LOVB Los Angeles was founded in 2025.

Where is LOVB Los Angeles based?

LOVB Los Angeles is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.

How does LOVB Los Angeles make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Season Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are merchandise Sales, sponsorship, day One Deposits and sponsorship and Partnership Revenue.

Who are LOVB Los Angeles's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Athletes Unlimited Volleyball, Los Angeles Golf Club, Angel City FC, ATHLOS, Pro Volleyball Federation (e.g., San Diego Mojo, Indy Ignite) and LOVB (other franchises, e.g., LOVB Houston, LOVB Atlanta). Los Angeles Sparks is listed as a broad incumbent. Chelsea Women FC is listed as a regional player.

Does LOVB Los Angeles have an API?

No public API is recorded for LOVB Los Angeles.

What industry is LOVB Los Angeles in?

LOVB Los Angeles's product category is Professional Sports Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKABAA, Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.), with a secondary code of MPAKABAJ, Franchise Ownership Groups & Multi-Club Organizations (Multi-team owners, holding companies). Its NAICS code is 711211 and its SIC code is 7900.

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The Times of IndiaGreatest Family Inspiration: How LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri gave Savannah James the reason to pursue her latest business ventureSavannah James became an investor in LOVB Los Angeles, a League One Volleyball team, citing her daughter Zhuri's passion for volleyball as the reason. The team begins play in the 2026-27 season, with Zhuri having delivered the first serve at the league's championship. Savannah sees the investment as a way to support girls aspiring to the sport.New York PostLeBron James’ wife posts daughter dance after splashy pro volleyball investmentSavannah James, wife of LeBron James, became an investor in the LOVB volleyball league's new Los Angeles team. Her daughter Zhuri, an avid volleyball fan, delivered a ceremonial first serve at the LOVB Championship in April. Savannah posted videos of her and Zhuri dancing to celebrate the news.Black EnterpriseSavannah James Invests In ‘LOVB Los Angeles’ As Women’s Volleyball ExpandsSavannah James joined LOVB Los Angeles' ownership group ahead of the franchise's 2026-27 debut at Intuit Dome. Her investment reflects her focus on women and youth, and the team will reveal its name and logo on Sept. 25.AfrotechSavannah James Joins Issa Rae As Investor In League One Volleyball TeamSavannah James, wife of LeBron James, joined an ownership group led by Alexis Ohanian to invest in League One Volleyball team LOVB Los Angeles, with Issa Rae also involved. Her investment is personal, as her daughter Zhuri plays volleyball. The team's first season begins in 2026-27, with home games at the Intuit Dome.Drug Store NewsCVS partners with LOVBCVS Pharmacy became the official health and wellness partner of LOVB Pro and LOVB Club, with its logo appearing on every LOVB Pro team's front jersey starting this season. This marks the first league-wide jersey patch sponsorship for LOVB and the first time CVS has sponsored a league-wide jersey patch.Fox NewsLOVB owner defends WNBA’s Caitlin Clark handling, sees women’s sports as investment opportunityLOVB owner Chantell Preston defended the WNBA's handling of Caitlin Clark, saying the league did a good job despite imperfections. She noted Clark's record ratings and sold-out arenas, and sees women's sports as a business investment, betting on volleyball's growth.American City Business JournalsLOVB Los Angeles to play at Intuit Dome in InglewoodLos Angeles LOVB, one of four expansion teams joining the League One Volleyball league, will play its home games at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood beginning next year. Play is scheduled to start in 2027. The article does not disclose the team's ownership, financial details, or the other expansion franchises.FinancialContent Business PageLOVB Los Angeles Announces Intuit Dome as Inaugural Home Venue and Unveils Launch Events Ahead Of 2026-2027 Debut SeasonLOVB Los Angeles, a new professional women's volleyball franchise owned by 776 and Alexis Ohanian, announced Intuit Dome in Inglewood as its inaugural home venue. The team, one of four League One Volleyball expansion franchises, begins play in December 2026. Events include a September 25 brand launch, a September 26 Select-a-Seat event, and an inaugural free Fan Fest.MorningstarLOVB Los Angeles Announces Intuit Dome as Inaugural Home Venue and Unveils Launch Events Ahead Of 2026-2027 Debut SeasonLOVB Los Angeles announced Intuit Dome in Inglewood as its inaugural home venue for the 2026-2027 season. The franchise will debut in December 2026, with a brand launch, select-a-seat event, and fan fest scheduled in September 2026. The team is one of four expansion franchises in League One Volleyball.EIN PresswireLOVB Los Angeles Unveils Inaugural Roster, Officially Launching LA’s Newest Professional Sports FranchiseLOVB Los Angeles unveiled its inaugural 13-player roster on July 15, 2026, featuring Olympic medalists and NCAA champions. The team will debut at a community celebration on July 18 at the California Surf Club in Redondo Beach. The franchise is the seventh in League One Volleyball, the first youth-to-professional ecosystem in the U.S.