Rise Announce 2026 Major League Volleyball Schedule
Published on October 31, 2025 under Major League Volleyball (MLV)
Grand Rapids Rise News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Friday released their schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.
The franchise's third season under head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George begins on Friday, Jan. 9, at the defending MLV champion Orlando Valkyries. It's the second consecutive season that Grand Rapids has started on the road. After a second opening-weekend road contest against the Atlanta Vibe on Sunday, Jan. 11, the Rise return to Michigan for their home opener on Wednesday, Jan. 14 against the Columbus Fury.
The 2026 schedule will once again feature a 28-match regular season, maintaining the double home and away round-robin format from last year. The Dallas Pulse join the MLV this year, replacing the inactive Vegas Thrill. Each team will face every other team four times, with two matches at home and two on the road throughout the campaign.
The Rise will navigate a steady mix of home and away matches throughout the 17-week calendar, never playing more than two straight in either setting. Key dates include the team's first-ever meeting with the Pulse on Feb. 8 on the road, a Valentine's Day home matchup against the Vibe on Feb. 14, and Friday road contests in Omaha against the Supernovas on March 20 and Apr. 10 after the Rise host the inaugural 2024 champions on Feb. 1 and March 7.
Grand Rapids will finish the regular season with four of its final six matches at Van Andel Arena, hosting the Indy Ignite, Columbus, Atlanta, and Orlando before concluding the schedule on Thursday, Apr. 30, with a road match against the San Diego Mojo. The other 13 Rise away contests will all take place either on a Friday or Sunday.
Major League Volleyball will hold a four-team postseason championship at the end of the regular season, with the top four teams in the standings competing. The event will consist of two semifinal matches and one championship match. Dates and times are to be determined.
2026 Home Schedule Highlights:
Seven weekend matches (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) out of 14 home matches;
Home opener against regional rival Columbus (Jan. 14);
Home finale against defending MLV champion Orlando (Apr. 25);
Four Wednesday matches and three Thursday matches;
Five matches in April, including a pair of consecutive home matches (Apr. 12 and 17, Apr. 22 and 25);
Back-to-back matches on March 7-8, with a home contest against Omaha before traveling to Indy the next day;
Four of the final six matches at home;
DP Fox Sports & Entertainment franchises (Rise and the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins) will play four home contests in four days at Van Andel Arena from Feb. 12-15 and Feb. 25-28.
Fans can purchase full-season, half-season, or group ticket packages by calling (616) 575-6500 or. Single-match tickets will be available to the public on Nov. 17 through grrise.com.
RISE 2026 SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN
Season Opener: Fri., Jan. 9 at Orlando Valkyries
Home Opener: Wed., Jan. 14 vs. Columbus Fury
Home Finale: Sat., Apr. 25 vs. Orlando Valkyries
Season Finale: Thu., Apr. 30 at San Diego Mojo
By Day (Home)
Wednesday - 4, Saturday - 3, Thursday - 3, Friday - 2, Sunday - 2
By Day (Road)
Sunday - 7, Friday - 6, Thursday - 1
By Month (Home)
January - 2, February - 4, March - 3, April - 5
By Month (Road)
January - 3, February - 3, March - 4, April - 4
Longest Homestand
2 matches, five times: Jan. 29-Feb. 1, Feb. 12-14, March 25-Apr. 3, Apr. 12-17, Apr. 22-25
Longest Road Trip
2 matches, four times: Jan. 9-11, Feb. 6-8, March 8-13, Apr. 5-10
GRAND RAPIDS RISE 2026 SCHEDULE
Fri., Jan. 9 at Orlando
Sun., Jan. 11 at Atlanta
Wed., Jan. 14 COLUMBUS 7 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 23 at San Diego
Thu., Jan. 29 ORLANDO 7 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 1 OMAHA 3 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 6 at Indy
Sun., Feb. 8 at Dallas
Thu., Feb. 12 SAN DIEGO 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 14 ATLANTA 7 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 22 at Dallas
Thu., Feb. 26 SAN DIEGO 7 p.m.
Sun., March 1 at Orlando
Sat., March 7 OMAHA 7 p.m.
Sun., March 8 at Indy
Fri., March 13 at Atlanta
Wed., March 18 DALLAS 7 p.m.
Fri., March 20 at Omaha
Wed., March 25 INDY 7 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 3 DALLAS 7 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 5 at Columbus
Fri., Apr. 10 at Omaha
Sun., Apr. 12 COLUMBUS 3 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 17 INDY 7 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 19 at Columbus
Wed., Apr. 22 ATLANTA 7 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 25 ORLANDO 7 p.m.
Thu., Apr. 30 at San Diego
All Times Eastern
Dates and Opponents Subject to Change
Away Match Times and Broadcast Information TBD
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- San Diego Mojo Announces 2026 Regular Season Schedule - San Diego Mojo
- Atlanta Vibe Unveils 2026 Season Schedule - Atlanta Vibe
- Rise Announce 2026 Major League Volleyball Schedule - Grand Rapids Rise
- Fury Announce 2026 Schedule - Columbus Fury
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