Major League Volleyball Announces Minneapolis-St. Paul Expansion with Minnesota Forge
Major League Volleyball is coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul with the new Minnesota Forge team, which will begin its inaugural season in January at Grand Casino Arena. Assistant coach CC McGraw discusses what fans can expect and shares her weekly media…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 15, 2026 —
Major League Volleyball (MLV) is set to expand its presence with the addition of a new team in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The team, named the Minnesota Forge, is scheduled to commence its inaugural season in January.
Games for the Minnesota Forge will be hosted at the Grand Casino Arena, marking the first time professional volleyball of this league will be based in the Twin Cities region.
CC McGraw, serving as assistant coach for the Minnesota Forge, has provided insights into what the fan base can anticipate as the team prepares for its debut. While specific details regarding the full season schedule, opponents, or exact start date in January were not provided in the summary, the team’s entry into the league signifies a new chapter for professional volleyball in Minnesota.
Beyond team expectations, Assistant Coach McGraw also shared her weekly media recommendations. Further details on these recommendations were not included in the provided summary.
The establishment of the Minnesota Forge is a development for MLV, aiming to bring professional volleyball to a new market. The Grand Casino Arena will serve as the home venue for the team’s competitive engagements.
The league’s expansion into Minneapolis-St. Paul underscores a growing interest and potential market for professional volleyball in the region. Fans can look forward to the start of the inaugural season in January, with more information expected to be released regarding team rosters, game schedules, and ticket availability.
Story summarized from the original created by Tracy Robb on kstp.com, see more information here.
