AUSL Unveils 2026 Broadcast Schedule Across Expanded Platforms

May 7, 2026 - New York - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) today announced its full broadcast schedule for the 2026 season, featuring more than 90 games distributed across an expanded group of national and international broadcast partners, delivering the most comprehensive media coverage in professional softball history. AUSL games will air throughout the season on ESPN platforms, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and, for the first time, ESPN Deportes, alongside new partnerships with CBS Sports Network and MLB Network. Ad... Full Story

Top Seed Ignite Eager to Back up Winning Season with MLV Championship; Indy Faces Omaha in Rematch of 2025 Semifinal Thriller

May 6, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - Everything the Indy Ignite has worked for since December has led to this. Months of toiling as a team in practices and matches. Perfecting their craft and game. Battling through the grind of a demanding season and developing the Ignite's signature fun, competitive team chemistry. Under the guidance of head coach Lauren Bertolacci, a first-year MLV coach whose fast-paced offense has taken the league by storm, Indy scorched the competition in the regular season. The Ignite won 23 of 28 matches, setting an ML... Full Story

Supernovas Open Postseason with MLV Semifinal Showdown vs. No. 1 Indy

May 6, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, begin their quest for a second league title in three seasons Thursday with a semifinal showdown against Major League Volleyball regular-season champion and No. 1 seed Indy Ignite at the Comerica Center. In a rematch of last year's semifinal, when Omaha entered as the top seed, the Supernovas return to the postseason for the third consecutive season as the No. 4 seed after finishing the regular season 14-14. First serve is set for ... Full Story

Ignite Fab Four Named Top MLV Players at Their Positions in 2026

May 6, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The same four Indy Ignite players selected to the All-MLV First Team a day earlier were today named the top players at their respective positions for the 2026 Major League Volleyball season. Mia Tuaniga, a unanimous All-MLV First Team pick, was chosen as Setter of the Year. Azhani Tealer, a first-team choice for the second consecutive season, was named Opposite Hitter of the Year. Lydia Martyn was tabbed Middle Blocker of the Year and Elena Scott as Libero of the Year. Tuaniga is the second straight Ign... Full Story

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• Kiara Reinhardt Selected as 2026 MLV Rising Star Award Winner - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) May 6
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• Pro Sports Report: Mojo open playoffs on Thursday; Seals face winner-take-all match - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (May 7)
  
• Atlanta Vibe's Aiko Jones honored as Major League Volleyball's Most Inspirational Player - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (May 6)
  
• 'Underdog' Omaha Supernovas aim to surge in MLV postseason - MLV Omaha World-Herald (May 6)
  
• Who is on Indy Ignite music playlists? Country stars, gospel, reggae, Beyonce - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 6)
  
• Topeka native, Texas Tech star NiJa Canady drafted No. 2 overall in AUSL draft - AUSL WIBW (May 6)
  
• Grant, Tinsley and Woolery Selected in 2026 AUSL College Draft - AUSL UCLA Athletics (May 6)
  
• Stewart Selected to Portland Cascade in AUSL Collegiate Draft - AUSL Arizona Athletics (May 6)
  
• Agbayani Selected by Chicago Bandits in the AUSL College Draft - AUSL Soonersports.com (May 6)
  
• 3 UCLA softball seniors drafted to AUSL's Utah Talons, Portland Cascade - AUSL Daily Bruin (May 6)
  
• Big 12 Softball Players Learn AUSL Team Selections - AUSL Big 12 Conference (May 6)
  
• Maya Johnson Selected No. 3 Overall in 2026 AUSL Draft - AUSL Missouri Valley Conference (May 6)
  
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