ORLANDO, Fla. – Major League Volleyball announced a significant increase in national viewership for its second annual All-Star Match, signaling continued momentum in the league’s growth.
The 2026 AdventHealth MLV All-Star Match, which aired nationally on CBS on March 28, averaged 562,000 viewers and earned a 0.4 rating, a 36% increase from last year. The match peaked at 672,000 viewers, up 227,000 from the inaugural All-Star Match in 2025.
Held at Addition Financial Arena, Team Meske defeated Team Launiere in a three-set match, 24-25, 25-19, 25-22.
The telecast also debuted enhanced in-game statistics and graphics in partnership with Bolt6.
“In Orlando, fans got a firsthand look at the speed, power and intensity that define this level of play,” MLV Commissioner Jaime Weston said. “The All-Star Match made one thing clear: This is the major leagues. We’re seeing a direct connection between the elite talent on the court and the growing demand from a national audience. From our broadcast partners to the energy inside a packed arena, the momentum behind this sport is undeniable and building in real time.”
As the 2026 season enters its final stretch, teams continue to compete for one of four postseason spots and a share of the $1 million championship prize. The Match for a Million will take place May 7-9 at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.