LOVB Los Angeles Selects Intuit Dome as Home for Inaugural Professional Volleyball Season

The announcement marks an important milestone for the new Los Angeles team, which is preparing to begin competition in December 2026 as part of League One Volleyball. The franchise is one of four expansion teams joining the league for its third professional season and will bring a new professional volleyball option to one of the country's strongest volleyball markets.

Intuit Dome Becomes the Team's Home

The selection of Intuit Dome gives LOVB Los Angeles a modern venue in Inglewood, a community that has become an important destination for major sports and entertainment events in the Los Angeles area.

Intuit Dome opened in 2024 and is home to the Los Angeles Clippers. The facility was designed as a modern sports and entertainment venue with an emphasis on the spectator experience. For LOVB Los Angeles, playing at the arena provides an established setting for professional competition while placing the team within a major Southern California sports market.

The venue announcement also gives fans a clearer picture of what the inaugural season will look like. Rather than introducing the team without a permanent home, the franchise will enter its first campaign with a recognizable arena and a defined location for supporters to attend matches.

Building on Southern California's Volleyball Community

The arrival of LOVB Los Angeles is particularly notable because volleyball already has a strong following throughout Southern California.

The region has extensive youth, high school, college and club volleyball programs, producing athletes who compete at national and international levels. Southern California is also home to a large beach volleyball community, giving the sport a broad local presence.

LOVB's professional model is designed to connect different levels of the sport. League One Volleyball operates a network that includes youth and club programs while also maintaining a professional league. The organization has positioned its professional competition as an opportunity to provide elite players with another platform in the United States.

For Los Angeles-area volleyball supporters, the new franchise creates an additional opportunity to watch professional athletes compete locally rather than traveling to other markets.

Experienced Leadership for the New Franchise

LOVB Los Angeles has also begun assembling an experienced group of athletes and coaches ahead of its debut.

One of the most prominent appointments is José Roberto "Zé Roberto" Guimarães, who was named head coach of the Los Angeles team. Guimarães is widely known for his extensive international coaching career, particularly his work with Brazil's national volleyball programs.

His appointment provides the new franchise with an experienced coach as it prepares to establish its playing style and competitive identity.

The league has also continued expanding its pool of professional athletes. Its 2026-27 incoming class includes players from the United States and other countries, including athletes with Olympic and collegiate backgrounds. The international makeup of the league is expected to contribute to the level of competition during the upcoming season.

Events Ahead of the Inaugural Season

LOVB Los Angeles is planning several activities before competitive matches begin.

The franchise is scheduled to hold its official brand launch at Intuit Dome on September 25. The event is expected to introduce the team's identity, including its branding and overall vision for professional volleyball in Los Angeles.

A Select-a-Seat event for founding depositors is scheduled for September 26, giving early supporters an opportunity to visit the arena and choose seating ahead of the season.

The team also plans to hold a Fan Fest on September 26. The community-focused event is intended to give local residents and volleyball fans an opportunity to learn more about the franchise and interact with the sport through activities and entertainment.

These events will give LOVB Los Angeles an opportunity to build familiarity with the team before its first official matches.

Why the Announcement Matters

Choosing Intuit Dome as the home of LOVB Los Angeles represents an important step in establishing professional women's volleyball in the Los Angeles market.

The decision also comes at an interesting time for Southern California sports. Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Olympic Games, which will bring significant international attention to the region. Volleyball will be among the sports featured at the Games, potentially providing additional visibility for the sport throughout Southern California.

Although LOVB operates independently of the Olympic competition, the timing provides a broader environment in which volleyball can continue developing its audience in the region.

For fans, the most immediate takeaway is that professional women's volleyball now has a confirmed home in Inglewood. The franchise is moving closer to its December debut, with its venue, coaching leadership and preseason community events taking shape.

As LOVB Los Angeles continues preparing for its first season, the team will have the opportunity to establish a lasting presence in Southern California's competitive and enthusiastic volleyball community. The selection of Intuit Dome is a significant early milestone and sets the stage for the franchise's transition from an expansion project into a professional team competing in front of local fans.