Los Angeles reveals the Orbit as the team name for League One Volleyball (LOVB)
LOS ANGELES -- The fledgling women's professional volleyball league has expanded into Los Angeles.
On September 25, 2026, the Los Angeles Orbit made its debut as the newest team in the League One Volleyball (LOVB) league, marking a significant milestone for women's professional volleyball in the United States. The Orbit, owned by Alexis Ohanian, founder of 776, sees LA as the perfect launchpad for the team's potential and growth.
The Orbit's mission is to create a movement for women's sports by providing them with opportunities to shine on a national stage, without the need to travel overseas. LA Orbit owner Alexis Ohanian expressed his excitement about the league's potential to inspire future generations of young female athletes. The Orbit is set to begin play when LOVB commences its 2026-27 season, alongside other expansion teams.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
