ORLANDO, Fla. – With just six matches remaining in the 2026 regular season, the Orlando Valkyries are within striking distance of one of the final two spots in the 2026 MLV Championship as they look to defend their 2025 title. One of Orlando’s biggest tests of the season comes up this week, during their three-match homestand, starting this Thursday, April 16 vs. Omaha Supernovas. Orlando will then face the San Diego Mojo on Sunday, April 19 and the Indy Ignite on Thursday, April 23, as all three matches have major playoff implications.
Current MLV Standings
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Team
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Record
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Indy Ignite*
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18-4
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Dallas Pulse*
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17-6
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San Diego Mojo
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11-11
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Omaha Supernovas
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11-13
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Orlando Valkyries
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10-12
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Atlanta Vibe
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9-13
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Grand Rapids Rise
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9-14
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Columbus Fury
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5-17
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*clinched a playoff spot
Omaha, San Diego and Indy all sit ahead of Orlando, with Indy as the only team of the three that have officially punched their ticket to the playoffs. With Omaha and San Diego only ahead of Orlando by one game, the standings can shift in an instant.
Match Details vs. Omaha Supernovas
Matchup: Orlando Valkyries (10-12) vs. Omaha Supernovas (11-13)
When: Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Addition Financial Arena
Theme: Faith & Family Night
Watch: ROKU Sports Channel
Season Series: (Orlando leads 2-1) Last of four meetings this season, second of two at Addition Financial Arena
All-Time Series: Omaha leads 7-4 (February 15, 2026, last matchup, ORL won 3-0 at Omaha)
Starting the season to an impressive 7-3 record and among the league’s best, the Supernovas have struggled as of late, falling to a 11-13 record, while losing their last three matches. Because of the recent struggles, the Supernovas parted ways with head coach Luka Slabe and named Thomas Robson as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season. Led by Brooke Nuneviller and Emily Londot, who are both top ten points in the league, the Supernovas sport one of the best pin hitter duos in MLV.
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Match Details vs. San Diego Mojo
Matchup: Orlando Valkyries (10-12) vs. San Diego Mojo (11-11)
When: Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. ET
Where: Addition Financial Arena
Theme: Val’s Birthday
Watch: CBS Sports Network
Season Series: (Orlando leads 2-1) Last of four meetings this season, second of two at Addition Financial Arena
All-Time Series: ORL leads 6-5 (April 11, 2026, last matchup 2-3 at San Diego)
After starting the season 1-6, the Mojo have turned around their season completely to an 11-11 record, going 4-1 in their last five matches and currently sitting in third place. San Diego sports one of the toughest defenses to play against, as they rank second in opponent efficiency (.216) and lead the league in digs per set (17.53).
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Match Details vs. Indy Ignite
Matchup: Orlando Valkyries (10-12) vs. Indy Ignite (18-4)
When: Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Addition Financial Arena
Theme: Military & First Responders Night
Watch: ROKU Sports Channel
Season Series: (0-3) Last of four meetings this season, second of two at Addition Financial Arena
All-Time Series: INDY leads 5-3 (March 12, 2026, last matchup, Indy won 3-0 at home)
Since the first match of the season, no team has played more lights out than the Indy Ignite, going 18-4 and ranking top three in the league in the following categories: No. 3 in points, No. 2 in hitting efficiency, No.1 in opponent efficiency, No. 2 in service aces, No. 1 in kills per set and No.2 in assists per set.