The Los Angeles Thunder will make their Major League Volleyball (MLV) debut in 2027, bringing professional women’s volleyball to Southern California. The team’s inaugural season begins on January 7 against the Minnesota Forge at Honda Center in Anaheim. The 2027 Los Angeles Thunder schedule features 26 regular-season matches, including 13 home fixtures and 13 away games.
The Thunder will play home matches at two major Southern California venues: Honda Center in Anaheim and Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The schedule also includes a special appearance at the John Cook Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 28.
This page provides the complete Los Angeles Thunder 2027 schedule, including opponents, dates, venues, game times, and TV information. Match times are displayed in Eastern Time (ET). Fixtures without a confirmed start time or broadcast network are marked TBA.
Los Angeles Thunder 2027 Schedule Overview
The 2027 season is an important milestone for the franchise as it enters its first year of MLV competition. The regular season runs from January through April, with the Thunder facing teams from across the league’s Eastern and Western Conferences.
- First game: January 7, 2027, vs. Minnesota Forge
- Home opener: January 7, 2027, at Honda Center
- Last regular-season game: April 22, 2027, at Vegas Thrill
- Total regular-season games: 26
- Home games: 13
- Away games: 13
- Primary home venues: Honda Center and Crypto.com Arena
- Special event: February 28 at John Cook Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska
The league’s 2027 format includes 12 teams divided into Eastern and Western Conferences. Each team plays 26 regular-season matches, with 13 at home and 13 on the road.
Complete Los Angeles Thunder 2027 Schedule
The following table lists all 26 regular-season fixtures in chronological order. Dates and times are presented in Eastern Time. Game times and TV networks that have not been confirmed are listed as TBA.
Los Angeles Thunder Home Schedule 2027
The Los Angeles Thunder will share its home schedule between Honda Center in Anaheim and Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. This two-venue arrangement gives volleyball fans in both Orange County and the Los Angeles area opportunities to watch the team during its inaugural season.
The home schedule includes matchups against Minnesota, Dallas, Vegas, DC, Indy, Omaha, Grand Rapids, Columbus, NorCal, Orlando, and Atlanta.
Important: The February 28 match against Omaha is part of the John Cook Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although it appears in the team’s announced home schedule, it is not being played at Honda Center or Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Thunder Away Schedule 2027
The Thunder’s road schedule includes trips to San Jose, Duluth, Orlando, Omaha, Columbus, Saint Paul, Frisco, Washington, Grand Rapids, Fishers, and Henderson.
2027 Los Angeles Thunder Schedule by Month
The 2027 Los Angeles Thunder schedule is spread across four months. January features the team’s first six matches, while February and March each have seven fixtures. The regular-season schedule concludes with six April matches.
January 2027
Los Angeles opens its inaugural campaign on January 7 against Minnesota at Honda Center. The team then travels to San Jose before returning to Anaheim for games against Dallas and Vegas. The month ends with two road matches against Atlanta and Orlando.
February 2027
February includes seven matches, with home games against Dallas, DC Flight, and Indy Ignite. The February 17 matchup against DC Flight at Crypto.com Arena is a major milestone because it is scheduled to be the first professional indoor volleyball match played at that venue. The Thunder also faces Omaha, Columbus, and Minnesota on the road, followed by the John Cook Invitational matchup against Omaha on February 28.
March 2027
The Thunder plays seven matches in March. Home opponents include Grand Rapids, Columbus, NorCal, and Orlando. Road fixtures include Dallas, DC Flight, and Grand Rapids. The schedule features another meeting with NorCal Rumble, one of the team’s regional rivals.
April 2027
The final month of the regular season features six matches. Los Angeles visits NorCal, Minnesota, Indy, and Vegas while hosting Vegas and Atlanta. The April 22 road match against Vegas is currently listed for 9:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles Thunder Game Times and TV Schedule
The official MLV schedule release states that match times and broadcast details will be announced later. For that reason, most fixtures in the 2027 Los Angeles Thunder schedule currently show TBA for both start time and TV network.
Three start times in the supplied schedule are listed in Eastern Time:
- January 29 at Orlando Valkyries — 7:00 PM ET
- March 10 at Dallas Pulse — 7:00 PM ET
- April 22 at Vegas Thrill — 9:30 PM ET
Broadcast networks and streaming platforms have not been confirmed for these fixtures. Check the official Los Angeles Thunder and MLV schedule pages for updates before match day.
