Sellout Crowd of 16,838 Packs CHI Health Center for ‘Luck of the Novas’ Match Against Indy Ignite
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas continued to raise the global standard for professional volleyball and women’s sports Saturday night, drawing a sellout crowd of 16,838 at the CHI Health Center to set a new U.S. attendance record for an indoor women’s professional volleyball match against the Indy Ignite.
The mark surpassed the previous record of 13,486 set Jan. 10, 2025, when Omaha opened the season celebrating its inaugural Major League Volleyball (MLV) Championship.
The new milestone further solidifies Omaha and the Supernovas’ place at the forefront of professional volleyball, continuing a trend that has seen the franchise consistently set new attendance benchmarks for the sport at the professional level.
Since unveiling itself as the Omaha Supernovas on July 20, 2023, the franchise has achieved unprecedented success in professional volleyball both in the United States and internationally. The Supernovas have led the world in professional volleyball attendance for the past two years and have drawn more than 382,000 fans to the CHI Health Center in fewer than three full seasons.
The Supernovas now own the top 19 largest crowds in U.S. professional volleyball history with Saturday marking the 20th time in 36 home matches the franchise has drawn at least 10,000 fans.
“This moment reflects what happens when a community embraces a true major-league vision for professional volleyball,” said Danny White, Owner and Founder of the Omaha Supernovas. “Omaha and NovasNation continue to show the world that this sport belongs on the biggest stages, and Major League Volleyball is helping deliver that vision. Monumental nights like this, when we impact the world stage, motivate our ownership to keep investing in this mission, because this isn’t the pinnacle. It’sjust the beginning of what professional volleyball can become.”
“What we’re seeing in Omaha is exactly what Major League Volleyball was built to achieve,” said Jaime Weston, Commissioner of Major League Volleyball. “The Supernovas and Novas Nation have created a true major league environment for our sport. It shows the demand for professional volleyball in the United States and reinforces Major League Volleyball as the platform leading the sport’s next era.”
“When you’ve spent as many years around volleyball as I have, nights like this carry special meaning,” noted John Cook, Co-Owner and General Manager of the Omaha Supernovas. “I had the privilege of orchestrating the Nebraska stadium match that brought 92,003 people together, and moments like that show what this sport is capable of. Seeing that same passion now surrounding professional volleyball in Omaha speaks to how much the game continues to grow. It’s a big reason I wanted to be part of this franchise’s vision, and it underscores how critical the Supernovas and NovasNation are to the future of professional volleyball.”
The Supernovas’ reach now stretches across the country, with ticket buyers from more than 40 states and Season Ticket Members representing 16 states and over 200 U.S. ZIP codes. Across Nebraska, the Supernovas continue to solidify their place as the state’s professional volleyball team, drawing fans from 180 communities statewide while remaining the only U.S. professional volleyball team with local and statewide television coverage of every home match. The franchise is also the only professional volleyball franchise anywhere in the world to operate a dedicated regional radio network reaching six states: Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Coloradoand South Dakota.
About the Omaha Supernovas
The Omaha Supernovas are the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, competing in Major League Volleyball (MLV). Over the past two seasons, the Supernovas have been No. 1 in the world in professional volleyball attendance, drawing unmatched crowds to the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha. As the driving force in professional volleyball, the Supernovas are redefining success in women’s sports through elite performance, commercial innovation, strategic brand building, and an unwavering commitment to NovasNation and the broader community across Omaha, Nebraska, and beyond.
About Major League Volleyball
Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.