The Los Angeles Thunder announced its inaugural 2027 Major League Volleyball (MLV) schedule, launching a new chapter for professional women’s sports in Southern California with home matches at both Honda Center in Anaheim and Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles.

The inaugural season opens at Honda Center on Thursday, January 7, against the Minnesota Forge, welcoming fans for a historic first serve and the beginning of a new professional volleyball tradition. On Wednesday, February 17, history will be made with the first-ever volleyball match played at Crypto.com Arena as the Thunder take on the DC Flight.

“Announcing our inaugural schedule makes this moment real for our athletes, our organization, and the fans who will help shape this franchise from the beginning,” said Alisha Childress, Head of Competition and Head Coach of the Los Angeles Thunder. “Southern California has such a deep connection to volleyball. We can’t wait to step onto the court, compete at the highest level, and build a home-court atmosphere that reflects the passion of this community.”

The road schedule will see the Thunder participating in the John Cook Invitational presented by JUNKLESS, including a match against the Omaha Supernovas at John Cook Arena on February 28. The Thunder will face their Golden State rivals, the NorCal Rumble, in their home opener before facing them again two more times later in the season.

“We are about to write the next great Los Angeles sports story, with an amazing roster of athletes, passionate fans, and two iconic venues,” said Lindsay Amstutz, President of the Los Angeles Thunder. “We are focused on making elite women’s volleyball accessible to communities across Southern California. From our founding members to new fans of the sport, we look forward to creating new traditions and energy that will define the Thunder.”

Fans can now place ticket deposits to secure first-priority access to inaugural season memberships before they become available to the general public. Each deposit will be fully applied toward the cost of the corresponding season membership, giving fans an opportunity to become Founding Members and establish their place in Thunder history.

The Thunder is led by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, majority owner and founder of the Los Angeles Times and a minority stakeholder in the Los Angeles Lakers, alongside Ben Priest, governor and managing partner. Priest helped architect Major League Volleyball and previously served as the governing owner of the Omaha Supernovas.

Together, the ownership group is building a franchise rooted in Southern California’s volleyball culture, with a commitment to elite competition, community connection, and the continued growth of women’s professional sports.

2027 LOS ANGELES THUNDER HOME SCHEDULE

January

  • Thursday, January 7 vs. Minnesota Forge — Honda Center

  • Friday, January 15 vs. Dallas — Honda Center

  • Thursday, January 21 vs. Vegas — Honda Center

February

  • Wednesday, February 3 vs. Dallas — Honda Center

  • Wednesday, February 17 vs. DC — Crypto.com Arena

  • Tuesday, February 23 vs. Indy — Honda Center

  • Sunday, February 28 vs. Omaha — Lincoln, Nebraska – John Cook Invitational presented by JUNKLESS

March

  • Thursday, March 4 vs. Grand Rapids — Honda Center

  • Monday, March 8 vs. Columbus — Crypto.com Arena

  • Sunday, March 14 vs. NorCal — Crypto.com Arena

  • Wednesday, March 24 vs. Orlando — Honda Center

April

  • Monday, April 5 vs. Vegas — Crypto.com Arena

  • Thursday, April 8 vs. Atlanta — Honda Center

TICKET AND ON-SALE INFORMATION

Fans can begin securing priority access to the LA Thunder’s inaugural 2027 season through season ticket deposits, available starting today.

  • Season Ticket Deposits: Fans can place a deposit online to receive priority access to inaugural season ticket packages and single-match ticket opportunities HERE.

  • Ticket Packages and Single-Match Sales: Additional details on full-season packages, partial-season plans, venue-specific fan experiences, and single-match ticket availability will be announced soon. Become an Insider HERE.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES THUNDER

Announced in May 2026, MLV Los Angeles is led by majority owner and founder Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and Co-Owner and Managing Partner Ben Priest. The organization is focused on building a lasting platform for the future of women’s professional sports, bringing together elite competition, advanced technology, media innovation, and world-class infrastructure in a way that can redefine the future of professional volleyball. For more information, visit losangelesthunder.com and follow the team on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube.

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, designed to provide the sport and its athletes with the major league platform they deserve. Founded on a player-first philosophy, MLV combines elite competition, significant investment in athlete development, experienced professional sports ownership and a commitment to the long-term growth of volleyball across the country. As the league enters its fourth season in 2027, MLV has expanded to 12 teams from coast-to-coast in some of the top media markets in the nation. It will continue to create top-level, lasting opportunities and memories for players, coaches and local communities while leading the way in solidifying the future of professional volleyball in North America. For more information, visit MLVB.com and follow the league on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube.

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