Los Angeles Thunder Home Venues
The team will use two established sports and entertainment venues during its inaugural season.
Honda Center
Honda Center in Anaheim will host a number of Los Angeles Thunder home matches during 2027. The venue is also the location of the team’s first-ever MLV match, against Minnesota Forge on January 7.
Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles is another home venue for the Thunder. The February 17 match against DC Flight is scheduled to make history as the first professional indoor volleyball match played at the arena. Additional Thunder home fixtures at the venue include games against Columbus, NorCal, and Vegas.
John Cook Arena
The February 28 matchup against Omaha Supernovas will take place at John Cook Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, as part of the John Cook Invitational presented by JUNKLESS. This is a special event away from the Thunder’s two regular Southern California venues.
Los Angeles Thunder Tickets for 2027
Fans interested in attending the inaugural season can follow the team’s official ticket updates. The October 30 schedule announcement said season-ticket deposits were available to give supporters priority access to inaugural season memberships and future single-match ticket opportunities.
Details about individual match tickets, partial-season packages, and venue-specific experiences were still to be announced in the team’s release. Check the official team website for the latest ticket availability and purchasing information.
About the Los Angeles Thunder
The Los Angeles Thunder are one of the new teams joining Major League Volleyball for the 2027 season. The franchise will represent the greater Southern California region and bring professional women’s volleyball to fans in Anaheim and Los Angeles.
Alisha Childress was announced as the team’s first head of competition and head coach. The franchise is led by majority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and co-owner and managing partner Ben Priest, with Lindsay Amstutz serving as team president.
The team’s inaugural schedule is part of MLV’s expansion to 12 teams for 2027.
Major League Volleyball 2027 Format
The 2027 MLV season will feature 12 teams divided into two conferences.
Eastern Conference
- Atlanta Vibe
- Columbus Fury
- DC Flight
- Grand Rapids Rise
- Indy Ignite
- Orlando Valkyries
Western Conference
- Dallas Pulse
- Los Angeles Thunder
- Minnesota Forge
- NorCal Rumble
- Omaha Supernovas
- Vegas Thrill
Each team will play 26 regular-season matches, including 13 home games and 13 away games. The schedule gives every team at least two meetings with each of the other 11 league opponents, with additional matchups against conference rivals.
FAQs
When does the Los Angeles Thunder 2027 season start?
The Los Angeles Thunder begin their inaugural MLV season on January 7, 2027, against the Minnesota Forge at Honda Center in Anaheim.
Where do the Los Angeles Thunder play their home games?
The Thunder will split their home schedule between Honda Center in Anaheim and Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Their February 28 matchup against Omaha is scheduled for John Cook Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, as part of the John Cook Invitational.
How many games are on the Los Angeles Thunder 2027 schedule?
The 2027 regular-season schedule includes 26 matches: 13 home fixtures and 13 away games.
Who do the Los Angeles Thunder play in their first game?
The Thunder’s first opponent is the Minnesota Forge. The teams are scheduled to meet on January 7, 2027, at Honda Center.
When do the Los Angeles Thunder play at Crypto.com Arena?
The Thunder’s first scheduled match at Crypto.com Arena is February 17, 2027, against DC Flight. Other listed home fixtures at the venue include Columbus on March 8, NorCal on March 14, and Vegas on April 5.
What time do Los Angeles Thunder games start?
Most start times have not yet been announced. The schedule currently lists January 29 at Orlando at 7:00 PM ET, March 10 at Dallas at 7:00 PM ET, and April 22 at Vegas at 9:30 PM ET. Check official schedule updates for any changes.
What TV channel broadcasts Los Angeles Thunder games?
TV and streaming information for the 2027 season has not been fully announced. The broadcast column will be updated when MLV confirms its coverage details.
Who is the Los Angeles Thunder head coach?
Alisha Childress was announced as the Los Angeles Thunder’s first head of competition and head coach.
Final Thoughts
The 2027 Los Angeles Thunder schedule marks the beginning of a new chapter for professional women’s volleyball in Southern California. With 26 regular-season matches, regional rivalries, and home fixtures at both Honda Center and Crypto.com Arena, the inaugural campaign offers fans several opportunities to follow the team.
