Table of Contents

• Global FIVB Volleyball World Rankings

  • FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Ranking

  • FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking

• Volleyball in North America

• Volleyball Tip of the Month

Global FIVB Volleyball World Rankings

FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Ranking

Want to see more? Check out the full rankings here: The Official FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Ranking

FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking

Want to see more? Check out the full rankings here: The Official FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking

Volleyball in North America

USA Volleyball Highlights

Two professional women's leagues kicked off their 2025 seasons in the second week of January. League One Volleyball (LOVB) began its inaugural season on January 8th, while the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) started its second season on January 9th.

LOVB has secured $100 million in funding to support its launch, bringing its total capital to $160 million. The league features six teams located in Atlanta, Madison, Houston, Salt Lake City, Austin, and Omaha. Rosters include players from 20 countries, 17 Olympians, and 10 members of the U.S. women's volleyball team.

PVF, entering its second season, comprises eight teams: Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo, and Vegas Thrill. The league aims to provide American players with access to high-level volleyball domestically while offering a livable wage.

The Major League Volleyball (MLV) is another new professional women's volleyball league that’s set to launch in January 2026 with at least 10 teams across the United States. This marks the third professional women’s volleyball league and while this news is thrilling for both players and fans, it also raises concerns about whether the leagues might end up competing with each other. With soon-to-be three major leagues to be launched, there’s growing unease about potential market saturation and competition for players, fans, and sponsors.

While having multiple leagues is a testament to the sport’s growth, some worry that the market may not yet be big enough to support all three. Each league is vying for top talent, lucrative sponsorships, and a share of the audience’s attention. With overlapping schedules and similar goals, these leagues risk fragmenting the volleyball community instead of uniting it.

MLV plans to roll out at least ten independently owned teams that will follow their own playbooks and standards. They’re eyeing locations in states like California, Florida, Indiana, and Washington, among others. Overall, the league has large aspirations to be a top women’s pro sports league and strives to offer top-level competition.

Collaboration, rather than competition, could be key to success going forward. By aligning schedules, sharing resources, or even working toward a unified league in the future, these organizations could build a more stable foundation for women’s professional volleyball. Without careful planning, however, the excitement around these new opportunities could quickly turn into a battle for survival.

For now, volleyball fans have a lot to cheer for, but the question remains: can these leagues coexist, or will they end up hurting each other in the long run?

Canada Volleyball Highlights

Volleyball Canada has announced its 2025 beach volleyball teams, featuring five Olympians from the 2024 Paris Games. Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, 2024 Olympic silver medalists, headline the senior women’s team. Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec, also 2024 Olympians, join the roster. The senior men’s team includes two-time Olympian Sam Schachter alongside rising stars like Tynan Gannett and Luke de Greeff. NextGen women’s players, such as Lea Monkhouse and Amy Ozee, recently achieved podium finishes on the NORCECA Tour. Overall, this year’s roster features a mix of both veterans and new talent alike, promising a strong blend of experience and fresh energy to drive success in the upcoming season.

Volleyball Tip of the Month

How to Approach and Time an Outside Set

This short and simple video by TORQVB provides a breakdown of how his approach and timing for outside hitters. It emphasizes the importance of timing, footwork, and body positioning to maximize hitting efficiency and accuracy. This video is perfect for players aiming to refine their attacking skills or get better at the timing of their approach.