Women’s Pro Volleyball League Launched in Lucknow, First National Franchise-Based Women’s League

The official unveiling of the WPVL took place at The Centrum, Lucknow, under the theme “Rising Queen of the Court.” The launch event was attended by senior government dignitaries, sports administrators, and business leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Sports Minister Shri Girish Chandra Yadav, Transport Minister Shri Dayashankar Singh, and UP State Commission for Women Chairperson Dr. Babita Singh Chauhan.

The inaugural edition of the Women’s Pro Volleyball League is scheduled to be held from November 1 to November 11, 2026, at the Ekana Indoor Stadium in Lucknow. The 11-day tournament will feature six city-based franchises with a combined playing roster of 84 elite professional athletes, with each team consisting of 14 players.

Despite volleyball having a global following of over 800 million players and fans, women athletes in India have historically lacked a sustained professional platform to pursue the sport as a full-time career. The WPVL has been designed to address this gap by establishing a commercially viable framework focused on private investment, long-term athlete development, and grassroots growth.

Speaking at the launch, WPVL Founder Mr. Bukhrat Ahmad highlighted the vision behind the league and stated that talent requires structured opportunity, visibility, and professional support to succeed. He said the objective is to build an ecosystem where women athletes can compete professionally and inspire future generations.

The league is expected to announce details regarding franchise identities, player auction procedures, and broadcast partnerships in the coming weeks.

The Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL) is a national franchise-based professional volleyball league promoted by Power Spike International Private Limited. Established with the vision of elevating women’s volleyball in India, WPVL is committed to creating a sustainable sporting ecosystem through professional competition, athlete development, commercial partnerships, and fan engagement.

The inaugural season of WPVL will take place from November 1 to November 11, 2026, at Ekana Indoor Stadium, Lucknow, marking a significant step towards building a professional platform for women volleyball players in India.