|
Comerica Center To Host MLV Championship
February 19, 2026.- Major League Volleyball has announced that
Comerica Center - home of the newest MLV team, the Dallas Pulse -
has been awarded the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship. The
event will take place on Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9.
The
three postseason matches will be held in Frisco, Texas, with two
semifinal matches on Thursday before the Match For A Million on
Saturday. The title match offers the most lucrative prize in
American volleyball. The winning team earns a one million dollar
bonus to be distributed among its roster. All three matches will be
broadcast exclusively on ION as part of MLV’s new partnership with
Scripps Sports, which brings the league’s championship to every U.S.
TV household via over-the-air and all major pay TV and connected
TV/FAST services.
“The sport of volleyball is extremely vibrant and strong in the
entire North Texas region,” noted MLV Board of Directors Co-Chair
Scott Gorsline. “The excitement in the market for our sport was a
key factor in deciding to bring our postseason to Frisco and the
Comerica Center.”
Comerica Center is a premiere entertainment venue in the area. In
addition to the Pulse, it is also home to offices for the NHL’s
Dallas Stars and the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ G-League
affiliate. The arena seats up to 6,000 people and features a
state-of-the-art sound system, four LED video screens, as well as ad
panels, ribbon boards, 12 suites and a private lounge area. The
facility recently underwent a renovation in 2023.
The
venue hosts a variety of sporting events, concerts, family shows,
and trade and corporate conventions. Its versatility and intimate
environment allows patrons to get the full experience of every
event. Comerica Center welcomes more than 250,000 people through its
doors for over 120 events annually.
“We're thrilled to be chosen to host the Major League Volleyball
Championship at Comerica Center Arena this spring,” said Matt
Bowman, Chief Revenue Officer, Dallas Stars. “Coming off the
excitement of the inaugural season of the Dallas Pulse, our fans
will now get to experience the league's pinnacle moment. It's a
wonderful opportunity for our newly-renovated arena to host this
world-class event."
"The Dallas Pulse have already been a wonderful addition to our
impressive roster of professional sports organizations in Frisco,"
said Josh Dill, Assistant Executive Director of Visit Frisco.
"We are thrilled that Major League Volleyball would entrust our
wonderful partners at Comerica Center and Sports City USA with
hosting their 2026 Championship."
Details on ticket purchases and availability for the Championship
will be announced in the near future. |