The Indy Ignite are coming off an incredible inaugural season in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), now known as Major League Volleyball (MLV)! The Ignite made a tremendous impact on the league, capturing the hearts of fans and establishing themselves as a powerhouse in professional volleyball. Though the season ended with a runner-up finish to the Orlando Valkyries, the team's performance was nothing short of remarkable, marking a thrilling new chapter in Indiana's sports landscape.

The 2025 Ignite celebrate after earning a point (Indy Ignite)

2025 Playoff Journey

After finishing 13-15 in the regular season – good enough to earn the final playoff bid as the No. 4 seed – the Ignite faced a tough challenge in the semifinal round against top-seeded Omaha, who went 21-7 in the regular season. The Ignite had dropped three of four matches (0-3, 0-3, 2-3, 3-0) against the Supernovas during the regular season, but they pulled off a stunning five-set upset, proving they had the talent and resilience to overcome the odds and secure a spot in the championship match.

In the final, the Ignite took on the third-seeded Orlando Valkyries. In four regular-season matches, the Ignite split with the Valkyries (3-1, 1-3, 3-2, 1-3), setting up a championship tiebreaker with $1 million on the line. Unfortunately, the Ignite fell in four sets, but their runner-up finish marked a historic moment for the team and the league. 

Key Players and Returners

Throughout their inaugural season, the Ignite were powered by a blend of experienced players and promising rookies. Sydney Hilley, who was named PVF Setter of the Year, played a pivotal role in guiding the team’s offense, setting up her teammates for success and finishing the season with a league-record 1,277 assists. The 2026 Ignite will be without Hilley, however, as she signed with Omaha, who she helped lead to a PVF championship in 2024.

Seven players from the 2025 squad return including Azhani Tealer, who stepped up with consistent performances and led the team in scoring throughout the season and in the championship match, along with Leketor Member-Menah, Ainise Havili, Lydia Martyn, Purdue grad Blake Mohler, and Louisville stars Anna DeBeer and Elena Scott. Tealer and Member-Menah were named to the 2025 All-Star team for the All-Star Match held at Fishers Event Center in February.

2026 Schedule

The 2026 MLV season begins in January and ends with the championship match in mid-May.

As for the Ignite, who play their home games at the Fishers Event Center, there are 14 home matches on their schedule:

Jan. 24 vs. Omaha
Jan. 29 vs. Atlanta
Jan. 31 vs. Dallas
Feb. 6 vs. Grand Rapids
Feb. 13 vs. Orlando
Feb. 15 vs. San Diego
March 1 vs. Omaha
March 8 vs. Grand Rapids
March 12 vs. Orlando
March 19 vs. Columbus
April 12 vs. Atlanta
April 19 vs. Dallas
May 1 vs. Columbus
May 3 vs. San Diego

Tickets

Don’t miss out on the action at Fishers Event Center! Ignite single game tickets, season tickets, group tickets, (parties of 10 or more), and premium & suites are all available for purchase.