Mikasa Extends Partnership as Official Ball of LOVB Pro League Through 2029

League One Volleyball (LOVB) Pro and Mikasa, one of the world's most trusted names in volleyball, today announced a three-year extension, with Mikasa continuing as the “Official Ball of the LOVB Pro League.” The announcement comes alongside the release of the LOVB Pro League's upcoming season schedule. Mikasa will remain the League's exclusive match ball, continuing a partnership that began with the League's inaugural season.

At the center of the partnership is the custom LOVB-branded Mikasa V200W, featuring LOVB’s signature colors and branding, which will be used in every LOVB Pro League match. Trusted at the highest levels of international volleyball, including FIVB competitions, the V200W connects LOVB Pro League athletes to the same elite-performance ball used on the world stage. For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to own a custom LOVB-branded version of the official match ball, available online at LOVB.com and DICK’S Sporting Goods, as well as select DICK’S Sporting Goods retail locations in LOVB Pro League markets. The custom ball will make its on-court debut at LOVB First Serve on Dec. 16 in San Antonio, coinciding with the 2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Convention and NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship taking place in the city that same week.

“Our partnership with the LOVB Pro League has been incredibly rewarding since the league’s inception two years ago,” said Harry Iizuka, CEO of Mikasa USA. “We’re excited to continue growing together and championing its athletes over the next three years.”

“From our first LOVB Pro League match, Mikasa has been a partner that believes in what LOVB is building. Mikasa is the standard of excellence in volleyball, and our athletes deserve nothing less,” said Michelle McGoldrick, Chief Business Officer of LOVB Pro. “With our own custom LOVB-branded Mikasa ball, fans can now own the same ball our pros play with. That’s what it looks like to bring the highest level of volleyball home to the U.S., and we’re proud to keep building it with Mikasa for years to come.”

Mikasa is the official ball of the FIVB and all five of its regional federations. The V200W is engineered for elite play:

• 18-panel aerodynamic design for a truer, more stable flight path and less unpredictable floating on serves.
• Double-dimpled microfiber surface that steadies the ball in flight and gives a softer touch for digging and setting.
• Anti-sweat Nano Balloon Silica technology that keeps the composite leather surface from getting slippery during long, high-intensity rallies.

The renewed partnership extends beyond the court, bringing the ball to life across LOVB Pro League broadcasts, digital and social content, merchandise, and fan experiences. The goal is a consistent connection between the ball, the athletes, and the LOVB Pro League brand. Together, LOVB and Mikasa will continue to advance women’s professional volleyball in the U.S.

Mikasa supports volleyball at every level, from youth and high school associations to club programs, NCAA teams, and top professional leagues and tournaments. With volleyball among the fastest-growing team sports in the U.S., the partnership between Mikasa and LOVB on this first-of-its-kind ball is a natural fit because of LOVB’s ecosystem, which brings elite talent to compete at home and gives young players a visible path forward in life, connected through the sport of volleyball. 

Fans can see the custom LOVB-branded Mikasa ball in action at LOVB First Serve on Dec. 16, as LOVB Austin takes on LOVB Nebraska at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Visit LOVB.com for more information and details on tickets and how to watch.