Major League Volleyball is stocking up, announcing plans to adopt a new salary cap mechanism designed to help MLV teams retain elite players.
The Marquee Player Exception allows a club to make up to two big-name signings — a Seasoned Marquee Player and a Rookie Marquee Player — using funds outside the salary cap, subject to a luxury tax.
“This exception gives every team the same opportunity to make strategic investments in designated players while maintaining the competitive balance and salary-cap structure that are foundational to our league and differentiate us in professional volleyball,” explained Commissioner Jaime Weston.
MLV has faced competition amid its recent expansion push, as fellow leagues like LOVB strive to recruit top talent in a crowded pro volleyball sector.
The Marquee Player Exception will take effect for rookies entering via the 2026 MLV Draft and veterans eligible for free agency in 2028.
