Comerica Center to Host Major League Volleyball Championship

The three-day event will feature the league's championship match with a $1 million prize.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Frisco's Comerica Center has been awarded the hosting duties for the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship, a three-day event that will include two semifinal matches on Thursday, May 7 and the championship 'Match For a Million' on Saturday. The title match offers the most lucrative prize in U.S. volleyball, with the winning team earning a $1 million bonus to be distributed among players.

Why it matters

The decision to bring the MLV postseason to Frisco's Comerica Center highlights the growing popularity and vibrancy of volleyball in the North Texas region. The state-of-the-art arena recently underwent renovations in 2023 and will provide an ideal venue to showcase the league's top talent and most important matches of the season.

The details

The three postseason matches will be broadcast nationally on ION. Comerica Center is home to MLV's newest team, the Dallas Pulse, and also houses offices for the Dallas Stars and the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks' G-League affiliate. The arena can seat up to 6,000 fans and features a sound system, four LED video screens, ad panels, ribbon boards, 12 suites and a private lounge area.

  • The Major League Volleyball Championship will take place from Thursday, May 7 to Saturday, May 9, 2026.
  • The two semifinal matches will be played on Thursday, May 7.
  • The championship 'Match For a Million' will be held on Saturday, May 9.

The players

Comerica Center

A multi-purpose arena in Frisco, Texas that is home to the Dallas Pulse Major League Volleyball team and also houses offices for the Dallas Stars and Texas Legends.

Major League Volleyball (MLV)

A professional volleyball league in the United States that will be hosting its championship event at Comerica Center.

Dallas Pulse

MLV's newest team that is based at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.

Scott Gorsline

Co-chair of the MLV board of directors.

Matt Bowman

Chief revenue officer for the Dallas Stars.

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What they’re saying

“The sport of volleyball is extremely vibrant and strong in the entire North Texas region. The excitement in the market for our sport was a key factor in deciding to bring our postseason to Frisco and the Comerica Center.”

— Scott Gorsline, Co-chair of the MLV board of directors

“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.”

— Matt Bowman, Chief revenue officer for the Dallas Stars

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship at Comerica Center will go on sale to the general public on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The decision to host the MLV Championship in Frisco's Comerica Center underscores the growing popularity of volleyball in the North Texas region and the arena's ability to provide a world-class venue for major sporting events. This high-profile championship will showcase the league's top talent and offer the largest prize in U.S. volleyball history.