The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s and Women's national league 2026/27 season kick off dates has been announced by the federation.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAfter about a four-month hiatus occasioned by the late end to the season and national team duty, the new season is scheduled to serve off on 14-15 November.The kick off date was settled at, following a National League technical committee meeting attended by KVF executive members, team managers and club representatives.The 2025/26 season will see a total of 16 teams featuring in the men's category with the Women's category expected to have 10 teams.The rise and rise of 6ft 8in Nairobi City Thunder power forward Bramwel MuchinaHowever, three more women's teams have expressed their interest in joining the league and while the request came a bit late, KVF is expected to hold a meeting soon to deliberate on their fate, especially for sponsorship purposes.KVF are expected to release the fixtures after a decision on the three teams is made. Nonetheless, the fixtures will see teams alternating fixtures every weekend.In a bid to arrest the possibility of players turning out for two different teams in the league, KVF has introduced licensing approved cards to be used in the upcoming season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10052245##With the serve off date set, the current registration/transfer window is expected to end on Sunday, 8 November with the mid season window expected to be opened in mid February 2027.Last season, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) clinched the men's league title after defeating Chema Volleyball Club in straight sets (3-0) in the final series.In the Women's category, Kenyan giants Kenya Pipeline (KPC) cruised past their arch-rivals Kenya Prisons with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-19) win to continue with their dominance in the league.The Oilers have gone further to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, raiding KCB Volleyball Club to secure the signatures of Malkia Strikers libero Josephine Kataa, Faith Sang’kok, Pauline Chemutai and Sharon Serem.EXCLUSIVE: Invincible league-winning Gor Mahia coach eyes Harambee Starlets job
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