The first match of the Pro Volleyball Federation at the CHI Center in Omaha attracted 11,624 fans, which subsequently broke the record in the process. The number of spectators gathered for the debut match between the Atlanta Vibe and the Omaha Supernovas has etched a novel record regarding the women’s professional volleyball match in the States.
The Pro Volleyball Federation's debut match drew 11,624 fans in Omaha last night — the largest crowd in U.S. pro volleyball history 🏐pic.twitter.com/DTkjEzCLpB
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 25, 2024
Jen Spicher, CEO of the Pro Volleyball Federation according to Provolleyball, shared, “What a fantastic turnout by volleyball fans for our first match. Every past, current and future volleyball player throughout the country should be proud to see this support for a sport we all love so much.”
The last time such a huge number of spectators aligned for a women’s professional volleyball match was in 2016. The fans at the Olympic qualifier were 10,213; the match was held between the US national team and the Dominican Republic.
The Supernovas were defeated by the Atlanta Vibe in a five-game set with a concluding score of 24-26, 23-25, 25-17, 25-19, 13-15.
What a night.
Now this is a perfect time for you to buy tickets to our home opener ➡️ https://t.co/ZC3PjhkOyH#AtlantaVibe | #ItsAVibe pic.twitter.com/5EqTOuJkGR
— AtlantaVibeVB (@AtlantaVibeVB) January 25, 2024
It’s time to celebrate 🎉 💦#AtlantaVibe | #SeasonOpener pic.twitter.com/0wjE4jIheE
— AtlantaVibeVB (@AtlantaVibeVB) January 25, 2024
Omaha Supernovas co-owner Danny White also expressed, “This historic moment is all about the players and our amazing fans who are making this dream a reality. It’s an honor to host the inaugural match and allow Nebraskans to set the bar high.”
The @AtlantaVibeVB get it done on the road and win their season opener.#RallyWithUs #RealProVolleyball#ProVolleyball pic.twitter.com/ryl9NWnqNT
— Pro Volleyball Federation (@RealProVB) January 25, 2024
Match point! @AtlantaVibe takes the victory in a thrilling 5-set season opener.#RallyWithUs #RealProVolleyball#ProVolleyball pic.twitter.com/tLbFdZ3WUX
— Pro Volleyball Federation (@RealProVB) January 25, 2024
Chris Erickson, co-owner of the Omaha Supernovas, further added, “It is an honor to provide these athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents at the world-class level, here in Nebraska and throughout the United States. Tonight’s attendance of our League’s inaugural match proves that the time for professional volleyball in America is now.”
Atlanta Vibe owner Colleen Craig also expressed, “Playing in the first match in Pro Volleyball Federation history is a testament to the work both of our organizations have done to build a platform that allows our top-level athletes to shine. The volleyball community really showed out here for this monumental moment in volleyball history and we feel so grateful to be a part of it.”
