LOVB has reimagined professional volleyball through a community-up model that unites youth, collegiate, and professional athletes within one connected ecosystem. In Houston, that includes the nationally ranked Houston Skyline junior club, with more than 1,300 athletes across the city. This integrated approach drives participation, develops elite talent, and builds lifelong fandom by linking local communities directly to the professional stage.
“Cal and Hannah McNair deeply care about the Houston community, and their passion for growing Houston sports makes them an ideal partner,” said Rosie Spaulding, President for LOVB Pro. “Their proven track record of championing athletes from youth to pro and building community impact is exactly what will power this next stage of LOVB Houston’s success, so we’re thrilled to welcome them to LOVB.”
Today’s announcement comes as LOVB Houston unveils its 2026 season calendar, kicking off at the Berry Center on January 8, 2026. With an expanded schedule that features 10 home matches, LOVB Houston is introducing the Berry Center alongside the Fort Bend County Epicenter as its home venues for 2026. Featuring two-time Olympic Medalist and 2025 LOVB Pro Opposite Hitter of the Year Jordan Thompson, two-time Olympic Medalist Micha Hancock, and NCAA Champion and Tournament MVP Jess Mruzik, LOVB Houston is now back in the practice gym as they get ready for their home opener. Tickets are now on sale at www.lovbhtx.com.
LOVB’s commitment to building something lasting is reflected not just in the roster, but in LOVB’s team ownership model, which unites team and league equity to align incentives for long-term growth. With more than 46 million volleyball fans in the U.S., LOVB continues to expand access to the sport while shaping the future of professional volleyball nationwide, and together with LSSE as partners, drive fandom across Houston.
Founded in 2020, LOVB’s mission is to reimagine the future of volleyball. With a unique community-up approach, LOVB is one holistic ecosystem – from club to pro. The largest community of youth clubs in the country, LOVB launched the first serve of its pro league in January 2025, featuring some of the very best players in the world including American silver medalists and players from the last Olympics. For more information on LOVB as it embarks on its second season, its clubs, and its professional teams in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Nebraska, Salt Lake, and soon to be Los Angeles, please visit www.lovb.com or on social channels like Instagram.
About Lone Star Sports & Entertainment
Lone Star Sports & Entertainment is Houston’s premier sports and entertainment promoter and a sister company to the NFL’s Houston Texans. Since its founding in 2003, LSSE has produced some of the country’s biggest events from annual college football events such as the Kinder’s Texas Bowl and Texas Kickoff to major concerts and festivals to major international soccer matches. This includes a U.S.-record eight editions of the Concacaf Gold Cup, including the 2025 Final, Copa America Centenario in 2016, the 2010 MLS All-Star Game, the 2006 FC Barcelona U.S. tour, the International Champions Cup, United States and Mexican National Team friendlies, the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour featuring Real Madrid vs. Manchester United, numerous major European and Mexican club team friendlies, the Copa de Lone Star and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024. For more information on our experience and expertise in event production, event management and consulting, visit https://www.lsse.net/ .
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