LOS ANGELES THUNDER ANNOUNCES CRYPTO.COM ARENA AS VENUE FOR INAUGURAL 2027 MLV SEASON

Team Will Bring Professional Indoor Volleyball to Crypto.com Arena for the First Time

LOS ANGELES - October 28, 2026, - The Los Angeles Thunder, one of Major League Volleyball's (MLV) newest franchises, has announced a venue partnership with Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles for its inaugural 2027 season.

The partnership marks a historic milestone for the sport, with Crypto.com Arena set to host professional indoor volleyball for the first time. Home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Los Angeles Sparks, the iconic venue has hosted generations of unforgettable sporting moments, championship celebrations, and performances by some of the world's greatest athletes. The LA Thunder's arrival adds a new chapter to the arena's storied legacy, bringing professional indoor volleyball to one of the world's most iconic sports venues and marking a defining moment in the sport's continued growth.

"Crypto.com Arena has been the home of the biggest moments in sports and entertainment in Southern California," said Lindsay Amstutz, team president, Los Angeles Thunder. Our partnership with a world-class professional sports venue like Crypto.com Arena, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, is about growing the game and establishing the LA Thunder as a team this entire region can call its own."

A Historic First for Crypto.com Arena

Crypto.com Arena has hosted some of the biggest moments in professional sports and entertainment. The arrival of the LA Thunder marks a new milestone as the venue welcomes professional indoor volleyball to its main floor for the first time, bringing MLV's elite competition to one of Southern California's most recognizable sports destinations.

"Crypto.com Arena is proud to welcome the Los Angeles Thunder and their fans as professional volleyball continues to grow across Southern California and beyond," said Katie Pandolfo, general manager of Crypto.com Arena. "We look forward to bringing this exciting sport to one of the world's premier sports and entertainment venues and creating memorable experiences for fans, both longtime volleyball supporters and those discovering the game for the first time."

Ticket and On-Sale Information

Fans can begin securing priority access to the LA Thunder's inaugural 2027 season through season ticket deposits, available starting today.

• Season Ticket Deposits: Fans can place a deposit online to receive priority access to inaugural season ticket packages and single-match ticket opportunities at losangelesthunder.com.
• Ticket Packages and Single-Match Sales: Additional details on full-season packages, partial-season plans, venue-specific fan experiences, and single-match ticket availability will be announced soon. Sign-up to become an LA Thunder Insider.

About Los Angeles Thunder
Announced in May 2026, MLV Los Angeles is led by majority owner and founder Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and co-owner and managing partner Ben Priest. The organization is focused on building a lasting platform for the future of women's professional sports, bringing together elite competition, advanced technology, media innovation and world-class infrastructure in a way that can redefine the future of professional volleyball. For more information, visit losangelesthunder.com and follow the team on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube.

About Major League Volleyball
Major League Volleyball (MLV) is the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, designed to provide the sport and its athletes with the major league platform they deserve. Founded on a player-first philosophy, MLV combines elite competition, significant investment in athlete development, experienced professional sports ownership, and a commitment to the long-term growth of volleyball across the country. As the league enters its fourth season in 2027, MLV has expanded to 12 teams from coast-to-coast in some of the top media markets in the nation. It will continue to create top-level, lasting opportunities and memories for players, coaches and local communities while leading the way in solidifying the future of professional volleyball in North America. For more information, visit MLVB.com and follow the league on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube.

About Crypto.com Arena

Crypto.com Arena is a renowned sports and entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Owned and operated by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), Crypto.com Arena opened on Oct. 17, 1999 and has garnered an unrivaled reputation for excellence, having established itself as one of the busiest and most successful venues in the world. Crypto.com Arena is the home of three professional sports franchises - the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL's LA Kings and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. The arena stands as the premier destination for global culture, music and athletic excellence and hosts 200+ events annually including high-profile sporting events, sought after concert tours, family shows, conventions and award shows, including the prestigious GRAMMY Awards. For more, go to cryptoarena.com.