Join the Global Celebration
In 2025, we mark a historic milestone—130 years since the invention of volleyball. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) invites you to celebrate the legacy, impact, and future of the sport. Through partnerships, events, and storytelling, we will unite federations, fans, athletes, coaches, and leaders worldwide to preserve and promote volleyball history.
In 2025, we mark a historic milestone—130 years since the invention of volleyball. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) invites you to celebrate the legacy, impact, and future of the sport. Through partnerships, events, and storytelling, we will unite federations, fans, athletes, coaches, and leaders worldwide to preserve and promote volleyball history.
Goals
As we celebrate VB130, our goal is to:
Activities
A Year-Long Celebration
In honor of volleyball's 130th anniversary, the IVHF has planned a series of special events throughout the year. These events will highlight historic moments, celebrate Hall of Fame traditions, and engage the global volleyball community. From competitions to exhibitions, each event will contribute to preserving and sharing the sport’s incredible legacy.
Morgan Classic: VB130 Celebration
Held annually, the Morgan Classic pays tribute to the sport’s origins in Holyoke, MA & Springfield, MA. In 2025, this event will incorporate:
2025 Induction Ceremony: A Historic Year
The 2025 Induction Ceremony will be an unforgettable event, honoring the legends of volleyball while commemorating 130 years of the sport. Highlights include:
Our 20-Year Mission to Capture Volleyball History
VB130 is just the beginning. Over the next two decades, the IVHF is committed to:
As we celebrate VB130, our goal is to:
- Recognize volleyball’s rich history and global influence.
- Unite federations, confederations, and supporters in a shared mission.
- Collect, catalog, and curate the history of volleyball for future generations.
- Raise funds to sustain a 20-year effort to document the sport's evolution.
Activities
A Year-Long Celebration
In honor of volleyball's 130th anniversary, the IVHF has planned a series of special events throughout the year. These events will highlight historic moments, celebrate Hall of Fame traditions, and engage the global volleyball community. From competitions to exhibitions, each event will contribute to preserving and sharing the sport’s incredible legacy.
Morgan Classic: VB130 Celebration
Held annually, the Morgan Classic pays tribute to the sport’s origins in Holyoke, MA & Springfield, MA. In 2025, this event will incorporate:
- High-level collegiate competition
- Coaching & athlete clinics
- Historic banners celebrating volleyball’s legacy
- VB130-themed merchandise and awareness campaigns
2025 Induction Ceremony: A Historic Year
The 2025 Induction Ceremony will be an unforgettable event, honoring the legends of volleyball while commemorating 130 years of the sport. Highlights include:
- Special recognition of volleyball pioneers
- Legends game and live watch parties
- Exclusive exhibits on volleyball’s evolution
Our 20-Year Mission to Capture Volleyball History
VB130 is just the beginning. Over the next two decades, the IVHF is committed to:
- Building a digital content system to house historic footage and stories
- Launching a new website by the end of 2025
- Creating at least one new digital exhibit annually
- Establishing a global archive of volleyball's greatest moments
Collecting, Cataloguing, and Curating the History of Volleyball
As part of our goal for the 130th Anniversary Celebration, we are working with global partners to capture and preserve the history of the sport. Explore some of these remarkable moments and worthwhile experiences from our collection and from around the world:
As part of our goal for the 130th Anniversary Celebration, we are working with global partners to capture and preserve the history of the sport. Explore some of these remarkable moments and worthwhile experiences from our collection and from around the world:
How to Get Involved
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Support VB130
Your contributions will help us fund our mission to preserve volleyball history. Funds raised for the VB130 Celebration will support our work collecting, cataloguing, and curating the history of Volleyball including:
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Follow & Engage Stay connected with VB130 updates and exclusive content
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Join the Celebration! We invite federations, organizations, and sponsors to be a part of this historic, global milestone. Partners will:
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