By Annie Walker
3 18 2024
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Pro Volleyball Federation, quickly approaching the midway point of its first season, has already announced an increase in player compensation for its second season in 2025.
“With our inaugural season currently underway, we have witnessed incredible talent, skill and performances by top talent from the USA and around the world,” stated Atlanta Vibe owner Colleen Craig, a member of the League’s Board of Directors. “The players are what this is all about. Each team owner from across the League believes strongly in Pro Volleyball Federation, and increasing player compensation to reflect that commitment makes perfect sense. Our players, fans and supporters should know we are more dedicated than ever.”
Pro Volleyball Federation will take the court with 10 teams next year, as Dallas, Indianapolis and Kansas City will be playing their first season, joining the 7 teams playing in the 2024 inaugural season. This means the opportunity for 42+ additional volleyball athletes to play and be paid as professionals.
The League will boast a pay scale of various levels next year, with several top players on each team making six-figure salaries. The very top players will earn up to a $175,000 base salary in the league’s second season of competition. Every player in the league will also be provided benefits valued at approximately $10,000 per year. Overall, total compensation in Pro Volleyball Federation will exceed $1.3 million per team. For the 14 players who make the final rosters for each squad, each will earn $60,000 or above for the 2025 campaign.
Players in Pro Volleyball Federation can already add to their income with players’ bonuses and that will continue in the future. This season, the team that wins the championship will split a $1,000,000 prize pool – a first in women’s professional volleyball. Players will earn additional financial bonuses for qualifying for the four-team postseason championship. Major individual award winners are compensated with bonuses as well – from between $3,000 and $15,000 – with the chance for anyone to earn multiple bonuses.
Pro Volleyball Federation players have also been able to supplement their earnings with individual sponsorship agreements and appearance fees, which some have already taken advantage of in 2024.
“We have been receiving calls from around the world from women who want to be a part of what we have built. We have not just talked about building a pro league, we are delivering on our promise,” noted Pro Volleyball Federation CEO Jen Spicher. “When I tell them about the successes we have had and the compensation model we will use in 2025, it makes them that much more interested in wanting to join our teams.”
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is REAL PRO VOLLEYBALL and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. Pro Volleyball Federation began play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players and elite players from around the world. Our focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of play, treatment of players, quality of event presentations, and day-to-day fan experience is world class and the very best offered in North America. For more information or to become a sponsor, visit ProVolleyball.com.
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